The bar chart compares changing trends in the number of books read by men and women at a local library from 2010 to 2014. Overall, it is noticeable that the total number of books read by women was higher than that of men throughout the period.
The number of books read by men in 2010 was 3,000, which was the lowest figure of all years. The total number of books read by men steadily increased from 2010 to 2014. Between 2012 and 2013, the figure experienced a significant rise from 3,500 to 4,500. In 2014, the number of books read by men reached 5,000, which was equal to the starting figure for women in 2010.
Similarly, in 2010, the number started at 5,000, which was the lowest figure for women. From 2010 to 2012, there was sharp growth in the number of books read by women. This figure peaked in 2012 at 9,000 books. However, the number gradually declined between 2012 and 2014.
