The bar chart compares governmental expenditures on roads and transport in four countries in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005 in terms of percentage.
Overall, it can be observed that Portugal emerged as a frontrunner in the allocation of budgetary resources for most of the time, while the UK allocated the least amount of money in all years. In addition, three countries experienced fluctuations, while only Portugal showcased a tendency towards a decrease over the period.
Regarding the largest contributors, in Italy the budget dedicated to roads and transportation was highest in 2000, making up about 24%. By contrast, the peak reached by Portugal can be observed in 1990, standing at 26%. In addition, both Italy and Portugal experienced their lowest spending levels in 2005, as in the former state the figure accounted for slightly under 20%, while in the latter it comprised one-fifth.
In a comparable fashion, the UK allocations were at their peak in 2000, at about 12%. In 2005, the British government attributed the least of its money to these spendings, comprising under one tenth; in contrast, the United States’ expenses were highest, equal to 15%.