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.
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In general, all countries experience increases in the percentage of their city-dwelling population during the whole period.
Malaysia: started at 30% in 1970, grew steadily to above 75% in 2020, will increase to around 85% by 2040
Indonesia: started at around 14% in 1970, grew steadily to above 50% in 2020, will increase to under 65% by 2040
Philippines: started at above 30% in 1970, grew steadily to just under 50% in 1990, fluctuated between 45% and under 50%, will increase to almost 55% by 2040
Thailand: started at under 20% in 1970, grew slowly to around 30% in 1990 and remained steady until 2020, will increase to around 50% by 2040
Malaysia overtook Philippines after 1990.
Indonesia overtook Thailand in 2000 and Philippine in 2010.
The provided graph illustrates the changes in the urban population percentages across four Asian nations, spanning from 1970 to 2020, with projections reaching 2030 and 2040. Generally, all countries underwent urbanization growth over the entire period.
Malaysia initially stood at 30% urban population in 1970, progressively climbing to surpass 75% in 2020. Projections indicate a further increase to nearly 85% by 2040. Similarly, Indonesia began at approximately 14% in 1970, followed a steady upward trajectory, surpassing 50% by 2020, and is predicted to reach to just below 65% in 2040.
Philippines’ urban population commenced above 30% in 1970, experienced gradual growth until it approached 50% in 1990, fluctuating slightly at below 50% thereafter. Predictions foresee an upswing to nearly 55% by 2040. Thailand’s urbanization initiated at below 20% in 1970, saw a gradual increase to around 30% by 1990, and remained stable until 2020. Projections indicate a climb to approximately 50% by 2040.
Notably, Malaysia surpassed Philippines post-1990, while Indonesia outpaced Thailand in 2000 and the Philippines in 2010. This data highlights varying urbanization paces and shifts in rankings among the analyzed nations.