Leading Manufacturing Nations, 2015
Country Percentage of Global Manufacturing
China 20
United States 18
Japan 10
Germany 7
South Korea 4
India 3
France 3
Italy 3
United Kingdom 2
Taiwan 2
Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 2015
What conclusion can you draw on the basis of the data in the table?
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In 2015, the total amount of manufacturing in the world was the highest it has ever been.
In 2015, the total amount of manufacturing in the world was the highest it has ever been.
Europe is rapidly losing its place as a global center of manufacturing.
Europe is rapidly losing its place as a global center of manufacturing.
India has the fastest growing manufacturing sector in the world.
India has the fastest growing manufacturing sector in the world.
In 2015, a majority of the world’s manufacturing took place in Asia and the U.S.
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Based on the data in the table, the most accurate conclusion is:
In 2015, a majority of the world’s manufacturing took place in Asia and the U.S.
This conclusion is supported by the data, as China (20%) and the United States (18%) together account for a significant portion of global manufacturing, totaling 38%.
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