Band 6+: 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 illustrates the percentage of urban residents in four Asian nations between 1970 and 2020, and an estimation of 2030 and 2040.

Overall, there was an increase in the proportion of city dwellers in all four countries over the period examined. In addition, Malaysia generally has the highest rate of city inhabitants.

The percentage of Malaysia citizens living in cities started at approximately 30%, after which it saw a significant rise to around 75% in 2020, with a prediction of a slow growth to 80% in 2040. The figure for Indonesia saw a similar change, increasing from about 13% to 50% in 2020, before expected to reach 60% by the end of the period.

Shy of 20% people in Thailand chose to reside in urban areas in 1970, with a steady rise to 30% in 2020, followed by a projection of a rise to downward of 50% in 2040. Meanwhile, the figure for the Philippines increased from 31% to about 45% in 50 years despite some fluctuations, after which it is expected to reach around 53% by the conclusion of the period.