![]() Delhi will then be the largest global city with a population of almost 39 million.įor more data on urban population trends please consult World Urbanization Prospects 2018 as published by the United Nations. According to United Nations calculations, the number of megacities is expected to increase to 43 by 2030. This is followed by Delhi (33 million) and Shanghai (29 million). UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Currently the largest city is the urban agglomeration of Tokio with a population of 37 million inhabitants. Most of these so-called megacities are situated in Asia (21), Latin America (6) or Africa (3). By 2030 this figure is set to reach 60%.Īt present there are 34 cities worldwide with more than 10 million inhabitants. This represents 57% of the global population. Mid-2023 approximately 4.6 of the more than 8 billion people worldwide lived in towns or cities. Here’s a closer look at the top 500 most populous cities in 2022.According to the United Nations, the urban population is set to increase by almost 600 million by the year 2030 reaching a total of 5.2 billion. In fact, it’s expected that Delhi’s population could surpass Tokyo’s by 2030. Indian and Chinese cities, on the other hand, will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years. New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the 41st most in the world. ![]() 32 cities have populations greater than 10 million. Nine cities have populations greater than 20 million. Which is the largest city on the planet? Tokyo is the most populous city on earth followed by Delhi, Shanghai, Dhaka, and Sao Paulo. As the world continues to urbanize, Asia is home to 7 of the ten most populous cities. ![]()
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