Band 8+: The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The charts compare economic growth patterns and the distribution of household expenses over different categories between 1995 and 2010.

Overall, economic growth peaked in 2005 at nearly 5%, while expenditures on clothing, entertainment, and travel also reached their highest proportions that year.

In 1995, economic growth was relatively stable at around 0%, with household spending primarily allocated to housing, food, and other categories. By 2000, economic growth had increased slightly, while spending patterns remained mostly unchanged, except for a minor rise in expenses on clothing, entertainment, and travel. In 2005, the economy peaked at about 5%, followed by a sharp decline.

By 2008, economic growth had dropped to its lowest point of approximately -7% before partially recovering in 2010. Despite these fluctuations, the distribution of household expenses remained relatively stable, with housing continuing to account for the largest share. Although the proportions of clothing, entertainment, and travel expenditures declined slightly in 2010, food and other expenses maintained similar shares compared to previous years.