Most populated cities in the world 2025 ranked with full data. Discover fastest-growing megacities and key trends in global urbanization.

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. Among these are Shanghai and …

Nov 18, 2025 · 1 December 2025 – Our world is becoming increasingly urban. Cities are now home to 45 per cent of the global population of 8.2 billion, according to UN DESA’s World …

Oct 1, 2025 · Top 10 largest cities in the world by population in 2025: Full rankings below. (Representational Image) Top 10 largest cities in the world by population in 2025: According to …

Nov 21, 2025 · Discover the world’s most populous cities in 2025 according to World Urbanization Prospects. See which megacities lead global population growth and urban expansion.

Oct 26, 2025 · Discover the biggest city in the world by population in 2025, with Tokyo leading at over 37 million residents. Explore global megacity growth and urbanization trends.

Jul 11, 2025 · According to the World Population Review, the world's most populous cities remain concentrated in Asia and Latin America. Tokyo, Delhi, and Shanghai continue to lead in …

Dec 5, 2025 · The world’s population map keeps shifting, and 2025 brings a big shake-up in the urban rankings. Tokyo used to be the world’s most crowded city for many years. It was a …