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 depicts the percentage of the population that lives in cities in four different countries between the years 1970 and 2020,

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provides future predictions.

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, the number of inhabitants increases over time and it is assumed that

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positive trend will continue until the next 20 years. In detail, 30% of the whole population lived in cities in Malaysia and

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number was just over 10% in Indonesia. Both Malaysia and Indonesia witnessed an upward trend hitting 75% and 50% respectively in 2020.

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the predictions, these percentages will soar until 2040 when Malaysia will reach slightly above 80 and Indonesia will approach 60%.

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, Thailand started just under 20% and observed a linear increase until 1990 which was followed by stability as far as 2020 by increasing 10%. From 2020 to 2040, it is assumed that

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number will approach 50%.

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, the initial percentage of the Philippines was approximately 30% trailed by some fluctuations and got to 45% in 2020. In the next 20 years, it is forecasted cities to hold more than 50% of all inhabitants.