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 chart depicts the proportion of the number of people living in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines during the period of 50 years, starting from 1970, which is associated with the forecasting figure in 2030 and 2040.

Overall, the population in the four countries all witness an upward trend throughout the given timeline. Moreover, the percentage of Malaysia’s inhabitants are predicted to be far higher than the other.

Analyzing the data on Malaysia and Indonesia, it is clear that both countries increase dramatically from 1970 to 2040. In particular, whilst the population in Indonesia was accounted for about 11% which was estimated as the country with the lest population comparing with the others, it has undergone a dramatic rise to 50% until 2020 and is still broadcasted to continue growing to approximately 60% in the next 20 years. Having the same trend, although the population in Malaysia comprised 30% of the total number, it surged to more than 70% in 2020 and is forecasted to rocket to more than 80% in the future, dominating the chart.

Examining the two countries left, the statistic in Philippines fluctuated moderately over a span of 50 years, with a slight upward trend from nearly 42% to about 51% is anticipated in the coming 20 years. Additionally, after climbing for roughly 10% from around 19% for 20 years, the population in Thailand remained unchanged in the next 10 years and is suggested to rise considerably in the near future.