The World Has a New Largest City
Summary
Jakarta, Indonesia, has become the largest city in the world, surpassing Tokyo, according to the United Nations' report on global urbanization. This highlights the rapid growth of cities in Asia and a shift in global urban demographics. The study indicates that urban areas now accommodate 45% of the world's population.Key Facts
- Jakarta has become the most populous city in the world, with 42 million residents.
- Tokyo, previously the largest, now ranks third with 33 million residents.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh, ranks second with almost 40 million people.
- Cairo is the only non-Asian city among the top 10 most populous cities.
- The report notes that urbanization grew from housing 20% of the world’s population in 1950 to 45% today.
- There has been an increase in the number of megacities from eight in 1975 to an expected 33 by 2025, most located in Asia.
- Small and medium-sized cities are growing rapidly and outnumber megacities, especially in Africa and Asia.
- By 2050, the number of cities worldwide is expected to exceed 15,000, with most having populations below 250,000.
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