Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 119

You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic:

The image provides information about the level of income inequality by country, according to the Gini Index.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

The world map illustrates global income inequality patterns using the Gini index, where 0 represents perfect equality and 100 indicates total inequality, based on World Bank data as of September 2024.

Southern Africa demonstrates the highest levels of income inequality, with several countries falling into the “extreme inequality” category (>60 on the Gini index). Latin American nations predominantly exhibit “high inequality” (50-60), forming a distinct regional pattern of significant economic disparity.

North America and parts of Asia display “moderate inequality” (40-50), while Europe generally maintains “low inequality” (30-40) levels. Russia and several Central Asian countries show moderate inequality patterns, creating a transitional zone between European and Asian inequality levels.

Most Nordic and Central European countries maintain the lowest inequality measurements globally, indicating more equitable income distribution. The data reveals substantial regional variations in economic equality, with a clear north-south divide in income distribution patterns. Several regions, particularly in central Africa and the Middle East, lack available data for assessment.