The bar graph shows the proportion of the population residing in urban areas for four Asian nations between 1970 and 2020, along with projections for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, the figures for all four nations witnessed an upward trend between 1970 and 2020, and it is predicted that they will show a similar pattern for the next two decades. Additionally, it is noticeable that Malaysia is estimated to have the highest percentage of people living in cities by far in 2040.
From 1990 to 2020,Malaysia and Indonesia experienced a significant increase in their urban population, rising from 30% to 75% and approximately 15% to 50%, respectively. The pattern for both countries is anticipated to continue over the next two decades .By 2040 it is estimated that percentage for Malaysia will be 80 % and for Indonesia around 60 %.
The figure for Thailand rose gradually from less than 20% in 1970 to around 30% in 1990, after which it leveled off at approximately 30% until 2020.The figure for the Philippines rose slightly from about 30% to 48% between 1970 and 1990. Despite a drop to 40% in 2010, this figure continued to grow and reached 50% in 2020.It is predicted that by 2040, the figures for both Thailand and Malaysia will grow and peak at about 50% and 55%, respectively.