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 making comparisons where relevant.

The graph illustrates the percentage of the population living in urban areas in four Asian

countries

—Philippines,

Malaysia

, Thailand, and Indonesia—over a period of 70 years, from 1970 to 2040, with projections for the future.

Overall

, the proportion of urban dwellers increased in all four

countries

and is predicted to continue rising.

Malaysia

experienced the highest

urbanization

rate throughout the period,

while

the Philippines consistently had the lowest percentage of city residents. In 1970,

Malaysia

already had a significant urban population

at

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about 30%, which rose steadily to nearly 80% by 2020 and is expected to reach around 85% in 2040.

Similarly

, Thailand and Indonesia started with lower levels of

urbanization

, approximately 10-15% in 1970.

However

, urban growth in these

countries

accelerated after 1990. By 2020, urban populations in Indonesia and Thailand reached roughly 55% and 50%, respectively, and are forecast to climb to about 70% by 2040. The Philippines showed the slowest rate of

urbanization

, beginning at around 30% in 1970 and growing to just under 50% by 2020. By 2040, it is projected to approach 60%, still lagging behind the other

countries

. In conclusion,

urbanization

trends indicate steady growth in all

countries

, with

Malaysia

leading and the Philippines trailing behind.