The graph depicts the number of shops opened and closed between 2011 and 2018 in a single country.
In 2018, the number of shop closures reached a peak, with approximately 8,500 stalls shutting down, while around 6,500 new shops opened.
Interestingly, in 2014, the number of shops opened and closed was nearly identical, with around 6,500 instances of each. However, this balance was disrupted in 2015, when only 500 shops opened, representing the lowest level of shop openings throughout the period.
In contrast, 2013 saw a record-breaking number of shop openings, with over 7,000 new establishments.
The number of shops opened and closed exhibited significant fluctuations between 2011 and 2016. However, from 2016 to 2018, the number of shop openings remained steady. Notably, there was a remarkable increase in shop openings, from 500 to 5,000, representing a tenfold growth compared to the previous year.
