The bar chart compares the popularity of five well-known Instagram influencers in 2018 and 2021, measured in millions of followers.
Overall, all the influencers experienced a significant increase in followers over the three-year period. Cristiano Ronaldo was the most popular account in both years, while the others had broadly similar follower numbers by 2021.
In 2018, follower figures were relatively modest. Selena Gomez had the highest number at around 120 million, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Ariana Grande at approximately 110 million each. Kylie Jenner attracted about 100 million followers, while The Rock was the least popular, with roughly 90 million.
By 2021, follower numbers had risen dramatically for all accounts. Cristiano Ronaldo saw the largest growth, reaching just over 300 million followers. The Rock, Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner each had around 250 million followers, showing similar levels of popularity. Selena Gomez’s following also increased substantially to about 240 million, although she was slightly behind the other three influencers in that year.
