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

The line graph illustrates the percentage of people in urban areas in four Asian countries between 1970 and 2020, with projections until 2040.

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, urbanisation increased in all four nations. Malaysia had the highest proportions for most of the period,

while

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Thailand remained the least urbanised country. Indonesia experienced the most significant growth. In 1970, around 30% of the population in both Malaysia and the Philippines lived in cities. Malaysia

then

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rose steadily, reaching approximately 70% in 2010 and is predicted to exceed 80% by 2040. The Philippines' share rose to nearly 50% in 1990,

then

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declined slightly before recovering to about 55%

at the end

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of the period. Indonesia started at roughly 15% in 1970 and grew gradually until 2000. After that, the figure surged sharply, reaching 60% in 2030 and roughly 65% in 2040. Thailand showed a slower trend, rising from 18% in 1970 to only 30% in 2000 before climbing to around 50% by 2040.