The provided bar chart illustrates the changes in population figures for selected European countries from 2013 to 2021.
Overall, the countries with noticeable trends include Germany, France, and Italy, which experienced varying population increases. Spain, Poland, Portugal, and Croatia, on the other hand, exhibited relatively stable or declining population figures.
Germany’s population notably increased from 80.6 million in 2013 to 83.2 million in 2021, making it the most populous country among those presented. France, while experiencing a slight decrease from 65.8 million to 67.7 million over the same period, held a prominent position in terms of population. In contrast, Italy saw a small decline, going from 60.2 million in 2013 to 59.1 million in 2021.
Spain’s population rose marginally from 46.6 million to 47.4 million during the 8-year period under consideration. Poland experienced a modest decrease in population from 10.5 million in 2013 to 10.3 million in 2021. Portugal and Croatia had populations of around 10 million and 4 million, respectively, during both years, showcasing relatively stable population figures.