With the global population now at 8.2 billion, here are the 5 most populous cities in the world, which together account for about 2% of the world’s total population as of August 2024.
Tokyo, the most populous city in the world with 37 million residents, faces a declining population growth rate of -0.21%. In fact, Japan has seen a continuous drop in population growth for 15 years.
Delhi is the world’s second most populous city with 38 million people. The Indian capital has a population growth rate (YoY) of 2.63%. In 2023, India became the most populous country.
Shanghai, with around 30 million people, is the world’s third-most populous city and has a 2.25% growth rate.
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is the fourth most populous city in the world with about 24 million residents and has the highest population growth rate among the top 5 cities at 3.13%.
São Paulo, with about 23 million people, is the fifth most populous city globally. It has a growth rate of 0.83% and is the only non-Asian city in the top 5.
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