The graph gives information about the percentage of the population if 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 graph gives information about the percentage of the population if 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 provides us with information about the city population in different Asian countries between 1970 and 2020, with projections for the future years until 2040.
Overall
, it is apparent that all four countries are predicted to see substantial growth in the number of people living in cities within the next 17 years. To be more detailed, people in cities of the Philippines,
first,
reached their peak of about 50% in 1990.
Then
, in 20 years it dropped to 40%. But, by 2040 that number is anticipated to increase again, peaking at more than 50%. Talking about Malaysia, its urban population started growing rapidly in 1970 and reached almost 80% in 2020.
Moreover
, it is forecast to dominate in 2040 with the percentage pointing to 85%. When it comes to Thailand and Indonesia, the portion of people in both countries was under 20% in 1970 and kept a gradual growth until 2000. But by the year, 2040 it will increase to 45% and 60% relatively.
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