Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 31

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

The image provides information about the share of youth labor force who are unemployed in a selection of South Asian countries, by year.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

The line graph depicts youth unemployment trends (ages 15-24) across five South Asian nations from 2003 to 2023, alongside global and regional benchmarks.

Sri Lanka consistently demonstrates the highest youth unemployment rates, peaking at approximately 25.3% by 2023, significantly exceeding both the world unemployment rate of 13.8% and the low/middle income youth unemployment rate of 14.1%. Nepal exhibits substantial fluctuations, concluding at 20.4% in 2023.

India and Bangladesh show contrasting patterns over the two-decade period. India’s rate remained relatively stable between 15-20%, ending at 15.7% in 2023, while Bangladesh experienced a gradual increase from approximately 5% in 2003 to 15.2% in 2023. Pakistan maintains the lowest rates among the five nations, though showing a steady upward trend from 3% to 9.7% over the period.

The data indicates a concerning upward trajectory in youth unemployment across all five South Asian nations, with most countries exceeding global averages by 2023, suggesting a persistent and growing challenge in youth employment within the region.