the graph below shows the contribution of three sectors-agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services-to the UK economy in the twentieth century.

The bar depicts how much the contribution of three selected sectors – Agriculture, Manufacturing and Business and Financial services – to the UK economy in the 20th century.

Overall, there was a gradual increase in Business and Financial, by contrast, the percentage of Manufacturing gradually declined. Furthermore, Agriculture raised slightly in 1950, however, it suddenly dived in both 1975 and 2000.

In 1900, the biggest percentage went on Agriculture, at 50%, whereas for Manufacturing, the contribution was slightly different from that of Agriculture, 45%. Business and Financial dipped markedly, 10% which was the smallest one.
Agriculture contributed the most in 1950, more than 50%. It was not much more different from the previous one, only 40% for Manufacturing. Business and Financial slightly rose, 10%.

35% was the contribution of Manufacturing in 1975. Business and Financial came in second place, at 20%. While Agriculture decreased significantly to 10%.

Business and Financial grew considerably to more than 30% in 2000. There was a decline on Manufacturing to around 15% and Agriculture contributed the fewest in this year, under 10%.