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

The report derives from a graph chart which illustrates the proportion of the citizens in four Asian nations living in

cities

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for the

last

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53 years and the predictions for the next 17 years. As an initial point, urban living will increase in all countries, especially in

Malaysia

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and

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Philippines

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the Philippines

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. By 2040,

Malaysia

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will have the highest percentage of people living in

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. In 1970, the

Philippines

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and

Malaysia

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had similar citizens living in

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rates, around 31% and 30% respectively.

Thailand

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and

Indonesia

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had a lower

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, with

Thailand

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at 19% and

Indonesia

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at 12%. Over the next 20 years,

Malaysia

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's

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went up and down, surpassing the

Philippines

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by around 40% before rapidly increasing in 1990. It is projected to reach over 80% by 2040.

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, the

Philippines

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shows a decline in

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after 1990 but it is expected to rise again and reach over 50% by 2040.

Indonesia

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has seen significant growth in the

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of people living in

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, surpassing

Thailand

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in 2000 (27%) and the

Philippines

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in 2010 (43%). It is projected to reach over 60% for

Indonesia

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and 48% for

Thailand

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.