The chart illustrates internet usage among a country’s population given by age group in 2010 and 2017.
The line chart compares the proportion of internet users across different age groups in a particular country in 2010 and 2017.
Overall, internet usage was highest among younger adults, particularly those aged 16–34, in both years, while the lowest proportions were consistently recorded in the 65–74 age group. Although all age categories saw increases over the period, the growth was most pronounced among older users.
In 2010, the 16–24 group had the highest rate, at about 95%, followed closely by 25–34-year-olds at around 90%. Usage declined steadily with age, falling to approximately 80% among 35–44-year-olds, 70% for those aged 45–54, and around 40% for the 55–64 group. The smallest share was among people aged 65–74, at roughly 10%.
By 2017, internet penetration had risen in every age group. The youngest group reached nearly full coverage at 98%, while the 25–34, 35–44, and 45–54 categories increased to about 95%, 90%, and 85% respectively. The most dramatic rise occurred among the oldest group, whose usage tripled to around 30%.
Sentence-by-Sentence Breakdown
1. Introduction
The line chart compares the proportion of internet users across different age groups in a particular country in 2010 and 2017.
- Short and clear — includes what (proportion of internet users), where (a particular country), who (different age groups), and when (2010 and 2017).
- Avoids overcomplicated phrases like “proffered” or “readily palpable,” which can sound forced in IELTS writing.
2. Overview
Overall, internet usage was highest among younger adults, particularly those aged 16–34, in both years, while the lowest proportions were consistently recorded in the 65–74 age group. Although all age categories saw increases over the period, the growth was most pronounced among older users.
- Follows IELTS rule: overview = key trends + comparisons, no numbers.
- Covers both static (which group highest/lowest) and dynamic (trend over time) features.
- “Most pronounced” shows vocabulary variety and precision.
3. First detailed paragraph (2010)
In 2010, the 16–24 group had the highest rate, at about 95%, followed closely by 25–34-year-olds at around 90%. Usage declined steadily with age, falling to approximately 80% among 35–44-year-olds, 70% for those aged 45–54, and around 40% for the 55–64 group. The smallest share was among people aged 65–74, at roughly 10%.
- Logical order: youngest to oldest.
- Accurate comparative language: “followed closely,” “declined steadily.”
- Approximate figures: uses “about,” “around,” “approximately” — avoids false precision.
4. Second detailed paragraph (2017)
By 2017, internet penetration had risen in every age group. The youngest group reached nearly full coverage at 98%, while the 25–34, 35–44, and 45–54 categories increased to about 95%, 90%, and 85% respectively. The most dramatic rise occurred among the oldest group, whose usage tripled to around 30%.
- Dynamic language: “had risen,” “reached,” “increased to,” “tripled.”
- Highlights the biggest change (oldest group) to show analytical skill.
- Keeps sentences compact — avoids long, awkward structures.