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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Responses
In 2015, a majority of the world’s manufacturing took place in Asia and the U.S.
In 2015, a majority of the world’s manufacturing took place in Asia and the U.S.
India has the fastest growing manufacturing sector in the world.
India has the fastest growing manufacturing sector in the world.
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.
1 answer
The most accurate conclusion based on the data in the table is:
In 2015, a majority of the world’s manufacturing took place in Asia and the U.S.
This conclusion is supported by the fact that the combined manufacturing percentages of China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States account for a significant portion of global manufacturing.
