The line graph illustrates the expenditure ratio for a European country from 1960 to 2000.
Overall
, the share of spending dropped over the years, except for Transport, which experienced a considerable increase. Linking Words
Food
accounted for the highest division of spending in 1960, after which it declined steadily.
In 1960, Use synonyms
Food
was a major expense, accounting for 34%, but it fell by approximately 8% in the 1980s. Leisure was the second-largest category of expenditure, accounting for 18%; it was comparable to bread, which declined by 4% in 1980. Clothing accounted for 10%, followed by Transport at 8%, which rose to 12-13%, Use synonyms
whereas
clothing decreased by 3 %. Fuel/Energy was either spent (5 per cent) or remained the same, decreasing by only 1%.
From 1980 to 2000, Linking Words
food
declined by 8%. Use synonyms
However
, transport increased from 12 to 15%, until it overtook Linking Words
food
as the largest share of expenditure. Leisure and Clothing experienced a dramatic decrease, with percentages of 12% and 5% in 2000. Fuel/Energy remained the smallest share of investment throughout the trend, decreasing to 2% in 2000.Use synonyms