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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.
Here is a list of the top ten most populated cities in the world: It is perhaps unsurprising that the majority of the most populous cities in the world are in the two most populated countries in the world, China and India.
The largest city in the US is New York City, with 8.1M residents. Los Angeles ( 3.8M ) and Chicago ( 2.6M ) follow, and southern cities Houston ( 2.3M ) and Phoenix ( 1.7M ) round out the top five.
Five states have no cities with populations exceeding 100,000. They are: Delaware, Maine, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The table displays: The city rank by population as of July 1, 2023, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau [1] The city name [1] The name of the state in which the city lies [1]
What is the largest central city and urban area in the world by population? Find out in our list.
India is the most populous country on Earth and Delhi is its largest city. Home to more than 32 million residents, it is projected to surpass Tokyo's total population by the end of the decade. Delhi is essentially split between its old city in the north and its newer urban component located in the south.
The largest cities in the world, like Tokyo, Delhi, and Shanghai, have populations exceeding 25 million, driven by urbanization and economics.
Explore the largest cities in the world, bustling with millions of inhabitants, and experience the vibrant energy they exude.
This graphic uses data taken from latest official censuses and projections to rank the largest cities by population.
Here are the top 20 largest cities in the world, with populations measured by urban area in 2022.