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There are 81 cities in the world with a population exceeding 5 million people, according to 2024 estimates by the United Nations. The UN figures include a mixture of city proper, metropolitan area, and urban area.
Among these are Shanghai and Beijing in China, with populations of 29.9M and 22.2M million respectively, along with Delhi (33.8M), and Mumbai (21.7M) in India. However, Tokyo is the largest city in the world if the entire Tokyo metro area is included, with a total of 37.1M residents.
With more than 70 million inhabitants, Guangzhou, China, is far and away the world’s largest city. But, what defines a city?
This graphic uses data taken from latest official censuses and projections to rank the largest cities by population.
2024 Metro Area Rankings. Rank. City Name. Population. 1. New York City. 19,034,000. 2. Los Angeles.
Where are the world’s largest cities in terms of population? This graphic looks at the top 20 most populous cities in the world.
The largest cities in the world, like Tokyo, Delhi, and Shanghai, have populations exceeding 25 million, driven by urbanization and economics.
Demographia measured the world's largest cities by population according to urban area. Urban areas are linked by commuting flows and social and economic interactions. The urban area of...
Related research and data. Charts. Access to electricity, urban vs. rural. Annual growth rate of urban agglomerations with 300,00 inhabitants or more. Annual growth rate of urban population share. Do more people live in urban or rural areas? Employment in agriculture vs. urban population.
Explore our interactive map showcasing the largest cities by population around the world. This dynamic tool allows users to visualize and compare the population sizes of major urban centers globally.