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There are 81 cities in the world with a population exceeding 5 million people, according to 2018 estimates by the United Nations. The UN figures include a mixture of city proper, metropolitan area, and urban area.
- Matt Rosenberg
- Tokyo, Japan: 37,468,000. The top city is expected to move down the list and with 2030's projected population of 36,574,000 become the second largest city.
- Delhi, India: 28,514,000. Delhi, India, is projected to gain about 10 million people by 2030 to end up with a population of about 38,939,000 and exchange places with Tokyo, becoming thus the world's first largest city.
- Shanghai, China: 25,582,000. Shanghai's estimated population of 32,869,000 in 2030 will keep it at the number three spot.
- São Paulo, Brazil: 21,650,000. Asia and Africa are foreseen to have the most growth in the coming decades. As a result, in 2030, São Paulo, Brazil—with the projected population of 23,824,000—is expected to move down and become only No. 9 on the world's list of most populous cities.
May 3, 2024 · What is the largest central city and urban area in the world by population? Find out in our list.
- Mindy Johnston
This is a list of the largest cities in the world by number of people. The number of people in a city can be counted in three ways: City proper: The area that is officially part of the city, according to the government. Urban area: An area of built-up land, with many roads, buildings, and infrastructure.
Links to the 50 most populated cities of the world - the largest cities on earth. Official web sites and city guides of cities and capital cities, city information.
Nov 1, 2022 · 1. Tokyo, Japan - 37,274,000. Aerial view of busy streets of Tokyo on a regular weekday. Far and away, the world's most-populated metropolitan, Tokyo, Japan, has a life of its own. The nation's capital city is located on the East-Central coast of the island of Honshu, within the Kantō region.
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Jan 19, 2021 · Where are the world’s largest cities in terms of population? This graphic looks at the top 20 most populous cities in the world.
