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. Summarize the information bt selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

The line chart illustrates the proportion of the population living in cities from 1970 until 2020, there is

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an additional prediction for the years 2030 and 2040. The information was extracted from Asian countries,

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as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and The Philippines.

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with, Malaysia was the first country with the largest proportion of people living in cities until 2020. It gradually increased from 1970, starting at around 30%.

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, it is projected to continue to increase to over 80% in 2040.

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there was Indonesia which started the lowest with over 10% and steadily rose even after 50 years.

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, it is

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forecasted to always rise until 2040, approximately 60%.

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, the other two countries had the lowest percentage regardless of experiencing growth.

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, the majority of The Philippines' population resides in cities had hit rock bottom in 2011 with slightly over 30% and are forecasted to grow around 50% in 2024.

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, Thailand which started quite low as well with around 20%, kept growing. It is forecasted to achieve over 40% of the population by 2040.

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, Indonesia is the only nation who had continuously risen since 1970, even able to surpass Thailand and The Philippines.