The line chart compares the proportion of people who used different types of technology in the UK over the period shown.
Overall, the figures for most countries saw an upward trend, with the CD player demonstrated the highest proportion, regardless of the year. Of particual note, the telephone showed a significant increase in usage, while the DVD lagged behind significantly at the end compared to the others.
Focusing on larger figures first, the CD stood at 60% in 1997 and presented a slight increase until 1998, before fluctuating towards end, reaching its peak at 80% in 2001. The computer had the second-highest figure, recording 40% at the beginning of the period, and it experienced a slight increase, similar to that of the CD, accounting for 70% at the end. The telephone stood at 20%, which was significantly lower than the CD and computer. However, the figure of the telephone remained stable until 1998 before demonstrating a substantial advance, overtaking the computer and became the second highest figure at the end of the period, reaching 75%.
The internet and DVD player, in contrast, recorded lower figures. The figure for the DVD player stood at around 27%, while the figure for the DVD player was about 17 percent lower. When the DVD player gradually declined from 1997 to 1998, the internet gradually increased and stayed constant until 1999, before increasing exponentially, accounting for 60% at the end. The DVD player, after declining, demonstrated a dramatic plunge, reaching its peak at 50%, and became the smallest figure.