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 graphic illustrates the urban population percentage in four Southeast Asian countries between 1970 and 2020, with projections until 2040. In general, all four countries show an increase and will continue

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trend into the future. Malaysia has the highest percentage of people living in cities,

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Thailand has become the lowest throughout

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period. Starting with approximately 30% in 1970, Malaysia continue to rise steadily to 60% in 2020 and is expected to exceed 80% in 2040.

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, Indonesia

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undergoes a significant shift across the period. Being the lowest country with around 10% in 1970, Indonesia overtook the second place in 2010 and is projected to reach almost 60% in 2040. The Philippines is the only country that underwent a decrease in city population percentage from just under 50% in 1990 to slightly above 40% in 2010.

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, in 2020 the number goes up and is predicted to reach 50% in 2040.

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Thailand has not seen any decline, after reaching 30% in 1990, the trend only went up modestly until 2020.

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, it is predicted that the number will climb to over 40% in 2040.