The charts compare the proportion of food and other goods purchased in supermarkets in three European countries in 1998 and 2008.
Overall, all three countries experienced an increase in the share of supermarket purchases over the ten-year period. Country 1 consistently recorded the highest percentages for both food and non-food items, while Country 3 remained the lowest throughout.
In terms of food, Country 1 saw a substantial rise from about 10% in 1998 to approximately 40% in 2008, making it the country with the largest increase. Country 2 also recorded growth, rising from roughly 20% to around 30%, although its figures remained lower than those of Country 1. Country 3 showed only a modest change, increasing slightly from around 5% to just over 10%.
A similar pattern can be observed for other goods. In Country 1, the percentage of supermarket purchases rose sharply from about 20% to nearly 60%. Country 2 also experienced significant growth, increasing from approximately 30% to 50% over the same period. By contrast, Country 3 showed minimal change, with figures remaining below 10% in both years.
In summary, supermarket shopping became more common in all three countries between 1998 and 2008, with particularly strong increases in Countries 1 and 2, while Country 3 continued to lag far behind.