Top 10 Most Populated Cities In The World 2021

The world population is estimated to have reached 7.9 billion. With more than half of the world's population lives in cities. And it will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years. After Globalization and Industrial Revolution people start to move toward cities for jobs and easier access to Social Services. But because of a growing population in cities, the cities face problems. The more humans there are on Earth, the more resources such as food, water, and the land we need, the more resources we take away from other species, and the more waste we generate.

Europe begins to shrink in population due to ageing citizens and declining birth rates. But Indian and Chinese cities will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years. Tokyo is the world’s most populous city with 37.4 million people, but this number is decreasing due to declining birth rates and an ageing population. North America, Latin America and the Caribbean make up the most urbanized regions of the world and in these countries, about more than 60% to 70% population lives in the cities. But Africa remaining the most rural. 

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10. Osaka, Japan

Osaka is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million population.

Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub.
Osaka is a major financial centre in Japan. It is home to the Osaka Securities Exchange as well as the multinational electronics corporations Panasonic and Sharp.

9. Beijing, China 

Beijing is the second-largest metropolitan area in China and the 9th largest urban area in the world with more than 20 million population.

It is home to the headquarters of most of China's largest state-owned companies and has the largest number of Fortune Global 500 companies in the world. Beijing is the "billionaire capital of the world".   It is also a major hub for the national highway, expressway, railway, and high-speed rail networks. 

8. Mumbai, India 

Mumbai is the second-largest metropolitan area in India and the 8th largest urban area in the world with more than 20.1 million population.
Mumbai is a major financial centre in India.
It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. It is home to
important financial institutions and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations.

7. Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka is the largest metropolitan area in Bangladesh and the 7th largest urban area in the world with more than 20.2 million population.
Dhaka is a major financial centre in Bangladesh.

Dhaka is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of Bangladesh. It is home to Dhaka Stock Exchange and also hosts corporate headquarters of numerous companies and multinational corporations.

6. Cairo, Egypt

Cairo is the largest metropolitan area in Egypt and the 6th largest urban area in the world with more than 20.4 million population.

Cairo is a major financial centre in Egypt. Cairo has the oldest and largest film and music industries in the Arab world. Cairo accounts for 11% of Egypt's population and 22% of its economy. The Cairo Metro is one of the only two metro systems in Africa.

5. Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City is the capital and largest metropolitan area in Mexico and the 5th largest urban area in the world with more than 21.6 million population.

It is home to the Mexican Stock Exchange as well as several corporate headquarters.
The city generates 15.8% of Mexico's GDP, and the metropolitan area accounted for about 22% of the country's GDP. Mexico City was the political, administrative, and financial centre of the Spanish colonial empire.
Mexico City has one of the world's fastest-growing economies. 

4. Sao Paulo, Brazil 

Sao Paulo is the largest metropolitan area in Brazil and Latin America and the 4th largest urban area in the world with more than 21.8 million population.

Sao Paulo is the commerce, finance, arts and entertainment capital of Brazil. Sao Paulo generates 10.7% of Brazil's GDP.
It is home to the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange as well as home to 63% of established multinationals in Brazil.

3. Shanghai, China 

Shanghai is the largest metropolitan area in China and the 3rd largest urban area in the world with more than 26.3 million population.

Shanghai is a global centre for finance, research, technology, manufacturing. It is home to the Shanghai Stock Exchange as well as multinational corporations like Alibaba.
Shanghai is a global financial centre.

2. Delhi, India 

Delhi is the largest metropolitan area in India and the 2nd largest urban area in the world with more than 29.3 million population.

Delhi is the Capital city of India. It is home to the National Stock Exchange as well as multinational companies. Delhi is the second-wealthiest city in India after Mumbai and is home to 18 billionaires and 23,000 millionaires. Delhi has one of India's largest and fastest-growing retail industries.

1. Tokyo, Japan 

Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in Japan and the largest urban area in the world with more than 37.4 million population.

it ranked fourth on the Global Financial Centres Index. Tokyo Station is the central hub for Japan's Shinkansen bullet train system.
Tokyo is a major international finance centre in Japan. It is home to the Tokyo Stock Exchange as well as Japan's transportation, publishing, electronics and broadcasting companies.