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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line chart illustrates the population rates in four Southeast Asian countries, namely

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, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, living in cities over the period between 1970 to 2020, with future predictions for the years 2030 and 2040.

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, every category experienced an upward trajectory over the years. By the end of the period, Malaysia stood at the highest percentage. The population of Indonesians living in the city began at around 13% in the first year, which was followed by a gradual increase and reached over 50% in 2020.

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figure is predicted to consistently rise to above 60% in 2040.

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, Thailand accounted for under 20% in 1970 before rising moderately to 30% in 1990. After the figure remained stable for ten years, it grew marginally to approximately 32% in 2020.

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the percentage starts slowly, it is predicted to grow dramatically and reach 50% by 2040.

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, the Philippines gained around 32% in 1970.

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was followed by a minor growth in 1980. Despite

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substantially to nearly 50%, the share declined to roughly 43% in 2010.

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rate climbed noticeably to around 45% in 2020 and is predicted to consistently rise to above 50% in 2040.

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, Malaysia started at 30% in 1970 and

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rose steadily and reached 45% in 1990. After soaring to nearly 80% in 2020, it is predicted to hit a peak point of about 83% by 2040.