When considering the most populous cities globally, it’s essential to differentiate between the city proper and metropolitan areas. The following rankings focus on the largest cities by population and their respective population densities, based on the latest data.
Top 10 Most Populous Cities in the World
The cities listed below represent the most populous urban areas in the world:
- 1. Tokyo, Japan – 37.4 million people
- 2. Delhi, India – 31.0 million people
- 3. Shanghai, China – 27.0 million people
- 4. São Paulo, Brazil – 22.0 million people
- 5. Mexico City, Mexico – 21.7 million people
- 6. Dhaka, Bangladesh – 21.6 million people
- 7. Cairo, Egypt – 20.9 million people
- 8. Mumbai, India – 20.7 million people
- 9. Beijing, China – 20.4 million people
- 10. Osaka, Japan – 19.1 million people
Top 10 Cities by Population Density
- 1. Manila, Philippines – 42,857 people per km²
- 2. Dhaka, Bangladesh – 29,000 people per km²
- 3. Karachi, Pakistan – 24,000 people per km²
- 4. Kolkata, India – 23,000 people per km²
- 5. Paris, France – 20,000 people per km²
- 6. Mumbai, India – 20,000 people per km²
- 7. Cairo, Egypt – 19,000 people per km²
- 8. Istanbul, Turkey – 18,000 people per km²
- 9. Jakarta, Indonesia – 17,000 people per km²
- 10. Seoul, South Korea – 17,000 people per km²
Conclusion
These rankings reflect the major global cities that stand out in both population size and density. It’s important to note that the numbers for population and density are estimates that can vary depending on sources and data updates.
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