The provided line graph depicts the population ratio in four Asian nations living in urban areas between 1970 and 2020, with predictions from 2030 to 2040.
Overall
, what stands out from the graph is that all countries' residents' proportions showed a significant rise. Regarding the number of citizens, Malaysia witnessed the highest increase.
On the one hand, Malaysia started at 30% in 1970 and it made a massive leap to reach above 70% in 2020, and it will continue rising for the next 20 years. As for The Philippines, it hit a peak in 1970 and exceeded 30%. ,Afterwards it steadily increased from 1980 to 1990.
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Then
, it showed a downward fluctuation in 2010 and it is predicted to overreach 50% by 2024.
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On the other hand
, Indonesia and Thailand both fell below 20% and gradually went up to approximately 30% in 2000. Linking Words
Subsequently
, Indonesia diverged to touch higher than 50% in 2020 and it is suggested to constantly soar until 2024. Linking Words
In contrast
, Thailand plateaued above 30% from 1990 to 2020 and it is expected to grow to nearly 50% in 2024.Linking Words
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