IELTS Task 1 Pie Chart Samples: 6 Band 7-9 Answers

[Introduction] The pie chart illustrates the breakdown of average monthly household spending in the UK in 2023.

[Overview] Overall, housing was by far the dominant expense, accounting for over a third of total expenditure. Food and transport together represented the second and third largest shares, while savings and clothing were comparatively minor.

[Detail 1] Housing comprised the largest proportion at 35% of monthly income. Food and transport accounted for similar shares of 15% and 14% respectively, together making up nearly a third of spending. Utilities represented a further 10%.

[Detail 2] The remaining categories each accounted for less than 10%. Entertainment made up 8%, while savings and clothing represented 7% and 6% respectively. Miscellaneous expenses constituted the smallest segment at just 5% of total household expenditure.

[Introduction] The two pie charts compare the energy mix of Country X in 2000 and 2020.

[Overview] Overall, there was a dramatic shift away from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy sources over the twenty-year period. While oil remained the single largest source, its share fell considerably, and renewables saw the most striking growth.

[Detail 1] In 2000, fossil fuels collectively dominated, with oil, coal, and gas accounting for 90% of the energy mix. Oil alone comprised 42%, while coal contributed 30% and gas 18%. Nuclear and renewables were marginal at 7% and 3% respectively.

[Detail 2] By 2020, the landscape had transformed significantly. Oil dropped to 28% and coal halved to 15%. In contrast, renewables surged from 3% to 22%, becoming the second largest source. Gas increased moderately to 25%, while nuclear grew to 10%. Fossil fuels' combined share fell from 90% to 68%.

[Introduction] The pie chart shows the modes of transport used by workers in a European city to commute in 2023.

[Overview] Overall, private cars were the most popular mode of transport, used by nearly half of all commuters. Public transport was the second most common method, while active travel modes accounted for a quarter of commutes.

[Detail 1] Cars represented the largest share at 45% of all commutes, making them nearly twice as popular as public transport at 25%. Together, these two motorised options accounted for 70% of all journeys.

[Detail 2] Active travel modes made up 25% combined: cycling at 15% and walking at 10%. Other methods, including motorcycles and car-sharing, comprised a relatively small proportion of just 5%.

[Introduction] The two pie charts compare water usage across three sectors in a developing country and a developed country.

[Overview] Overall, the water usage patterns differed dramatically between the two countries. Agriculture consumed the overwhelming majority of water in the developing nation, while industry was the primary consumer in the developed country.

[Detail 1] In the developing country, agriculture accounted for a staggering 82% of total water consumption, with industry and domestic use sharing the remaining 18% in roughly equal proportions of 10% and 8% respectively.

[Detail 2] The developed country presented a markedly different picture. Industry was the dominant consumer at 59%, while agriculture's share fell to just 30%. Domestic usage was comparable between the two nations at 11% in the developed country compared to 8% in the developing one.

[Introduction] The pie charts compare the distribution of global population across five continental regions in 1970 and 2020.

[Overview] Overall, Asia maintained its position as the most populous continent in both years, while Africa and Europe showed inverse trends, with Africa's share growing and Europe's declining by similar magnitudes.

[Detail 1] Asia's share increased marginally from 57% to 60%, consolidating its dominance. The Americas experienced a slight decline from 14% to 12%, while Oceania remained the least populous region at approximately 1-2% throughout.

[Detail 2] The most notable changes occurred in Europe and Africa, which effectively swapped positions. Europe's share fell from 17% to 10%, while Africa's grew from 10% to 17%, reflecting the continent's rapid population growth and Europe's ageing demographics. These two shifts were the most significant changes over the fifty-year period.

[Introduction] The pie chart illustrates how UK adults distributed their online time across six activities in 2023.

[Overview] Overall, leisure activities dominated internet usage, with social media and video streaming together accounting for over half of all online time. Practical activities like shopping and news occupied considerably smaller shares.

[Detail 1] Social media claimed the largest share at 32%, making it the single most time-consuming online activity. Video streaming was the second most popular at 22%, while email and messaging represented 18%. These three communication and entertainment activities collectively accounted for 72% of online time.

[Detail 2] Shopping comprised 12% of internet usage, while news reading and gaming occupied the smallest proportions at 9% and 7% respectively. Together, these three activities made up just over a quarter of total online time.