The line graph illustrates the proportion of the urban and rural population in Quang Ninh between 1972 and 2040. Overall, it is evident that the proportion of urban residents follows an upward trend, whereas the percentage of the rural population shows a continuous decline throughout the period.
Regarding rural areas, in 1972, 90 percent of the population resided in the countryside. This figure steadily decreased over time. From 1980 to 2000, the proportion of rural residents experienced a significant downward trend, falling to 60 percent by 2000. Over the next two decades, this percentage continued to decline, reaching 35 percent. Furthermore, it is projected to decrease gradually and reach a low of 20 percent by 2040.
In contrast, the urban population increased consistently over the same period. In 1972, only 10 percent of the population lived in urban areas. However, this figure steadily rose, reaching 40 percent between 1980 and 2000. Over the following 20 years, the proportion of urban residents climbed to 65 percent. Additionally, it is expected to increase rapidly in the final decade, peaking at 80 percent by 2040.