The line graph presents data on the urban population percentages in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia from 1970 to 2020, along with projected figures for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, there was a consistent upward trend in urban population percentages for all four countries from 1970 to 2020, and this trend is predicted to continue until 2040.
During the period from 1970 to 2020, the urban population percentage in the Philippines increased from slightly above 30% to approximately 45%, with a projected rise of nearly 20% by 2040. Similarly, Thailand experienced a gradual increase of over 10% during the same period. In contrast, Malaysia’s urban population surged from around 30% in 1970 to about 75% in 2020, and it is forecasted to add almost 20% by 2040. Likewise, Indonesia’s urban population grew from approximately 12% in 1970 to around 50% in 2020, and it is expected to increase by roughly 50% by 2040.
It is noteworthy that the urbanization trend in Malaysia and Indonesia followed a similar pattern, with a significant surge in urban population from around 1990 onwards, and this trend is expected to persist until 2040. By 2040, both countries are anticipated to experience an additional increase of almost 50% in their urban population.