The graph below gives information about the percentage of 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 provided line graph illustrates the

urbanization

trends among Asian populations from the

Philippines

, Malaysia,

Thailand

, and Indonesia over the period from 1970 to 2020, with projections extending to 2040. Data is presented in terms of the percentage of each nation's

population

residing in urban areas.

Overall

, all four nations experienced a notable increase in urban

population

percentages throughout the observed period, with projections indicating a continued upward trajectory through 2040. Notably,

urbanization

rates varied among the nations, with the

Philippines

exhibiting the highest percentage and

Thailand

the lowest. Malaysia's urban

population

stood at approximately 30% in 1970, experiencing a gradual increase over two decades before witnessing a substantial surge, surpassing 80% by the end of the period.

This

sharp rise positioned Malaysia as the leading nation in

urbanization

rates.

Similarly

, Indonesia witnessed significant

urbanization

, starting from around 15% in 1970 and climbing to approximately 55% by 2040, ranking second among the four nations.

While

the

Philippines

and

Thailand

also

showed growth in urban

population

percentages, their rates of change were comparatively moderate. The

Philippines

began with the highest percentage, just above 30%, and is projected to reach close to 50% by 2040.

Thailand

, starting at nearly 20%, is anticipated to surpass 40% by the same year.