The line graph illustrates the changes in population figures for Countries A and B between 2000 and 2025, measured in millions.
Overall, both countries experienced consistent population growth throughout the period, with Country A maintaining a larger population than Country B. However, the gap between the two nations gradually narrowed over time as the population of Country B increased more rapidly.
In 2000, the population of Country A stood at 50 million, compared to 40 million in Country B. Over the next decade, both countries witnessed steady growth, with figures rising to approximately 65 million and 50 million respectively by 2010. Between 2010 and 2020, this upward trend continued, as the population of Country A climbed to nearly 78 million, while Country B reached around 68 million.
By the end of the period, both nations are projected to reach their highest population levels. Country A’s population is expected to peak at about 85 million, whereas Country B’s figure will rise sharply to roughly 80 million, marking the smallest difference between the two countries over the entire period.