The graph below gives information about the percentages of the population in four Asia countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the percentage of the population living in

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between 1970 and 2040, including future projections.

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, the percentage of people living in

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increased steadily in all regions over

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time, with some areas witnessing more rapid growth of population in

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than others. At the beginning of the period, the percentage of people living in

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in Malaysia stood at approximately 30%. The figure

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increased significantly to 80% reaching the peak by 2040.

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, the Philippines started at roughly 14% and rose noticeably to 55%

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of the period.

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, Indonesia began at 13% and

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experienced gradual growth, reaching 60% and becoming the second place by 2040. Meanwhile, Thailand showed a similar upward trend, increasing from 30% to nearly 45% by the end of the period.