The chart illustrates the changes in the percentage of households owning cars in a European country from 1971 to 2001. It compares the proportions of households with no car, one car, and two cars over the 30-year period.
Overall, the data shows a steady decline in the percentage of households without a car, while the proportion of households owning one or two cars fluctuated throughout the period. Notably, the most significant changes occurred in the middle of the period.
In 1971, almost 50% of households did not own a car, making it the highest point during the entire period. This percentage decreased significantly, dropping to just under 42% by 1981, and continued to fall, reaching approximately 30% in 1991. The figure remained stable from 1991 to 2001.
The percentage of households with one car was around 35% in 1971, and this figure gradually decreased to just over 30% by 1981. However, the decline was followed by a sharp drop to just above 20% in 1991. After 1991, the proportion of households with one car rose dramatically, reaching nearly 45% by 2001.
The two-car category showed a fluctuating trend. In 1971, about 18% of households had two cars. This figure rose steadily to just under 30% by 1981, before dropping to 20% in 1991. However, it recovered in the final decade, reaching 30% by 2001.