The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the rate of urban residents in various Asian nations between 1970 and 2020, with an estimated percentage in 2030 and 2040.

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it is clear that

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all figures experienced an upward trend throughout the period, and are predicted to continue to grow until 2040. From 1970 to 2020, the proportion of Filipinos residing in cities rose sharply from 32% to reach a peak at nearly 50% in 1990 before witnessing a slight decline to 45% in the end. There was

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a dramatic growth of approximately 35% to 75% and 50% in the figures for Malaysia and Indonesia respectively. At the same time, Thailand climbed moderately from 18% to 30%. By 2040, it is expected that the percentage of urban citizens in Malaysia will reach over 80%, the highest among 4 nations. The figures for Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand are forecast to rise to 62%, 55% and 50% respectively.