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The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities across four Asian countries—Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia—from 1970 to 2020, along with projections for 2030 and 2040. The chart highlights urbanization trends in these countries over a 70-year period and offers a comparative perspective on their urban growth. Overall, urban populations increased steadily in all four countries throughout the observed and projected periods. Malaysia consistently had the highest percentage of urban dwellers, while Thailand experienced the slowest urban growth. The Philippines and Indonesia showed significant increases, with urbanization trends accelerating in the latter half of the period. In 1970, Malaysia had the largest urban population, with 30%, while the Philippines followed closely at around 32%. Over the next five decades, Malaysia's urbanization grew rapidly, reaching about 75% in 2020 and projected to rise to 80% by 2040. Similarly, the Philippines saw a steep increase, surpassing 50% by 2000 and expected to reach nearly 75% by 2040. Indonesia and Thailand started with relatively lower urbanization rates. In 1970, only 15% of Indonesia's population lived in cities, but this figure rose steadily to over 50% in 2020 and is forecasted to approach 65% by 2040. In contrast, Thailand began at 20% in 1970 and experienced slower growth, reaching just below 40% in 2020, with projections indicating a rise to 50% by 2040. These figures underscore the varying rates of urban growth among the countries.