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 line graph illustrates the rate of urban residents in four different Asian countries in the year 1970 to 2020, with a forecast for 2030 and 2040.

Overall

, all four Asian countries shown in the data experience an upward trend.

In addition

, Malaysia has the biggest population living in the cities. Meanwhile, Thailand is the least urbanised. In 1970, the Malaysian population living in urban life was just below the Philippines, respectively 30% and 40%.

However

, the percentage of Malaysians consistently went up throughout the decade. It reached three-fourths in 2020 and it was predicted to top 85% in 2040.

Furthermore

, the Philippines’ population in the city fluctuated as it was seen

initially

just over 30% in 1970 and rose significantly to just below 50% in 1990 before it declined to 40% in 2010.

Nevertheless

, it gradually soared to approximately 50% as predicted for 2040.

On the other hand

, Indonesia was the least urbanised country in the beginning but it increased progressively until 2040 with 60 in percentage.

Whereas

, Thailand started just below 20 in 1970 and progressed very slightly from 2000 to 2020, below 30%. Yet it was predicted to reach 40% in 2040.