The table illustrates the changes in the number of cinemas in various regions of a European country over a period of 5 years (2004-2009). Overall, the city center and near city center experienced an upward trend, whereas the opposite occurred in suburb and countryside areas. Notably, the total number of cinemas increased over the five-year period.
Looking at the upward trends first, in 2004, the city center was a leading region in having cinemas, representing 1,512. This number then rose to 1,620 by 2009, retaining its dominant position. Similarly, the number of cinemas located in near the city center increased significantly from 300 in 2004 to 400 in 2009, a 33,33% increase.
In contrast, the number of cinemas in the suburb noticeably decreased, dropping from 40 to 30 between 2004 and 2009, a 25% decline. The countryside followed a similar downward trend, with figures declining from 108 in 2004 to 90 in 2009, a 19,67% decrease.
Regarding the total figure, between 2004 and 2009 there was a slight rise from 2,100 to 2,287 making a modest overall growth of 8,9%.