The line graph delineates the shifts in population distribution between urban and rural areas of Hai Phong from 1970 to projections for 2040.
Overall, there is a pronounced trend towards urbanization, with urban populations experiencing substantial growth at the expense of rural areas over the examined period.
In 1972, urban areas accounted for a mere 20% of the population, while rural regions dominated at 80%. This pattern of rural predominance continued throughout the following decades, though urban growth began to manifest incrementally. By 1990, urban representation had increased to 30%, and by 2000, it reached 40%. The year 2010 marked a significant turning point, as urban and rural populations became evenly distributed at 50% each.
The subsequent decade witnessed a marked increase in urbanization. By 2020, urban populations surged to 60%, leading to a reduction in rural inhabitants to 40%. Projections indicate this trend will persist, with urban areas expected to comprise 75% of the population in 2040, leaving rural areas with only 25%. This trajectory underscores a significant demographic transition towards urban living in Hai Phong.