Top 10 Largest Cities in the World

Shanghai, China is claimed to be the most populous metropolis on the planet. Here are Top 10 Largest Cities in the World

Large populations have been settling in cities across the world to take advantage of greater economic possibilities, modern infrastructure, and other amenities. Asian cities have experienced exceptional expansion, and the majority of the world’s biggest cities are now located on the continent such as Shanghai, Beijing, Dhaka, Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, Karachi, and Guangzhou. Kinshasa is the only African city on the list. The statistics in this list were obtained from this website.

Top 10 Largest Cities in the World

10. Mumbai – 12.4 million

Mumbai is located on the western coast of the Indian Subcontinent and has a population of around 12.4 million people. Mumbai grew up around a fort built by the British in the 17th century. Its natural harbor aided its development, and by the 18th century, Mumbai had a booming industrial industry. Mumbai has the highest concentration of billionaires and millionaires of any Indian city. The Bombay Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of India are both headquartered in Mumbai. Mumbai, being an art hub, is home to both the Bollywood and Marathi film industries.

9. Tianjin – 12.7 million

Tianjin is located on China’s northern shore and has a population of approximately 12 million people. Tianjin grew as a commerce center when the Sui Dynasty’s Grand Canal was completed. The city grew rapidly throughout the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, and it has operated as a treaty port since 1860. Tianjin is also a gateway to Beijing, and the city’s European architecture echoes its imperial past. In 2014, the city’s GDP was 1.572 trillion yuan, and it had the highest GDP per capita in the country, at $17,126.

8. Manila – 12.8 million

The Spanish established the city of Manila in 1571. As a result, the city has several historic sites dating back hundreds of years, as well as a distinctive combination of architectural styles. Daniel Burnham, an American architect and urban planner, meticulously developed the city’s architecture in 1905. The city is now the capital of the Philippines and is classified as an alpha-global metropolis. Manila is known for its harbor, which is located on the banks of Manila Bay. Natural calamities like as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons are common in the city.

7. Moscow – 13.1 million

Moscow is both Russia’s largest city and the country’s capital. The city is the world’s northernmost megacity, located on the banks of the Moskva River in central Russia. Before being called the capital of Russia and the residence of the Russian Government, the city served as the seat of authority for a number of states. The city is well-known for its well-developed public transportation system, huge open spaces, and gorgeous architecture.

6. Tokyo – 13.6 million

Tokyo is located on the eastern coast of Honshu, the biggest of Japan’s four islands. The city is the Japanese capital and one of the country’s 47 prefectures. The city was originally named Edo, but when the Japanese imperial family migrated from Kyoto in 1868, it was renamed Tokyo. Tokyo’s population is predicted to be 13,617,445 people. Tokyo is home to 51 Fortune Global 500 companies and is ranked fourth in the Global Cities Index. Tokyo is virtually mostly Japanese, with small groups of Chinese and Koreans. The headquarters of important firms and financial institutions are located in Tokyo, whereas the manufacturing sector is mostly centered in Yokohama, Chiba, and Kawasaki.

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5. Dhaka – 14.5

Since the 17th century, the city now known as Dhaka has been a renowned commercial hub, serving as the capital of various empires and kingdoms before becoming the capital of newly independent Bangladesh in 1971. It is the biggest metropolis in Bangladesh and one of the main cities in South Asia, with a population of 14.5 million people. The city’s population has increased dramatically over the last several decades, and it will be a megacity by the twenty-first century. It is the region’s principal financial, political, and cultural hub.

4. Istanbul – 14.6 million

Istanbul has an interesting history, having been founded as Byzantion approximately 660 BCE and reconstructed as Constantinople in 330 CE. Istanbul served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman Empires, the latter of which turned it into an Islamic hub. The city’s location along the fabled Silk Road aided in the settling of many peoples in its jurisdiction. Istanbul has a population of about 14 million people and draws millions of tourists each year as one of Europe’s most popular tourist attractions. Istanbul is also known as a historical, artistic, cultural, and entertainment center.

3. Karachi – 18 million

Karachi is the capital of Sindh Province, and its metropolitan region has a population of 18 million people. The city has a strategic location on the Arabian Sea and is home to two of Pakistan’s main ports, Port Bin Qasim and Port of Karachi. The city was founded in 1729 as a walled settlement named Kolachi, and it rose to prominence during the British rule. Karachi is Pakistan’s most diverse and secular metropolis, with citizens of all nationalities, races, and religions. Karachi’s formal economy was worth $113 billion in 2014, accounting for almost 20% of the country’s GDP.

2. Beijing – 18.5 million

Beijing is China’s capital, and it is located on the North China plain in the country’s north-central area. The city, also known as Peking, has had an exciting history, ranging from being one of China’s Four Great Ancient Capitals to foreign occupation and civil war in the twentieth century. Following the 1949 Communist Revolution, Beijing developed itself as an industrial sector. The city’s industrial sector produces automobiles, textiles, petrochemicals, aerospace equipment, and semiconductors, among other things. Beijing has a population of over 20 million people. Beijing is a cultural hub with seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

1. Shanghai – 24.1 million

With a population of 24.1 million, Shanghai is the most populated city proper not just in Asia, but also in the globe. Shanghai is strategically located in the Yangtze River Delta, and its port is the world’s busiest, handling 37 million TEUs in 2016. Qinglong Town, built in 746, before Shanghai and thrived as an Imperial China commerce port. Shanghai’s economic potential made it a focal point of strife in the nineteenth century, as the British and French battled for control of the city. During World War II, the Japanese also conquered Shanghai. Shanghai is a modern-day commercial and trading powerhouse in China, with double-digit growth since 1992, barring the global recessions of 2008 and 2009. The main three service sectors in Shanghai are real estate, financial services, and retail, with manufacturing accounting for over 40% of total production. Shanghai is home to a plethora of industrial zones, including the Shanghai Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone. Shanghai draws both local immigration and international inhabitants from Japan, the United States, and Korea.

What’s the Biggest City in the World?

Shanghai is the world’s most populous metropolis, with a total population of 24.1 million people. Beijing, Karachi, Istanbul, and Dhaka are the next largest cities after Shanghai.

The World’s Largest Cities

Rank	City	Country	Population
1	Shanghai	China	24,153,000
2	Beijing	China	18,590,000
3	Karachi	Pakistan	18,000,000
4	Istanbul	Turkey	14,657,000
5	Dhaka	Bangladesh	14,543,000
6	Tokyo	Japan	13,617,000
7	Moscow	Russia	13,197,596
8	Manila	Philippines	12,877,000
9	Tianjin	China	12,784,000
10	Mumbai	India	12,400,000
11	Sao Paulo	Brazil	12,038,000
12	Shenzhen	China	11,908,000
13	Guangzhou	China	11,548,000
14	Delhi	India	11,035,000
15	Wuhan	China	10,608,000
16	Lahore	Pakistan	10,355,000
17	Seoul	South Korea	10,290,000
18	Chengdu	China	10,152,000
19	Kinshasa	Congo D.R.	10,125,000
20	Lima	Peru	9,752,000
21	Jakarta	Indonesia	9,608,000
22	Cairo	Egypt	9,500,000
23	Mexico City	Mexico	8,919,000
24	Tehran	Iran	8,847,000
25	Baghdad	Iraq	8,765,000
26	Xian	China	8,705,000
27	London	UK	8,674,000
28	New York City	USA	8,550,000
29	Nanjing	China	8,460,000
30	Bangalore	India	8,444,000