The graph given information about the percentage of the population in 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.

The line chart illustrates the proportion of people living in cities in four Southeast Asian countries from 1970 to 2020,

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predictions for 2030 and 2040.

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, the urban populations in these countries have gradually increased and are expected to continue rising over the projected years. In 1970, Malaysia and the Philippines started with approximately 30% of their populations living in cities. Malaysia maintained a steady increase, reaching around 50% by 2020 and is projected to peak at about 80% in 2040, making it the country with the highest urban population throughout the period. The Philippines,

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, experienced fluctuations, particularly between 1980 and 2000, before steadily rising from 2010 to 2020. It is predicted to reach roughly 50% in 2040. Indonesia began with around 15% of its population living in cities in 1970, slightly below Thailand, which had about 19%. Thailand showed a relatively stable increase, reaching approximately 38% by 2020, and is projected to continue rising to about 55% in 2040.

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Indonesia started at the bottom, it saw significant growth over the years, reaching around 40% by 2020. It is expected to keep increasing, reaching about 52% in 2040.