pre_text: 3. Operating segments continued Note 1. Non-current assets excludes trade and other receivables, assets recognised from costs to obtain a contract, defined benefit pension plan surplus and deferred tax asset. Europe, Middle East and Africa includes United Kingdom non-current assets of $6.9 million (2018 $2.0 million). Americas includes United States non-current assets of $182.4 million (2018 $171.1 million).
table: 2019 2018
table: $ million $ million
table: Non-current assets1
table: Americas 196.9 184.6
table: Asia Pacific 7.4 4.4
table: Europe, Middle East and Africa 11.5 5.1
table: 215.8 194.1
question: Analyse this data from a financial earnings document. What was the percentage change in non-current assets in Asia Pacific?