Band 7+: 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.

The line graph demonstrates the proportion of the population in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia between the years 1970 and 2020, with projections for the next two decades.

Overall, it is evident that all the figures displayed a significant increase throughout the time period; it is expected for the figures to experience a moderate development.

In the early years, both Indonesia and Thailand recorded a percentage below 20%, although Indonesia saw a steady growth, reaching roughly 30% in the year 2000. Growth was set to continue; by the year 2020, the figure attained no more than 30%. Thailand showed a moderate rise till the year 2000, after which it remained at a steady level, reaching around 30%.

On the other hand, the Philippines and Malaysia had a percentage below 45%. The Philippines fluctuated between roughly 30% and 50% during the first four decades, after which it steadily increased, approaching below 50% in the year 2020. Malaysia saw no major changes throughout the whole time period. All the figures are expected to rise slightly in the next two decades.