The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction from 2030 adn 2040.

The graph illustrates the proportion of the total

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residing in major Southeast Asian countries over the span of 50 years and the next 20 years.

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, it is observed that the number of people living in cities is rising and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future in Malaysia, Thailand, the

Philippines

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and Indonesia compared to the previous times. In 1970, the

Philippines

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had the largest

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of residents in the urban sector at 32%, compared to the 4 cities ,followed by Malaysia , which was 2% behind. The rank continued with Thailand at 18% and

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Indonesia with the least percentage at approximately 14%.

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proportion of the

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in the main provinces significantly dropped in the year 2010.

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, in 2020, Malaysia continues to lead with immense growth. Indonesia had improved and followed in second. The

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still recovered and carried on ,

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Thailand had a relatively stagnant growth with the least

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.

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could have been caused by the economic activities and impacts. In the coming decades, it is expected that

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trend will continue to rise

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the position remains unchanged between the four countries