The line graph demonstrates the proportion of total population in 4 specific countries living in cities between 1970 and 2024, with estimates until 2040. Overall, there are an upward trends in all groups end of the period. Moreover, Malaysia showed a sharp increase and it is estimated to place as a leader.
In 1970, Philippines had the highest proportion at around 30% and followed by Malaysia at 30% of total rate. Thailand and Indonesia accounted for almost just below 20% and 13%, respectively. From 1970 to 1990, all groups showed a growth, Philippines remained its leadership at around 48%, also two countries that were the lowest in the beginning saw with about 10% increase. Over the next 34 years, the ratio of Malaysia population has rose sharply from 45% in 1990 to nearly 75% in 2024 while proportion of Philippines have witnessed a slight drop, by 5% until 2024. Indonesia has doubled gradually just above half of total population through these period and it overtook the other 2 countries. In addition, Thailand illustrated a neglibiable increase.
After the 2024, the percentage of Malaysia is estimated to have reached to above 80% of total amount until 2040. Following that, ratio of Indonesia will have remained to increase to 60%. Average of other counties is expected to around 50% of total population.