The line graph illustrates the number of shop closures and openings in a particular country between 2011 and 2018. Overall, the figures for both shop closures and new openings fluctuated considerably throughout the period, with both experiencing noticeable declines by the end of the timeframe.
In 2011, approximately 8,500 shops closed, while around 6,500 new shops opened. Over the next two years, both figures declined, reaching 6,000 closures and 4,000 openings by 2012. However, they recovered slightly in 2013, and by 2014, the numbers were nearly equal, at about 6,500 closures and 6,400 openings.
A dramatic drop occurred in 2015 when the number of new shop openings fell to just under 1,000, while closures declined more modestly to 4,000. In 2016, closures spiked back up to around 5,200, whereas openings remained relatively stable.
From 2016 to 2018, the number of shop closures hovered just above 5,000, while new shop openings experienced a steady decline, ending the period at 3,000.
In conclusion, although both figures saw considerable fluctuation, the number of shop closures consistently outpaced new openings across most of the period.