The charts show the percentages of females and males who held a driving license along with the figures for young drivers (17-20) in one European country across numerous years.
Overall, men were the clear frontrunner over the given period in total and among 17-to-20-years old. Notably, the total proportions of females saw a pronounced growth, though still lagging behind their male counterparts, while that of young drivers decreased steadily over the course of period.
Starting with the proportions of licensed drivers, males dominated throughout the given timeframe. 70% of them, initially, held the driving license. This figure followed a gradual upward trajectory, which witnessed a slight rise to 72% in 1981, before increasing to 75% until the next decade. This number increased year by year, ultimately reaching a peak of 80% by 2006. In contrast, regarding the females with a driving license, considerable changes were observed. For instance, commencing with 30% in 1976, this number then reached to 45% in 1991, up from 35% and 40% in 1981 and 1986, respectively. Towards the end of the period, a marked rise in female license holders occurred, with as many as 60% of them possessing a driving license.
Focusing on the sum of young drivers aged between 17 and 20, notable declines were seen between 1996 and 2006. Junior male drivers, who initially stood at 50%, decreased by five percentage points. As for young women drivers, they exhibited a significant drop from 30% to 20% over a decade.