The line graph illustrates the proportion of the population residing in urban areas across four Asian nations: the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, from 1970, with projections extending to 2040. Overall, a clear upward trend in urbanisation is discernible across all four countries throughout the entire period. Malaysia consistently maintains the highest percentage of its population living in cities, while Thailand generally records the lowest figures. In 1970, the Philippines led slightly with 32% of its populace in cities, closely followed by Malaysia at 30%. Thailand and Indonesia started with significantly lower proportions, at 19% and 14% respectively. Over the subsequent two decades, urbanisation rates climbed in all countries. By 1990, Malaysia's urban population had surpassed the Philippines', reaching 45% compared to 48% for the Philippines, which experienced a steady rise. Indonesia saw a noticeable increase to 26%, while Thailand's figure reached 30%. Between 1990 and 2020, Malaysia's urban population continued its robust growth, reaching approximately 75% by 2020 and is projected to escalate further to 83% by 2040. Conversely, the Philippines experienced a fluctuation, with its urban dwellers decreasing to around 45% by 2010 before recovering to a predicted 55% by 2040. Indonesia, demonstrating the most significant proportional increase, is forecast to overtake the Philippines by 2020, reaching 52% and ultimately 63% by 2040. Thailand, despite a consistent increase, remains the least urbanised, with predictions showing its urban population reaching 48% by 2040.
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