The graph gives information about the percentage of the population if four different Asian countries living in cities between 1970 and 2020 with additional predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The given line graph clearly illustrates the

proportion

of living in urban areas across four Southeast Asian countries (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia) from 1970 to 2020 with projections for 2030 and 2040. At the beginning of the timeframe, the Philippines had the greatest

proportion

while

Indonesia had the lowest one. Interestingly, in the next seven decades, Malaysia is expected to dominate the share

whereas

Thailand will be in the bottom-most position. At the beginning of the period in 1970, Malaysia began the period with 30% of its population living in urban areas and dramatically increased to 60% in 2000. From that point, the percentage gradually increases over time and is expected to occupy the top position by the predicted

year

beyond 80% in 2040. Indonesia starts from the lowest

proportion

with greater than 10% and the

proportion

significantly increases to beyond 60% by the forecasted

year

.

On the other hand

, at the start of the timeframe the Philippines had the highest

proportion

drawing above 30% within the population, which gradually increased to over 40% by the projected

year

of 2040. Thailand starts with nearly 20% and steadily increases to around greater than 50% by the estimated

year

.