The graph presents statistics about the proportion of people from four Asian Nations staying in cities from 1970 to 2020, alongside the 2040 prediction.
Overall
, it is obvious that Malaysia is estimated to be the most populated among these four countries in 2024. Linking Words
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while
in 1970 Philippines and Indonesia had the highest and lowest proportions of citizens respectively, it is predicted that the former will lose its place in the latter country.
Considering the past, only 30% of Malaysians were living in cities in 1970 and the figure increased rapidly reaching over three quarters in 2020. Linking Words
In addition
, the gradual surge in proportions can Linking Words
also
be found in Thailand and Indonesia. Linking Words
On the contrary
, the Philippines’ migration rate faced a sudden climb in 1990 to nearly 50% followed by a decline to 40% in 2010, Linking Words
thereafter
, it went up again to 45% in 2020.
Looking forward, it is expected, that Malaysia will reportedly rise moderately to near 90%, becoming the largest populated nation in 2040. The Philippines and Thailand are forecasted to incline to approximately 52% and 49%. Linking Words
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although
Indonesia had the smallest percentage of livers in 1970, it is projected to have more than 60% in 2040, after Malaysia.Linking Words
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