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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The proffered line chart provides information about the proportion of the

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in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia residing in cities throughout 50 decades, with projections between 2030 and 2040. Broadly, it is readily apparent that all countries experience an upward trend until 2020, and their predictions to 2040.

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the chart, Malaysia's

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started at 30% at the beginning of the period, and it rose significantly during 50 years (2020),

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it is forecasted to jump and reach its peak at around 82%. Indonesia’s

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made up above a tenth per cent in 1970, it increased in the next periods until 2020, and it is estimated to

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grow in 2030 and 2040. The Philippines’

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increased slightly, making up just over 30% in 1980, and it increased suddenly in the subsequent ten years;

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, there was a steady fall from 1990 to 2020 and it is recorded to jump in projection years. Thailand’s

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comprised below a fifth per cent, it rose gently in 1990, and there was a stable trend between 1990 and 2020 throughout these periods, the

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was around 30%, but it is predicted to skyrocket in 2040.