How many megacities were there in 2030?

The megacity is a new form of urbanization, which has been described as the urban phenomenon of the 21st century. In 1950, only New York and Tokyo had a population of over 10 million. By 2025-2030, it is estimated that around 630 million people will live in close to 40 megacities around the world.

Where will most megacities be in 2030?

Jakarta
In 2030, Jakarta will be the world’s largest megacity, with a population of 35.6 million people, surpassing Tokyo, now ranked first, which will lose ground as its population ages. Osaka, meanwhile, will become the megacity with the highest number of people over 65, or 31% of the inhabitants.

What were the first 2 mega cities?

New York City and Tokyo were the first known megacities, both reaching an urban conglomeration of over 10 million by the 1950s.

How many megacities are there in the world in 2013?

In 2013 there were 30 megacities worldwide. In 1970 there were just 3: Tokyo, London and New York. By 2025, there will be 37 megacities, but neither London or New York will be in the ‘Top Ten’.

Which city is forecast to become the largest megacity by 2025?

City population 2025

1	Tokyo, Japan	36,400,000
2	Mumbai (Bombay), India	26,385,000
3	Delhi, India	22,498,000
4	Dhaka, Bangladesh	22,015,000
5	Sao Paulo, Brazil	21,428,000

Will Jakarta overtake Tokyo?

Jakarta is due to overtake Tokyo in 2030 to become the largest city in terms of population size. Rapid population growth in Jakarta, coupled with depopulation in Tokyo, will make the Indonesian capital the largest by population size in 2030, with 35.6 million.

What was the first city on earth?

Çatalhöyük
The earliest known city is Çatalhöyük, a settlement of some 10000 people in southern Anatolia that existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC. Hunting, agriculture and animal domestication all played a role in the society of Çatalhöyük.

How many megacities were there in 2014?

28 megacities
In 2014, 28 megacities were home to 453 million people or about 12 percent of the world’s urban dwellers. Among those 28 megacities, sixteen are located in Asia, four in Latin America, three each in Africa and Europe, and two in Northern America (see map).

How many megacities were there in the world in 2013?

30 megacities
In 2013 there were 30 megacities worldwide. In 1970 there were just 3: Tokyo, London and New York. By 2025, there will be 37 megacities, but neither London or New York will be in the ‘Top Ten’.

What are the top 10 largest megacities in the world 2020?

Top 10 largest megacities in the world 2020 [Updated list] 1- Guangzhou-Foshan, China. Generally known as Canton, Guangzhou is China’s biggest city and situated on the Pearl River… 2- Tokyo-Yokohama, Japan. More noteworthy Tokyo is the second biggest urban agglomeration on the planet, gobbling up

What are the world’s biggest mega cities?

The Asian continent is the obvious leader of our ranking of worldwide mega cities. But Asia also provides the largest urban agglomerations worldwide, which consist of a bundle of political separated cities – such as Tokio-Yokohama, New York, Manila or Delhi.

How many megacities will there be in the next 20 years?

In the next 20 years, it is estimated that around 70% of the world population will be living in megacities or urban areas with a population of 10 million people or more. As of today, there are 34 cities that meet the definition of a megacity around the globe. Asia, with 20 megacities, tops the list.