The chart illustrates the percentage of the population living in urban areas in four Asian countries—Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia—between 1970 and 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Overall
, the percentage of people living in cities increased significantly in all countries, with Malaysia having the highest urban population throughout the period.
In the Philippines, the proportion of urban residents rose gradually from 30% in 1970 to 48% in 2020. It is projected to continue increasing, reaching 56% by 2040. Linking Words
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, Thailand experienced a steady rise, starting at 18% in 1970 and growing to 35% in 2020. Predictions indicate Linking Words
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figure will climb to 45% by 2040.
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In contrast
, Malaysia showed a much higher urban population, growing from 50% in 1970 to 77% in 2020. By 2040, Linking Words
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figure is expected to reach 85%, the highest among the four countries. Indonesia, which started at 15% in 1970, Linking Words
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saw consistent growth, reaching 35% in 2020 and is predicted to rise Linking Words
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to 48% by 2040.Linking Words
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