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The 10 Most Populated Cities In The World (2023)

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In this article, you will discover the most populated cities in the world as of 2021.

However, some of these cities are hubs of many innovative companies and destinations for foreign investors.

Most of you as start guessing which city should be among the list.

But as we all know, China and India are the most populated countries in the world.

So in that case, the cities in those countries should be among the list of the most populated cities in the world.

In addition to that, there are some countries you would never imagine that there are among the list.

But to make matter worst.

Most of these cities’ population is actually 20 percent of their country’s population.

That’s insane, right!

Moreover, the cities have attracted over 40% increase in their respective countries economies and still expecting more.

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Without any further waste of time, it will be important we head directly to the list so you can see it yourself.

The 10 Most Populated Cities In The World (2021)

Here are the 10 most populated countries in the world right now.

10. Osaka

Osaka is the biggest and most commercial city in Japan.

This city alone has about 19.1 million inhabitants and its population keeps on increasing every year.

Many Japanese citizens consider the city has its traditional economic hubs.

Not only that, the city has continually attracted more direct investors and been address as the center of Japanese culture.

Nevertheless, some of the most notable international companies you will find in Osaka city are Panasonic and Sharp.

However, there is one of the Japanese famous landmarks in the city called “Osaka Castle”.

At the Osaka castle, you will find the oldest Buddhist temple, Siege of Osaka, and Shitennō-Ji.

These places is also a major destination for a tourist attraction to foreigners and traveling expert.

On November 1, 2020, a second referendum to merge Osaka’s 24 wards into 4 semi-autonomous wards was narrowly voted down.

This vote is allowed for the implementation of the Osaka Metropolis plan as pursued by the mayor of Osaka city.

Previously, Osaka city has been ranked as one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in.

The city ranked in 2008 at the eleventh place, in 2009 as the second most expensive city and repeat the same position in 2013 according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

9. Mumbai

Mumbai is one of the most populated cities in India.

It was previously known as Bombay based on the ground that it was the center of the Bollywood movies industry.

You will find Mumbai is the west coast of India.

Currently, Mumbai has an estimated population of 20.4 million inhabitants.

However, Mumbai city is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the second-most populous city in India.

In addition, the Mumbai city was named “The Alpa world City” in 2008.

Due to the fact that it’s was where the highest number of millionaires and billionaires lives.

Moreover, Mumbai is the financial, commercial, and entertainment capital of India.

The city has also been reported generating 6.16% of India’s GDP along with 70% of maritime trade.

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In the past years, Mumbai city has been regarded as the home of Bollywood.

8. Beijing

Beijing is one of the most populated cities in the world with a population of 21 million peoples’.

The city is located in China.

However, most of the economist know the city as a hub for china technology and culture.

It also became one of the world-leading destinations for business and politics in Asia.

Moreover, Beijing houses most of the famous companies in China and hometown to hundreds of billionaires.

In addition, it’s regard as the second most largest city in China.

Beijing has the second biggest airport in the world and one of the busiest railways in the world.

The city remains one of the oldest city in the world.

It house over 80 universities with quality education achievement from the millennia.

7. Dhaka

Dhaka is also Bangladesh’s capital city and has a population of 21.1 million residents.

However, it’s regarded as one of the major cities in South Asia and the cultural center of Bangladesh.

The city rose to prominence in the 17th century as a provincial capital and commercial center of the Mughal Empire.

Besides, there was a time the Dhaka city was referred to “Venice of the East“.

This was when the state was ruled by the British and that exposed them to electricity, water supply, and railways.

Now, Dhaka became the financial, commercial, and entertainment capital of Bangladesh.

In previous years, the economic diversity of Dhaka has grown tremendously.

Today, Dhaka Stock Exchange has over 750 listed companies and a city of over 2,000 skyscrapers.

6. Cairo

Most Populated Cities In The World

Cairo is one of the ancient cities In Egypt and the capital of the Egypt middle East.

The city was founded in 969AD and titled “the city of a thousand minarets”.

However, Cairo city has been regarded as a place of region’s, political and cultural life with 21.9 million people.

Today, Cairo city house the second oldest university in the world which is the Al-Azhar University.

Besides, Cairo was recently ranked as one of the busiest cities in the world with over 1 billion annual passenger rides.

Nevertheless, the Cairo city remain the most busiest city in Africa.

5. Mexico City

Mexico City is the fifth most populous city in the world, located in North America down in the valley of Mexico.

The City makes it the second-largest metropolitan area of the Western Hemisphere.

In addition, it’s also regarded as the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world.

Besides, Mexico City was responsible for generating 15.8% of Mexico’s GDP.

Nevertheless, researchers said that Mexico City is five times as large as Costa Rica and about the same size as Peru.

This could be true, because it’s the oldest capital city in the Americas.

During that time, it was said to be originally built on an island of Lake Texcoco and was later destroyed in 1521.

According to the Spanish Urban Standard, they were subsequently redesigned and rebuilt in Mexico City in 1524.

The first head of government in Mexico City was elected in 1997 after gaining the right to elect public officers.

Lastly, The city has several progressive policies, such as abortion on demand, no-fault divorce, and same-sex marriage, and more.

4. Sao Paulo

Most Populated Cities In The World
Panorámica diurna de Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo is the major city of Brazil which is mostly known for a well define incredible architecture.

However, Sao Paulo happens to be the fourth most populated city in the world.

Besides, it’s the most populous Portuguese-speaking city in the world with over 22 million inhabitants.

Moreover, It exercises powerful international influences in commerce, finance, arts, and entertainment.

The tallest skyscraper in Brazil is located in Sao Paulo along with other multinational businesses.

Today, Sao Paulo which is a Portuguese word for “Saint Paul” is generating 10.7% of Brazil’s GDP.

3. Shanghai

Most Populated Cities In The World

The third most populated cities in the world today is the world’s busiest container port “Shanghai”

Shanghai is the China’s biggest financial city in the world.

Shanghai is a global center for finance, research, technology, manufacturing, and transportation.

The city became prominent in the 19 century where trading of fishing and market town was their major source of income.

Not just that, the city was one of five treaty ports forced open to foreign trade after the First Opium War.

Today, Shanghai is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalization.

China turn the municipality to the first trade-free-zone.

Nevertheless, Shanghai city has the highest number of billionaires in the world.

The city house some of the best universities in the world including Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

2. Delhi

Most Populated Cities In The World

The second most populated cities in the world is “Delhi” in India.

However, the city wasn’t the biggest in India as of 2011 but sooner they take-over the spot against Mumbai.

It was in 2016 that Delhi became the biggest city in India with over 30 million inhabitants.

Today, the city is currently generating over 20% of India GDP.

Delhi is of great historical significance as an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as the political center of India.

1. Tokyo

Most Populated Cities In The World

Tokyo is the most populated cities in the world and in Japan.

The National government headquarter is located in the city as well as the seat of the Emperor of Japan.

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In 2020, it’s reported that the city population has increased to 37.3 million residents.

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Today, Tokyo is the largest urban economy in the world by gross domestic product.

Most of the notable things you will find in Tokyo is the world’s tallest tower called “Tokyo Skytree”.

Another notable thing you’ll find in the city is the largest underground floodwater in the world.

You will still find most of the international companies headquartered in Tokyo.

Final Thought on The Most Populated Cities In The World

From the list, you can see that Tokyo is the most populated city in the world.

This city alone has over 37 million inhabitants and currently regarded as one of the most industrious locations in the world.

However, these are some countries’ populations in Africa and most Asian countries in the world.

We believe you have learn so many thing from this article.

With that been done, you can tell us what’s your opinion about the most populated cities in the world.

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