The provided graph illustrates the changes in urban population percentages in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia from 1970 to 2040, with projections for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, it is noticeable that there has been a consistent upward trend in urban population percentages in all four countries over the 50-year period. By 2040, Malaysia is predicted to have the highest urban population percentage, followed by Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Looking specifically at Malaysia, there has been a substantial increase of over 50% in urban population percentage from 1970 to 2020. Similarly, Indonesia has also experienced a significant rise from 10% to around 60% during the same period. On the other hand, the Philippines encountered fluctuations in urban population percentages, particularly a decline in the late 20th century. Meanwhile, Thailand’s growth in urban population percentages was comparatively slower during the years under consideration.
According to the predictions, Malaysia is expected to have the highest urban population percentage by 2040, reaching approximately 85%. Indonesia is projected to follow with around 60%, the Philippines with 55%, and Thailand with 50%. It is evident that all four countries are anticipated to continue experiencing a steady increase in urban population percentages in the coming decades.
