The given graph depicts the population trends of four Asian countries, namely Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, from 1970 to 2020, along with the projected figures for the years 2030 to 2040.
It is evident from the graph that the populations of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia have been on the rise until 2020, while the Philippines experienced a decline from 1990 to 2010, followed by an increase. In 1970, Thailand and Indonesia had lower populations than Malaysia and the Philippines, with their percentages being 32% and 30%, respectively.
However, Malaysia’s population surged significantly from 1990 onwards, leading to a higher population percentage of 75% in 2020, which is expected to reach 85% in 2040. On the other hand, the predicted population percentages for the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia are lower, at 50%, 60%, and 45%, respectively.
In conclusion, the graph clearly illustrates the varying population trends of the four Asian countries over the years, with Malaysia having the highest population percentage, followed by Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
