2. Key Features of a Multi-Line Graph
A Multi-Line Graph should have the same
key points to it as a Bar Graph:
• A Title
• Both axis ruled
• Clearly labelled unit of measurement on
both axis
• Equal spacing on both axis
• Numbers increasing at regular intervals
3. Key Features of a Multi-Line Graph
A Multi-Line Graph should have the same
key points to it as a Bar Graph:
• The only main difference is that the
horizontal labels should be on the point
instead of in between the points
• And it needs a key
4. Creating a Multi-Line Graph
The North and South Islands Population Growth
4
1
3
2
0
POPULATION(Millions)
1866 1876 1886 1896 1906 1916 1926 1936 1946 197619661956 2006
YEARS
1986 1996
12 lines down your page
14cm across your page
NORTH SOUTH
5. Compare North Island vs South Island
• Now you have completed your graph I
want you to write 1 sentence describing
what your graph is showing.
• e.g. The above Multi-line graph is showing
us that . . .
6. Create your own Multi-Line Graph
• Use the following figures to create your own
line graph.
• Remember the Key Features of a Multi-
Line Graph.
• Complete graph and then put your hand up
so I can check your graph.
7. How many People in the World?
1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000
YEARS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POPULATION(Billions)
You will need 14 lines down your page – every 2 lines
is equal to 1 Billion people
You will need 12cm across your page – every 2 cm is
equal to 25 years
8. How many People in the World?
1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000
YEARS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POPULATION(Billions)
Year Asia
1850 600
1875 700
1900 900
1925 1,100
1950 1,300
1975 2,300
2000 3,600
9. How many People in the World?
1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000
YEARS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POPULATION(Billions)
Year Africa
1850 100
1875 100
1900 130
1925 200
1950 220
1975 320
2000 900
10. How many People in the World?
1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000
YEARS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POPULATION(Billions)
Year Europe
1850 200
1875 300
1900 400
1925 500
1950 600
1975 800
2000 850
11. How many People in the World?
1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000
YEARS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POPULATION(Billions)
Year America
1850 160
1875 175
1900 195
1925 250
1950 380
1975 580
2000 805
12. How many People in the World?
1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000
YEARS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POPULATION(Billions)
Year Total
1850 1,000
1875 1,300
1900 1,600
1925 2,000
1950 2,500
1975 4,000
2000 6,000
13. How many People in the World?
1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000
YEARS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POPULATION(Billions)
ASIA
AFRICA
EUROPE
AMERICA
TOTAL
14. World Population Growth
• Now you have completed your graph I
want you to write 2-3 sentences describing
what your graph is showing.
• e.g. The above multi-line graph is showing
us . . .
