The graph gives information about the percentage of the population of four different Asian countries living in cities between 1970 and 2020 with additional predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

The given line graph illustrates statics regarding the proportion of residents living in cities between 1970 and 2020, and additional forecasts between 2030 and 2040

in particular

South Asian countries.

Overall

, most nations showed an upward trend in the period between 1970 and 2010.

Moreover

, they are predicted to increase during the time frame. The

Philippines

were the highest city population in the beginning, yet Malaysia is prophesied that they will exceed the former ones in 2040. In 1970. The

Philippines

began at 32% of total citizens living in urban areas.

Conversely

, Indonesia was merely around 10%, which was the lowest percentage among the countries.

Moreover

, Malaysia was higher than Thailand, comprising approximately 20% and 30% respectively.

However

, Indonesia dramatically improved to almost 50% in 2020, passing the

Philippines

and Thailand proportion in the same year. By 2040, Malaysia is forecasted sharply increase to 80%, which will be the biggest number of the population living in cities.

Nonetheless

, the

Philippines

fell to the third position, which is lower than Indonesia, and is predicted to reach a peak at 50%.

Although

Thailand shows consistency of improvement over the years, it is predicted that the least number of citizens who live in cities compared to others, which is predicted merely 40%

at the end

of the period.