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.

The presented line graph illustrates the proportion of urban citizens in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia between 1970 and 2020,

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the predictions for the next two decades. All in all, the chart shows upward trends in Malaysia and Indonesia,

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Thailand and the Philippines showed fluctuations. Malaysia stood out as having the highest number among the group, and these patterns will likely continue in the future. In 1970, over a tenth of Indonesians and 30% of Malaysians lived in the cities. These numbers grew considerably until 2020, at approximately half and three-quarters of the populace, respectively.

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, in the prediction for the next 20 years, the former will have the most significant percentage, surpassing 80%, followed by the latter at around 60%.

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, the Philippines’ city inhabitants accounted for just over a third of their residents in 1970, compared to Thailand’s almost 20%. The number of city populations in both countries oscillated throughout the years and ended at roughly 45% and 30%,

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, in 2020. In the next two decades, they were predicted to rise moderately, with roughly 15% in each country and Thailand will have the lowest share.