The provided line graph outlines the proportion of urban population in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia from 1970 to 2020, along with projections for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, it is evident that all four countries experienced an increase in their urban population from 1970 to 2020, and this upward trend is expected to continue in the coming years.
Between 1970 and 2020, the urban population of the Philippines rose from just over 30 percent to approximately 45 percent, with a projected increase of nearly 20 percent by 2040. Similarly, Thailand witnessed a modest increase of over 10 percent during this period. On the other hand, Malaysia’s urban population surged from around 30 percent in 1970 to about 75 percent in 2020, and is forecasted to add almost 20 percent by 2040. Likewise, Indonesia’s urban population grew from approximately 12 percent in 1970 to around 50 percent in 2020, and it is projected to increase by roughly 50 percent by 2040.
Notably, the urbanization trend in Malaysia and Indonesia followed a comparable pattern, with a significant rise in urban population from around 1990 onwards, and this trend is anticipated to continue till 2040. By 2040, both countries are expected to witness an additional increase of almost 50 percent in their urban population.