Part 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
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.
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The chart illustrates the proportions of the population in four Southeast Asian countries living in urban areas over the past five decades, from 1970 to 2020, as well as the forecasted percentages for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, it can be seen that living in cities in all four countries gained popularity over time.
The growth of urban residents in Malaysia and Indonesia showed a similar trend from 1970 to 2020. In 1970, 30% of Malaysia’s citizens lived in cities, whereas only around 12% of Indonesians stayed in cities. For both countries, the proportion of urban residents rose at almost the same rate and by a similar amount, around 30%, by 2020, compared to 1970. These figures are predicted to continue their rise to around 85% for Malaysia and around 65% for Indonesia.
For the other two countries, Thailand and the Philippines, the increase in the percentage of people residing in cities was less significant. While the percentage of people living in cities in Thailand initially surpassed that of Indonesia in 1970, the figure only increased by around 10% to 30% in 2020. The same goes for the Philippines, where in 2020, people living in cities only accounted for around 40% of the population, only 10% higher than that recorded in 1970. With regard to the future, although the popularity of living in urban areas is forecasted to increase for both countries, the percentages are predicted to still be lower than those for Malaysia and Indonesia.
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The line graph showcases the percentage of city dwellers in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia between the 1970s and the 2020s, with predictions for the next two decades. The horizontal axis represents the period of time, while the vertical axis displays the percentage of the entire population.
Overall, between 1970 and 2020, the percentage of the urban population in the Philippines fluctuated, though witnessing a negligible rise. The percentage of the total population in both Malaysia and Indonesia soared dramatically until 2020, while the percentage in Thailand steadily increased. The percentage of the total population is predicted to grow in all four states until the end of the period.
The ratio of city dwellers in the Philippines increased from nearly 30 percent to just below 50 percent between 1970 and 1990, then decreased to just above 40 percent until 2010. The percentage of the urban population plummeted from 30 percent to nearly 75 percent in Malaysia throughout the period from 1970 to 2020. Similarly, the percentage of city dwellers increased sharply from nearly 15 percent to around 50 percent in Indonesia in the 50 years from 1970. Finally, the ratio of the urban population in Thailand steadily increased from just below 20 percent to just above 30 percent in five decades from 1970.
The percentage of the total population is predicted to increase until 2040 in all four states, reaching almost 80 percent, 60 percent, just above 50 percent, and just below 50 percent in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, respectively.
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This line graph summarizes the percentage of the population living in big cities over a period of 50 years and predicts the population in 2030 and 2040.
Overall, it depicts a lower population number in Indonesia and a higher one in the Philippines in 1970. It highlights the change in population in different Asian countries from 1970 to 2020.
On the one hand, the Philippines had approximately 32% of its population in big cities in 1970. It rose to approximately 50% in 1990. It fluctuated throughout the years and stopped at almost 48% in 2020. It will gradually increase in 2030 and 2040. In contrast, Indonesia initiates with almost 14% of its natives in big cities. It gradually increases and illustrates 52% of its population in 2020. It will increase in the same way in 2030 and 2040.
However, Thailand initiates with 18% of its people in big cities. It steadily increases and stops at 31% in 2020. It will swiftly trend upward in 2030 and 2040. Comparatively, Malaysia exhibits 30% in 1970. It became stable for 10 years and soared to 50% in 1990. It steeply declined in 2020. It will be high in 2030 and 2040.
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This line graph summarizes the percentange of population living in big cities over the period of 50 years and predict the population in 2030 and 2040.
Overall, it depicts a lower number of population in Indonesia and higher in Phillippines in 1970. It highlights the change in population in different Asian countries from 1970 to 2020.
On the one hand, Phillipines has approximately 32% public in 1970. It rose in 1990 at approximately 50% growth. It fluctuates throughout the years and stop at almost 48% in 2020. It will gradually increase in 2030 and 2040. In contrast, Indonesia intiates with almost 14% natives. It gradually increases, and illustrates 52% population in 2020. It will increases in same way in 2030 and 2040.
However, Thailand initiates with 18% of people. It steadily increases and stop at 31% in 2020. It will swiftly upward in 2030 and 2040. Comaparatively, Malaysia exhibit 30% in 1970. It become stable for 10 years and soared at 50% in 1990. It steeply down in 2020. It will high in 2030 and 2040.
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The chart line provides the population rates of four different countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, including an estimation for the next twenty years.
Overall, it is immediately apparent that the population rates in all countries (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia) have an upward trend throughout the period. Malaysia has the highest population growth in its cities.
According to the data, Malaysia had a significant increase in the population rate, beginning from 30% in 1970, then arriving approximately to 75% in 2020; the percentage will continue to move up over the next years. Indonesia was the fourth country with less cities population until 2010. However, the population growth in the cities becomes the second after and is estimated to rise to 60% in 2040.
The Philippines’ cities experienced fluctuated rates during the period between 32% and near to 45% from 1970 and 2020, but the rates will reach its peak in 2040. Thailand will host less population compared to the others even though there is an upward trend in the population of its cities. The rates rose about 10% in 1990 and stayed at the same level till 2020, then will go up again in the remaining years.
he graph illustrates information about proportion of the population in four asian countries living in cities between 1970 and 2020, with predictions over a 10-year period.
In general the data indicates that all countries Philippines,Malaysia,Thailand,Indonesia was roses steadily over time, the highest value is Malaysia reached under 80% in 2020 with predicted will show an upward trend in 2030 and 2040.
Focusing on the initial category, in 1970 the Philippines had the largest population at around 30%, followed closely by Malaysia. By contrast, Thailand and Indonesia recorded considerably lower levels, at approximately 18% and 13% respectively. Over the next two decades, Malaysia experienced rapid growth, overtaking the Philippines by 1990. Meanwhile, Indonesia showed a gradual but consistent increase.
In the later years, Indonesia’s population rose sharply, surpassing the Philippines after 2010. Thailand also followed an upward trend, although at a slower pace. By 2040, all countries are predicted to have significantly higher urban populations, highlighting continued urban expansion across the region.
The data illustrates the proportion of people living in urban areas in four countries of Asia, namely, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia between 1970 and 2020, with analyses for the future (2030 and 2040).
Overall, it can be seen that Malaysia and Indonesia had a similar trend of steady growth, while Thailand and the Philippines resemble each other’s tendency as well. Moreover, Malaysia and Indonesia are predicted to have the highest percentage of population residing in cities, whereas Thailand and the Philippines will show the opposite result.
The percentage of Malaysian residents living in urban areas was 30% in 1970 and rose sharply until 2020, when the number reached a peak of around 75%. Subsequently, it is expected to grow further to slightly more than 80% until 2040. The figure for Indonesian urban citizens was the lowest (about 12%) in 1970, but increased dramatically until 2020, when it peaked at slightly more than 50%. Furthermore, the predicted percentage of urban residents of Indonesia is more than 60% in 2040.
The proportion of Thai people residing in urban areas was around 19% in 1970 and had a gradual growth (around 30%) until 1990, since which it kept almost the same level until 2020. Despite having the lowest number of urban population in 2020, it will grow to about 50% until 2040. Although the Philippines had the highest percentage of city residents (approximately 31%) in 1970, it plateaued until 1980. Nevertheless, it increased dramatically to almost 50% in 1990. Even though the figure went down to around 40% in 2010, it had an increase to about 45% in 2020. In 2040, it is going to be approximately 55%.
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The line graph illustrates the proportion of the population in four asian nations -Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia- residing in urban areas between 1970 and 2020, including projections for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, the percentage of total population living in cities in all four countries showed an upward trend throughout the period. In addition, whereas Phillipines fluctuate noticeably, the other counties all showed growth in urban population, with differet degrees increase. Malaysia is likely to record the largest share of its population residing in urban areas in the future.
Examining the data in detail, in 1970, Philippines and Malaysia had the highest percentage of total population living in cities, representing 30% and Thailand and Indonesia followed with less than 20% of the overall population. Furthermore, across the four countries, urban population shares rose by above 15 percentage points between 1970 and 1990. Following 1990, Philippines shares fell steadily, dropping to approximately 40% by 2010, while Thailand maintain a relatively steady level for the period.
Covering forecasts for 2030 and 2040, urban population percentages are projected to continue rising in all countries, with the Malaysia expected to have the highest proportion and Thailand the lowest. (7)
The graph illustrates knowledge about the ratio of the community in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia living in cities between 1970 and 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, after analyzing the graph, it is clear that the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities increased in all of the countries over the time period.
Firstly, in 1970, the Philippines began at around 32% of the total residence and grew rapidly, stopping at 50% in 1990; after that, it surged with ups and downs until 2020 and will also rise based on the 10-year prediction. Furthermore, Malaysia started from 30% of the population and rapidly increased over time, resting at approximately 80%, with the prediction that it will also grow to nearly 82% in one decade. However, Thailand was nearly 19% in 1970 and sharply jumped, remaining almost similar from 2000 to 2020, but with the prediction that it will improve and stop at almost 48%. Finally, Indonesia started from nearly 12% of the total population and considerably soared over the given years, resting at around 60%.
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