The bar chart depicts the number of landline telephones per 1,000 people in nine countries over a five-year period from 2000 to 2004.
Singapore consistently had the highest landline ownership, starting at about 450 per 1,000 people in 2000 and showing a slight increase by 2004. Brunei Darussalam followed, though it experienced a small decline from around 250 to just below 240 per 1,000 people. Thailand and the Philippines both exhibited a steady rise, with Thailand increasing from 100 to approximately 120, and the Philippines also showing moderate growth.
Conversely, Lao PDR and Myanmar recorded the lowest landline numbers, remaining below 10 per 1,000 people throughout the period. Vietnam saw a gradual increase from 30 to over 40 per 1,000 people. Cambodia and Indonesia maintained moderate levels, with slight fluctuations.
Overall, the data reveals that while some countries, such as Singapore and Thailand, saw growth in landline usage, others like Lao PDR and Myanmar remained largely unchanged.