Top 10 Most Populous Cities in the World: Tokyo Takes the Lead

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Cindy Mutia Annur 28/04/2023 14:41 WIB

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According to World Population Review data, Tokyo is the world's most populous city. Japan's capital is recorded as having 37.19 million inhabitants at the beginning of 2023.

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The global population distribution is uneven. Some cities have enormous populations, while others have very few.

According to World Population Review data, Tokyo is the world's most populous city. The Japanese capital had a recorded population of 37.19 million at the beginning of 2023.

Tokyo is not only the center of Japanese business but also a major global economic hub, renowned for its beautiful cityscape, unique food and fashion, and anime industry.

Delhi is the second most populous city, with a recorded population of 32.94 million.

Next is Shanghai, China's largest city, with a population of 29.21 million, followed by Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with 23.20 million inhabitants.

Below is a complete list of the 10 most populous cities in the world as of April 28, 2023:

1. Tokyo (Japan): 37,194,104
2. Delhi (India): 32,941,308
3. Shanghai (China): 29,210,808
4. Dhaka (Bangladesh): 23,209,616
5. Sao Paulo (Brazil): 22,619,736
6. Mexico City (Mexico): 22,281,442
7. Cairo (Egypt): 22,183,200
8. Beijing (China): 21,766,214
9. Mumbai (India): 21,296,516
10. Osaka (Japan): 19,013,434

Jakarta is the 28th most populous city in the world, with a recorded population of 11.24 million.

Other Indonesian cities on this list include Bekasi (129th), Surabaya (159th), and Depok (160th).

Meanwhile, according to World Population Review data, the least populous city is Suining. Located in China, it has a population of approximately 750,000, roughly 7% of Jakarta's total population.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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