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The graph illustrates the proportion of the population living in cities in four Asian countries, namely the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, between 1970 and 2020, with the expectation for 2030 and 2040. Overall, the percentage of Malaysia was significantly higher than that in Indonesia. While the proportions of the population living in cities in Malaysia and Indonesia saw an upward trend over the period, that in the Philippines and Thailand just rose slightly. In 1970, the percentage of the population living in cities in Malaysia was around 30%, and then it increased remarkably to 70% in 2010. Additionally, this figure is predicted to grow dramatically and peak at 85% in 2040. Similarly, the proportion of the population living in cities in Indonesia started at 14% in 1970. After that, there was a considerable rise to 43% in 2010. By 2040, it is forecast to significantly increase to 62%. Moreover, the proportion of the population living in cities in the Philippines stood at 33% in 1970. Thereafter, the figure increased remarkably by roughly 50% in 1990 before declining to 43% in 2010. It is expected to rise gradually to 55% in 2040. Likewise, the percentage of the population living in cities in Thailand was 18% in 1970. After that, there was a noticeable growth to 32% in 2010. By 2040, it is thought to sharply rise to 45%.