The global population living in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million people varies significantly across countries. Singapore tops with a complete saturation of its population in large urban areas, followed closely by Puerto Rico, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Recent trends indicate notable growth in countries such as Lebanon, China, and Ukraine, with China experiencing a strong year-on-year increase of 2.46% and Ukraine showing the highest variation at 6.03%. Conversely, countries like Puerto Rico and Libya have seen declines in urban population concentrations.
Looking toward the future, urban migration is expected to continue as developing countries see faster growth in large cities due to economic opportunities. Emphasis on sustainable development, infrastructure, and housing in rapidly growing urban areas will be crucial as nations adapt to increasing urbanization.
Top countries in Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million People by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Population | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Singapore | 100 | 2022 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Puerto Rico | 76.55 | 2023 | +0.97% | -0.081% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Kuwait | 76.09 | 2023 | +0.3% | +1.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Arab Emirates | 67.23 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 65.25 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Republic of the Congo | 65.05 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 62.14 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 57.47 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Uruguay | 51.88 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Paraguay | 51.19 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.47% | View data |
