The line graph delineates the trends in prison populations, segregated by gender, in a specified European country from 1911 to 2001.
Overall, the male prison population exhibited a marked upward trajectory throughout the observed timeframe, whereas the female prison population displayed a more erratic pattern ultimately culminating in a significant increase by the end of the period.
In 1911, the male prison population commenced at approximately 4,000 inmates, experiencing a decline to around 3,000 by 1921. Following this initial decrease, the male population rebounded slightly to about 3,500 in 1931 but fell again to approximately 3,000 in 1941. This figure remained stable until 1951. The subsequent decades marked a dramatic escalation, with the male inmate count surging to around 5,000 in 1961 and escalating sharply to about 10,000 in 1971. The most pronounced increase occurred between 1981 and 2001, when the male prison population skyrocketed from around 30,000 to nearly 50,000, culminating in its highest recorded level.
In contrast, the female prison population exhibited an initial count of roughly 200 in 1911, which diminished to approximately 100 by 1921. This decrease persisted until 1931, after which the figure rose modestly to around 200 in 1941, fluctuating downwards to approximately 100 again by 1951. However, the burgeoning trend for female prisoners began in 1961 when the population surged to about 600. This upward trajectory continued, reaching around 1,000 in 1971, followed by a slight dip to approximately 800 in 1981. Ultimately, the female inmate population experienced a significant increase to nearly 3,500 by 2001, indicating a notable transformation over the century.
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