The given chart depicts the proportion of households possessing a variety of housing appliances in a particular nation in 2004 and 2008.
What is most striking when looking at the data is the mere figure for telephone witnessed an abatement after 4 years, whilst all others experienced an increase by varying degrees. It is of note that TV was the most favored product in two given years, 2004 and 2008.
Looking first at the TV and telephone, they followed contrasting consumption trends. By 2004, the percentage of TV and Telephone had commenced with 90% and 85% respectively; afterwards, in 2008, the former peaked at approximately 98%, and the latter slightly decreased 3-4% but still positioned the second highest place. Conversely, with regard to dish washer, the least purchased item, it accounted for nearly 35%, representing a descendancy from its initial interest, 30%.
The significant rise can be observed in mobile phone and computer. By 2004, they had been selected by approximately 30% and 35% of the number of household buyers, respectively. After 4 years, the percentage of families purchasing mobile phone reached 80%, representing a notable replacement from the second lowest item to ranking the third, while the latter doubled.
There was a similar modest ascendancy witnessed in microwave, CD player, and Clothes dryer. Regardless of Clothes dryer rising 5% from 60% in 2004, all of the others increased 9% after 4 years to 70%, 80%, respectively. Despite their inconsiderable growth, their positions were irreplaceable, merely clothes dryer dropped from 5th to 6th due to the huge consumption of home computer.