The graph illustrates wasted money on various types of entertainment over a five-year period.
The graph represents the world entertainment market. There are several countries, for instance, Asia, Europe, and the United States. Moreover, there are five different parts: television, publishing, music video, and cinema. Since 1995, Asia, Europe, and the USA spending on television was similar, at more or less 50%; but there were rapid differences by 2000. United States television spending was more than 100%, and approximately 20% in Asia in 1995, and also Europe. The most remarkable trend is publishing. From 1995 to 2000, the level remained stable, apparently at 30% in Asia and 1995 in Europe; after that, it increased gradually. Furthermore, in the music sector of the world entertainment market from 1995 to 2000, Asia, Europe, and the United States spending levels remained potentially the same, and video and cinema played similar roles. There were sometimes rises and falls, but not significantly.
Overall, the world entertainment sector shows a significant increase in consumer spending.