The provided bar graph illustrates the expenditure on international tourism in billions of dollars by individuals from seven distinct countries during the years 2011 and 2012.
Overall, there was a notable increase in tourism spending among various countries, with significant variations in amounts spent.
In 2011, China emerged as the leading nation in terms of international tourism expenditure, with approximately 73 billion dollars allocated. This figure saw a dramatic rise to around 100 billion dollars in 2012, marking an increase of 27 billion dollars. Germany followed closely with a spending of about 84 billion dollars in 2011, which slightly decreased to about 83 billion dollars the following year. The United States demonstrated a modest growth, with expenditures rising from roughly 79 billion dollars in 2011 to nearly 83 billion dollars in 2012. Conversely, the United Kingdom experienced a marginal increase from approximately 51 billion dollars to 52 billion dollars over the same period.
Examining the other countries, the Russian Federation reported a rise in tourism spending from roughly 43 billion dollars in 2011 to nearly 50 billion dollars in 2012. France, on the other hand, saw a slight decline, spending around 38 billion dollars in 2011 and approximately 37 billion dollars in 2012. Lastly, Canada’s international tourism expenditure remained static, consistently recorded at around 24 billion dollars for both years. This highlights a mix of stability and change in tourism spending patterns across these nations.