The line graph shows the percentage of people living in cities in four Asian countries from 1970 to 2040, including predictions for 2030 and 2040.
In general, the data reveals a clear pattern of urban growth in all four nations. The percentage of people living in urban areas has steadily increased in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, though at different speeds.
The Philippines and Malaysia experienced significant urban growth between 1970 and 2020. In the Philippines, the urban population was 30% in 1970 and rose to 70% in 2010.
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trend is expected to continue, reaching 85% by 2040. Linking Words
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, Malaysia saw a sharp rise from 35% in 1970 to 75% in 2020, with a projected increase to 85% by 2040.
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On the other hand
, Thailand and Indonesia had lower urbanization rates but still showed consistent growth. Thailand’s urban population was 15% in 1970 and reached 55% in 2020, with an expected rise to 75% by 2040. Meanwhile, Indonesia started at 20% in 1970 and grew to 60% in 2020, with a predicted increase to 80% by 2040.Linking Words
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