The graph discloses data about the proportion of the citizens in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia that resides in towns from 1970 to 2020 and also provides forecasts for 2030 and 2040. The unit of measurement is in percentage.
Overall, all countries had fluctuations in the number of its residents dwelling in cities across all years. In addition, Malaysia accounted for the greatest percentage of city residents and Indonesia rose continuously over the years.
In 1970, 30% of Philippines individuals lived in cities and this rose to 50% in 1990 and declined to 40% in 2010. Thereafter, the percentage increased continuously from 2020 and its predicted to be around 55% in 2040. In contrast, Malaysia kicked off with 30% in 1970 and grew over the years and is predicted to be 85% in 2040.
In 1970, about 20% of Thailand population stayed in towns and this rose to 30% in 2000 and it is predicted to be at 50% in 2040. On the other hand, Indonesia which started with 11% approximately in 1970, rose all through the period under consideration and will probably be at 60% in 2040.
