The pie chart depict changes in spending patterns per person in a country between 1990 and 2010. A comparison of two charts reveals significant shifts in the allocation of funds across various categories of expenses.
In 1990, the largest proportion of spending, at 26.5 , was devoted to household goods.This category its top spot in 2010 , the percentage dropped to 23. Additionally,spending on food decreased by 3.3 from14.2 to 10.9 , while spending on transportation decreased by 1.2 from 8.5 to 7.3.
In contrast,spending on health increased by 4 from 4.7 to 8.7 . Entertainment spending also increased by 2.8 from 15.3 to 18.1. Spending on housing and clothing remained almost unchanged, increasing by less than 1. There was no change in spending on utility bills , which accounted for 2 of total spending in both years.
In summary, the data shows that in 2010 compared to 1990 ,people spent a smaller proportion of their total spending on household goods , food , and transportation. In contrast , spending on health and entertainment has increased. There was little to no changein terms of the proportion spent on housing, clothing , and utility bills.