This line graph illustrates the unemployment rates in five Europe countries (Germany, Greece, Ireland, Spain and UK) from 2005 to 2010.
In general, while Germany had the declined rate in unemployment, Spain’ unemployment rate increased rapidly over period. Ireland and Greece rose sharply after 2008, whereas, United Kingdom remained the relatively stable.
In 2005, Germany recorded the highest unemployment rate approximately 11%, followed by Greece and Spain respectively 10% and 9%. Meanwhile, Ireland and United Kingdom had the lower rate both around 5%. Germany’ unemployment rate showed a dramatic decline. It decreased steadily, reaching about 7% by 2010. While, Greece and Ireland undergoing a stable rate until 2008, after these two countries experienced the increasing rate at around 13% and 14% by 2010.
In contrast, Spain’ unemployment rate had a steady increase . It started at 9% in 2005, slightly decrease until 2007, then rose over period reaching 20% by 2010. Whereas, United Kingdom remained minor fluctuation and experienced the slightly increasing rate at 8% by 2010.
