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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The given line graph illustrates the proportion of the population living in urban areas in different Asian countries over a 50-year period from 1970 to 2040.

Overall

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, it can be clearly observed that all nations in the given graph experienced an upward trend.

However

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, the

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Philippines's

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Philippines

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city appeared the lowest increase rate, followed by Thailand's city.

To begin

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with, in 1970, the population living in the

Philippines

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city had the largest percentages at approximately 31%, followed by Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, at 30%, 18%, and 14%, respectively.

On the other hand

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, the ratio of citizens in Malaysia dramatically increased to roughly over 60% in 2000, surpassing those in the

Philippines

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in 1990. With regard to 2000 onwards,

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the proportion of Malaysia remained steadily increased, the population percentages in Indonesia and the

Philippines

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became similar at 42%. Interestingly, the forecast from 2030 to 2040 predicted that the ratio of Thailand will skyrocket greater than 15% from the original point of 30% to 45% by the end of the given time frame.