pre_text: bhge 2017 form 10-k | 29 the rig counts are summarized in the table below as averages for each of the periods indicated. .
post_text: 2017 compared to 2016 overall the rig count was 2030 in 2017 , an increase of 27% ( 27 % ) as compared to 2016 due primarily to north american activity . the rig count in north america increased 69% ( 69 % ) in 2017 compared to 2016 . internationally , the rig count decreased 1% ( 1 % ) in 2017 as compared to the same period last year . within north america , the increase was primarily driven by the land rig count , which was up 72% ( 72 % ) , partially offset by a decrease in the offshore rig count of 16% ( 16 % ) . internationally , the rig count decrease was driven primarily by decreases in latin america of 7% ( 7 % ) , the europe region and africa region , which were down by 4% ( 4 % ) and 2% ( 2 % ) , respectively , partially offset by the asia-pacific region , which was up 8% ( 8 % ) . 2016 compared to 2015 overall the rig count was 1598 in 2016 , a decrease of 32% ( 32 % ) as compared to 2015 due primarily to north american activity . the rig count in north america decreased 46% ( 46 % ) in 2016 compared to 2015 . internationally , the rig count decreased 18% ( 18 % ) in 2016 compared to 2015 . within north america , the decrease was primarily driven by a 44% ( 44 % ) decline in oil-directed rigs . the natural gas- directed rig count in north america declined 50% ( 50 % ) in 2016 as natural gas well productivity improved . internationally , the rig count decrease was driven primarily by decreases in latin america , which was down 38% ( 38 % ) , the africa region , which was down 20% ( 20 % ) , and the europe region and asia-pacific region , which were down 18% ( 18 % ) and 15% ( 15 % ) , respectively . key performance indicators ( millions ) product services and backlog of product services our consolidated and combined statement of income ( loss ) displays sales and costs of sales in accordance with sec regulations under which "goods" is required to include all sales of tangible products and "services" must include all other sales , including other service activities . for the amounts shown below , we distinguish between "equipment" and "product services" , where product services refer to sales under product services agreements , including sales of both goods ( such as spare parts and equipment upgrades ) and related services ( such as monitoring , maintenance and repairs ) , which is an important part of its operations . we refer to "product services" simply as "services" within the business environment section of management's discussion and analysis . backlog is defined as unfilled customer orders for products and services believed to be firm . for product services , an amount is included for the expected life of the contract. .
table: 2017 2016 2015
table: North America 1,082 642 1,178
table: International 948 956 1,168
table: Worldwide 2,030 1,598 2,346
question: Analyse this data from a financial earnings document. what portion of the rig counts is related to north america in 2017?