The bar chart illustrates the follower counts of five well-known Instagram influencers – Cristiano Ronaldo, The Rock, Ariana Grande, Kylie Jenner, and Selena Gomez – in two specific years: 2018 and 2021. The figures are measured in millions.
Overall, it is clear that all five influencers witnessed a significant surge in their follower counts over the three-year period. Cristiano Ronaldo emerged as the most popular figure by 2021, while Selena Gomez, who was the leader in 2018, saw the most modest growth compared to the others.
In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo had approximately 110 million followers. However, his popularity skyrocketed by 2021, peaking at over 300 million, which marked a nearly threefold increase. Similarly, The Rock experienced a dramatic rise; his following grew from just under 100 million in 2018 to roughly 250 million in 2021, overtaking several other celebrities in the process.
Regarding the remaining influencers, Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner followed a similar pattern, with both reaching the 250 million mark by 2021. Ariana started at around 115 million, while Kylie saw a more substantial jump from approximately 95 million. In contrast, Selena Gomez, who registered the highest count in 2018 at about 125 million, experienced the slowest rate of growth, finishing 2021 with just under 250 million followers.