The line graph displays the proportion of inhabitants in four countries: the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia living in cities between 1970 and 2040.
In general, all nations saw an upward trend in urbanization throughout the period, with Malaysia emerging as the front-runner in terms of the urban population share, while Indonesia has demonstrated the most dramatic growth rate.
At the beginning of the period, the figure for Malaysia was 30%, after which it experienced a continuous and consistent rise. By 2040, it is expected to soar to over 80%, firmly establishing itself as the country with the highest urban-dwelling percentage among the four. Meanwhile, the Philippines, commencing at an equivalent level to Malaysia in 1970, endured a more erratic journey. Despite the fluctuations, it is forecast to attain around 55% urban population by 2040.
Indonesia, starting from a meager base of below 15% in 1970, has undergone a remarkable surge. It is projected to draw close to 65% by 2040, signifying a substantial transformation in its urbanization landscape. Similarly, the percentage of the population in Thailand, which began at roughly 20% in 1970, has had a rather sluggish yet consistent growth pattern. It is predicted to reach nearly 50% in 2040.