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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The graph provided depicts the percentage of urban populations in four Asian countries from 1970 to 2020, with predictions until 2040. The graph reveals significant disparities in urbanisation trends across the

Philippines

,

Malaysia

,

Thailand

, and

Indonesia

over the specified period. In 1970, the

Philippines

led with 35% of its population residing in cities, followed by

Malaysia

(30%),

Thailand

(15%), and

Indonesia

(10%). By 1990, the

Philippines

had surpassed 50%,

while

Malaysia

and

Thailand

recorded 45% and 30%, respectively.

Indonesia

,

initially

at 10%, had reached 25% by 1990. Projections suggest a significant shift by 2040, with

Malaysia

predicted to top the list at 85%, followed by

Indonesia

(60%), the

Philippines

(55%), and

Thailand

(50%).

This

indicates a substantial rise in urbanisation rates in

Malaysia

and

Indonesia

,

while

the

Philippines

and

Thailand

demonstrate a more gradual growth.