The graph depicts data about the percentage of the population in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia living in urban areas from 1970 to 2020 and predicted number of people to 2040
Overall, while Malaysia’s and Indonesia’s population steadily grows, Philippines and Thailand saw an slight increase.
In 2020 all 4 countries happen to increase comparing to 1970. By 2040 all countries population in urban areas saw an upward trend.
After Malaysia’s population rose up to 45% in 1990 , the population further increased to 75% in 2020 and predicted to increase to 85% by 2040. Indonesia’s population living in cities have similarities with Malaysian. But the percentage of population started to increase from 1970 reaching to 30% by 2000. And then saw a significant growth reaching 50% by 2020, and predicted to grow even more in 2040 reaching 60%. The percentage of population in Thailand living in cities gone up to 30% in 1990. From 1990 to 2020 it fluctuated. However, it is predicted to grow up to 50 % by 2040. Despite increasing considerably from 30% to 50% in 1990, the percentage of people in Philippines dropped to 40 in 2010. Although, the forecast illustrates thet it is gonna be 50% by 2040.