The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040.

The given line graph shows information regarding the population who live in cities in four Asian states over 50 years between 1970 and 2020, including projections for the next 10 years and 20 years. Units are measured in percentage of the total population.

Overall

, it can clearly be seen that all of the countries experienced a gradual increase throughout the period, and

this

increase will continue till 2040.

Moreover

,

while

the

Philippines

was the highest percentage at the start, it had been overtaken by

Malaysia

at the end

of the period. At the beginning of the period, the

Philippines

and

Malaysia

started at around 30%, yet the

Philippines

began slightly above

Malaysia

. By 2020,

Malaysia

significantly rose and peaked at almost 80%,

while

the

Philippines

after experiencing quite substantial growth of 15% in 1990,

then

slightly plunged to approximately 45% in 2020.

On the other hand

, two countries with lower percentages at the start Thailand and Indonesia started at just below 20% and above 10%, respectively. In 2000, they both noticeably soared and converged at 30%. From

this

point onwards, Indonesia witnessed a major growth of 25% and peaked at 50%,

in contrast

with Thailand which had a steady movement until 2020. Looking forward, predictions indicate

further

growth in city populations across all four states. By 2040, it is estimated that

Malaysia

will have the largest percentage of city inhabitants, nearing 85%, followed by Indonesia at around 65%. The figures for the

Philippines

and Thailand are projected to be approximately 55% and 50%, respectively.