Summary
A Newsweek map uses United Nations data to list the world's 100 largest cities by population. New York City and Los Angeles are the only U.S. cities on the list, with Jakarta, Indonesia, now the largest city globally. The report highlights the ongoing growth of urban areas as more people around the world move to cities.
Key Facts
- The map shows the 100 biggest cities in the world using United Nations data.
- New York City and Los Angeles are the only U.S. cities on the list.
- Jakarta in Indonesia is now the largest city globally.
- Cities like Dhaka, Tokyo, and New Delhi are also in the top 10.
- As of now, 45% of the world's population lives in cities.
- New York City is 22nd on the list with 13.92 million people.
- Los Angeles ranks 27th with 12.74 million people.
- The growth in city populations helps guide future planning for infrastructure and public services.
