Growth will come mainly in India, China and Nigeria as rural dwelling declines and Delhi outstrips Tokyo to become biggest city by 2028 Show
 Delhi is home to 29 million people but will overtake Tokyo (37 million) by 2050 to become the world’s largest city, the UN says. Photograph: Manish Swarup/AP Delhi is home to 29 million people but will overtake Tokyo (37 million) by 2050 to become the world’s largest city, the UN says. Photograph: Manish Swarup/APReuters Thu 17 May 2018 10.00 AESTLast modified on Mon 3 Feb 2020 23.47 AEDTTwo-thirds of people in the world will be living in cities by 2050 and the boom will be concentrated in India, China and Nigeria, according to United Nations estimates released on Wednesday. The world’s rural population will peak in a few years then decline by 2050, according to the report by the UN’s population division. Paul Ehrlich: 'Collapse of civilisation is a near certainty within decades' Read more Tokyo is currently the world’s largest city with 37 million people, followed by Delhi with 29 million, Shanghai with 26 million, and Mexico City and São Paulo, each with around 22 million inhabitants. Cairo, Mumbai, Beijing and Dhaka all have close to 20 million inhabitants. However, Delhi will overtake Tokyo in top spot by around 2028, the report said. At about the same time, India is expected to surpass China as the country with the world’s largest total population. Around 55% of the world population lives in urban areas today, increasing to 68% by 2050. India, China and Nigeria will account for more than a third of that expansion. There will also be more megacities. In 1990 there were just 10 megacities, classed as places with populations of 10 million or more. There are now 33 megacities and by 2030, 43 megacities are projected, mostly in developing countries. The 100 million city: is 21st century urbanisation out of control? Read more However, a few cities in Japan and South Korea – for example, Nagasaki and Busan – have experienced population decline since 2000. Several cities in eastern Europe, such as in Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine, have lost population since the turn of the century. However, urbanisation could be seen as positive, said John Wilmoth, director of the population division. “The increasing concentration of people in cities provides a way of more economically providing services,” he said. “We find that urban populations have better access to health care and education.” The concentration of population may also help to minimise our environmental impact on the planet, he said, and help cities design policies and practices to prepare for the influx. The Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. TravelThese will be the world's 10 biggest cities in 2050 Research estimates Lagos, Nigeria will be world's most populous place by 2100Rebecca Harrington Sunday 14 January 2018 15:16 CommentsArticle bookmarkedFind your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile Don't show me this message again ✕Mumbai is predicted to have a population of over 42m by the middle of the century (Shutterstock/monotoomono) Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for weekly expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailPlease enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy notice Thanks for signing up to theSimon Calder’s Travel email{{ #verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} The human population is growing at an alarming rate. By 2050, there will be almost 10bn people on the planet. We've been hearing this for years, but where is the most growth happening? Today, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world, with about 38m residents. None of the 10 most populous cities in the world are in Africa and only two (Sao Paulo and Mexico City) are in Latin America. But in the next three decades, that's going to change. Based on population growth models, the Global Cities Institute at the University of Toronto projects these will be the 10 biggest cities in 2050.
Mumbai won't be number one for long. The Global Cities Institute projects that Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will be the most populous city in the world by 2075 and that by 2100, it will be surpassed by the 88m future residents of Lagos, Nigeria. Read more: • May tackles new Brexit Rebellion Read the original article on Business Insider UK. © 2018. Follow Business Insider UK on Twitter. More aboutMexico CityNew YorkKarachiTokyoLagosKolkataKinshasaDelhiDhakaMumbaiJoin our new commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments1/1These will be the world's 10 biggest cities in 2050These will be the world's 10 biggest cities in 2050Research estimates Lagos, Nigeria will be world's most populous place by 2100 ✕ Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Subscribe Already subscribed? Log in Most PopularPopular videosSponsored FeaturesVoucher Codes Travelodge Discount Code 5% off all bookings - Travelodge discount codeTUI Discount Code Save £200 on 2023 holidays with this TUI discount codeBarcelo Discount Code 12% off the exclusive Torre de Madrid - Barcelo discount codeNational Trust Discount Code £15 voucher with annual memberships - National Trust discount codeHotels Com Discount Code Extra 10% off travel with this Hotels.com discount code for NHSIndy / Compare Compare UK Broadband DealsCompare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you Cheap Broadband Deals in 2022Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area Fibre Broadband Deals December 2022All you need to know about fibre broadband Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK December 2022Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this December What will the biggest city be in 2050?As we move into 2050 we see a boom in the Lagos, the big city in Nigeria driven by local and global migration.. Kolkata (Calcutta), India – 33,042,208.. Lagos, Nigeria – 32,629,709.. Tokyo, Japan – 32,621,993.. Karachi, Pakistan – 31,696,042.. New York City-Newark, USA – 24,768,743.. Mexico City, Mexico – 24,328,738.. What will be the largest city in 2100?City Population 2100. What will be the biggest country in 2050?Projections by countries. What will be the next biggest city?Within eight years, Delhi is expected to surpass Tokyo to become the largest megalopolis in the world, making it the epicenter of a global phenomenon: Fifteen years ago, most of the world's population lived in the countryside, and today, most live in cities. The U.N.
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