The Chinese municipality of Chongqing, which is the largest city proper in the world by population, comprises a huge administrative area of 82,403 km 2, around the size of Austria.

Among these are Shanghai and Beijing in China, with populations of 30.5M and 22.6M million respectively, along with Delhi (34.7M), and Mumbai (22.1M) in India. However, Tokyo is the largest …

However, all these groupings have one thing in common: they feature a central city surrounded by contiguous settlements of people. The list below represents the world’s 25 largest such groupings.

Oct 26, 2025 · Discover the biggest city in the world by population in 2025, with Tokyo leading at over 37 million residents. Explore global megacity growth and urbanization trends.

Jun 30, 2025 · According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Tokyo continues to hold the title of the most populous city with 37 million residents, followed by Delhi …

Discover the world's 100 most populous cities. Tokyo leads with 37.7M people, followed by Jakarta, Delhi, and Guangzhou. Complete ranking with population data.

Aug 26, 2025 · The largest city in the world is Tokyo, Japan with about 37 million people. Other major cities include Delhi, Shanghai, São Paulo, Mexico City, Cairo, Dhaka, Mumbai, Beijing, and Osaka.

List of the largest cities in the world (with the largest population). If you are interested in the answer to the question "What are the largest cities in the world?" you've come to the right place! With rapid …

Nov 18, 2025 · 1 December 2025 – Our world is becoming increasingly urban. Cities are now home to 45 per cent of the global population of 8.2 billion, according to UN DESA’s World …

Dec 4, 2025 · Data analytics company Euromonitor International has revealed its top 100 city destinations for 2025 and there are a few changes at the top of the list.