The bar chart compares the percentage of households owning no car, one car, and two cars in a European country between 1971 and 2001.
Overall, the percentage of households with no car decreased significantly over the period, while the proportion of those with one car increased markedly. Additionally, two-car ownership showed a moderate increase.
Initially, in 1971, 50% of households did not own a car. This figure declined steadily over the years and stabilized at 30% by 2001. In contrast, the percentage of households with one car began at approximately 45%, which was slightly lower than those without a car. This percentage rose sharply to peak at 50% in 1991, before experiencing a slight decline to around 42% by the end of the period.
Furthermore, the proportion of households owning two cars showed some fluctuations. It started at around 12% in 1971 and increased steadily, reaching over 30% by 2001. This trend indicates a growing preference for multiple car ownership among European families over the 30-year period.