The graph gives information about the percentage of the population of four different Asian countries living in cities between 1970 and 2020 with additional predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

This

line chart shows the

population

trends in urban residency across four Asian countries from 1970 to 2040.

Overall

, it is evident that urban living has witnessed, and will continue to witness, significant growth in all nations, with

Malaysia

and the

Philippines

exhibiting the most substantial changes. By the end of 2040,

Malaysia

is poised to have the highest proportion of its

population

residing in cities. What can

also

be observed is that in 1970, the percentages of urban residents in the

Philippines

and

Malaysia

were nearly identical, standing at 31% each. Similar patterns were observed in Thailand and Indonesia, with respective figures of 19% and 12%. Over the subsequent two decades,

Malaysia

experienced fluctuations in its urban

population

, surpassing the

Philippines

around the 40% mark.

However

, in 1990,

Malaysia

embarked on a remarkable surge

that is

anticipated to continue, eventually stabilizing at just above 80% by 2040.

In contrast

, the

Philippines

witnessed a moderate decline after 1980, but it is projected to rebound and peak at over 50% in 2040. Indonesia's statistics for urban residency have shown significant growth, surpassing Thailand in 2000 (at 28%) and the

Philippines

in 2010 (at 42%).

This

upward trend is predicted to persist, resulting in Indonesia having the second-highest urban

population

among all nations, with a final figure of 55%.

Finally

, Thailand has experienced a gradual and consistent increase, reaching approximately 30% in the present day. A more rapid ascent to over 40% is expected over the next 17 years.