The data shows the differences between developing and industrialised countries’ participation in education and science.
In terms of the number of years of schooling received, we see that the length of time people spend at school in industrialised countries was much greater at 8.5 years in 1980, compared to 2.5 years in developing countries. The gap was increased further in 1990 when the figures rose to 10.5 years and 3.5 years respectively.
We can see a similar pattern in the second graph, which shows that the number of people working as scientists and technicians in industrialised countries increased from 43 to 70 per 1,000 people between 1980 and 1990, while the number in developing countries went from 11 to 17.
Finally the figures for spending on research and development show that industrialised countries more than doubled their spending, from $160bn to $350bn, whereas developing countries actually decreased theirs, from $50bn down to $20bn.
Overall we can see that not only are there very large differences between the two economies but that these gaps are widening. (175 words)
Notes
This task naturally lends itself to five paragraphs. (Namely: Introduction, the three graphs and a brief conclusion).
Note the expression ‘we can see a similar pattern in the second graph’. This is useful to avoid repetition.