What is a megacity?
A megacity is an urban area with a population of at least ten million people.
A megacity is an urban area with a population of over ten million people. In 1975, there were only four megacities – New York, Tokyo, Mexico City and São Paolo. Today, there are estimated to be 35.
Asia is home to 62.9% of the world’s megacities. The majority of Asia’s megacities are located in India and China, the world’s most populous countries.
In 2024, most of the world’s megacities are located in NEEs. By 2050, 14 more cities are set to become megacities, with a total increased population of some 213 million people. The new megacities are predicted to include Ahmadabad (India), Chennai (India), Chengdu (China), Dar es Salaam (United Republic of Tanzania), London (UK), Johannesburg (South Africa), Luanda (Angola), and Thành Pho Ho Chí Minh (Vietnam).
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