The bar graph compares the total number of prisoners in five distinct countries between 1930 and 1980.
Overall, it is clear that the number of imprisonments fluctuated in all five nations throughout the period. The graph of Great Britain showed a gradual increase over the period without a fall, even though it had the lowest number of prisoners in most years. However, the US had the highest number towards the end, topping the graph.
Among all five countries, the US depicted higher figures in most years, including in 1980, with almost 138,000 prisoners, reaching the peak. Also, in 1940, 1960, and 1970, with nearly 125000, 110000, and 95000. Canada had the highest figures in 1930 and 1950, with 120000 and around 118000.
Great Britain showed a slow-paced rise in numbers from 1930-1980, that is, from approximately 35000 to nearly 85000. Other nations, such as Australia and New Zealand, fluctuated between 40000 and 100000 between 1930 and 1980.
