Jakarta Tops Megacities, Urban Living Trend Grows

Tokyos reign as the worlds most populous megacity ends as Jakarta, Indonesia, takes the top spot with nearly forty-two million residents. The number of megacities has quadrupled since 1975, with most located in Asia. This shift reflects a global trend towards urban living, with city populations growing rapidly in cities like Jakarta and Dhaka. By 2050, Dhaka is projected to become the most populous city, while Tokyo is expected to drop to seventh place. Despite this growth, most cities worldwide remain small, with ninety-six percent having fewer than one million inhabitants. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.