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

The given line graph provides data regarding the proportions of the urban population in four Asian nations over half a century from 1970 to 2020 and an estimation for 2030 and 2040.

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, it can be seen that despite some fluctuations, all countries witnessed an upward trajectory throughout the entire period with significant surges for Malaysia and Indonesia after 2000 which is projected to continue till 2040.

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, focusing on Malaysia and Indonesia as they follow a similar trend, Malaysia started the period with 30% urban residents and after five climbs in a row reached above 70% in 2020 which is forecasted to increase to over 80% in 2040.

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, the percentage of those living in cities in Indonesia began at around 12% in the first year, the lowest figure among the four, and

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faced five consecutive rises surpassing Thailand in 2020 and the Philippines in 2010 at about 30% and 40% respectively. After that, the figure is anticipated to hit about 60% in 2040.

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, addressing Thailand and the Philippines, Thailand had about 18% urban population in 1970 and after gradual but consistent increases reached around 30% in 2020 and it is expected to grow to just below 50% in 2040.

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, the percentage of those living in cities in the Philippines recorded about 32% in the first year and

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witnessed a few fluctuations registering a high of approximately 50% in 1990 and a dip of almost 40% in 2010.

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the proportion is predicted to reach above 50% in 2040.