The provided line graph renders the percentage of rural and urban population in Hai Phong from 1970 to 2020 with a prediction for the next two decades.
Overall, it is clear that people in Hai Phong prefer live in the city and urban population increased steady, whereas the number of countryside habitats saw the gradual decrease throughout the given period.
In terms of people in rural areas, this accounts for 75% in 1970. The figure of rural habitats fall continuously and the year 2005 marked a significant turning point, as both areas show equal proportion. This is followed by the gradual decrease up to 2020 reaching 40%. The following next two decades forecasted significant shrinkage of the rural population nearly 25%.
In contrast, urban areas contribute to 25% in 1970. However, the percentage shows the stable growth for the next five decades reaching roughly 60%. Furthermore, this trend is forecasted to grow further reaching almost 75% in 2040 at the expense of rural population.