The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian coountries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.

The line graph provides a comparison of urban

population

trends in the Philippines,

Malaysia

, Thailand, and Indonesia from 1970 to 2020, with projections for 2030 and 2040.

This

trend underscores the ongoing urbanization and demographic shifts shaping Southeast Asia's urban landscapes. Notably,

Malaysia

stands out with the highest urban

population

percentage among the four countries. All nations have experienced substantial growth in urban populations over the past five decades, a trend expected to continue into the future.

Initially

,

Malaysia

's urban

population

was approximately one-third in 1970, but it saw a remarkable rise to around three-quarters by 2020.

In contrast

, the Philippines exhibited a fluctuating but

overall

increasing pattern, starting at nearly 30% in 1970 and reaching about 45% by 2020. Thailand's urban

population

grew steadily from 10% in 1970 to 25% by 1990, where it plateaued until 2020. Indonesia, starting with the lowest urban

population

at 10% in 1970, experienced a sharp increase to nearly 50% by 2020. Looking ahead, the projections for 2030 and 2040 indicate

further

growth in urban populations across all four countries, with increases ranging from 15% to 20%.

Malaysia

and Indonesia are expected to see particularly dramatic rises, with urban populations potentially increasing by approximately 50% during

this

period.