The table provides information on how the number of cinemas changed in various regions of a European country from 2004 to 2009.
Overall, the number of cinemas increased slightly over the five-year period, with growth observed in all areas except for the suburb and countryside. The city center had the highest number of cinemas in both years. In contrast, suburban areas had the lowest total number of cinemas.
The total number of cinemas in the city center was about 1512 in 2004, and this number increased to 1620 by 2009 – a 7.14% increase. In addition, the area near the city center experienced substantial growth in four regions, with a 33.33% increase from 300 to 400 during that time period.
By contrast, the suburb experienced a significant drop in cinema numbers, falling from 40 to 30, representing a 25% decrease. Similarly, the countryside saw a drop from 108 to 90 cinemas, a 16.67% decline. Despite the mixed trends, the overall number of cinemas in five different regions showed an upward trend from 2100 to 2287 cinemas, with an 8.9% rise.