The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households with no car, one car, and two cars in a European country between 1971 and 2001.
Overall, the percentage of households without a car consistently declined over the years, while the percentage of families owning one or two cars progressively increased. Notably, the most noticeable rise was recorded in households with one car, which gradually became the predominant category from 1991 onwards.
In 1971, nearly 50% of households did not own a car, making it the most common category. However, this figure gradually declined to around 40% in 1981, then dropped significantly to approximately 30% in 1991 and remained at this level in 2001. Meanwhile, the percentage of households with one car started at about 35% in 1971 and increased steadily, exceeding the no-car category in 1991, reaching its peak at nearly 50%.
The percentage of households with two cars was the lowest in 1971, standing at around 15%. This figure increased gradually over time, reaching just above 20% in 1981 and maintaining this trend, surpassing 25% in 2001.