The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries and the global average in 2000 and 2015.

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, it is apparent that the male smoker population has declined in the global trend and

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countries. In 2000, Amenia had the highest male smoker rate at around 65%, followed closely by Bangladesh at approximately 63%,

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Australia recorded the lowest at 28%. By 2015, smoking

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in Armenia, but still remained relatively high.

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, Cuba accounted for a high rate in both years, with around 52-53%. The global average trend of male smokers experienced a decline, from just over 40% in 2000 to around 30% in 2015. Meanwhile, Bangladesh indicated the most significant reduction at 38%. A similar pattern can be seen in Mexico and Australia, where the figure experienced a decline

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10% in 2015.

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, Egypt and Lebanon were exceptions

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both countries experienced a slight increase from 30% in 2000 to 40% in 2015.