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 line graph illustrates the data of residents in four Asian nations living in urban areas between 1970 and 2020, and the predictions from 2030 to 2040.

Overall

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it is clear that

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percentages of the population in countries were increased, among that

Malaysia

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had a sharp growth. Having looked at the given picture, in 1970, the Philippines was the highest at nearly 31%. Followed by

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while

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Indonesia

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had the lowest proportion at 13%. In 1980, all nations had a slight jump and

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took the lead at 40%. After a decade, the Philippines backed to the top at 50%, and

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went up by 7%. Until 2020, both

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and Thailand were at a similar rate at approximately 30%. Meanwhile, the Philipines went down slightly by 3%.

On the other hand

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significantly climbed to 60%. In 2010,

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continued to rise quickly, there was a drop in the rate of the Philipines' inhabitants and met

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at 40%. In 2020, four nations grew, but

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was the highest, more than three-fourths. From 2030 to 40 in the future, it is predicted that all areas will increase, and

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will have a considerable rise to 60%.