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Great100000:
Every year on July 11, World Population Day draws attention to the demographic trends reshaping societies around the globe. In 2026, the United Nations marks the occasion under the theme, "Realizing the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People – Today and for the Future," highlighting how young people's decisions about education, employment, housing, relationships, and family life are increasingly influenced by the cities they inhabit. Drawing on Lives, Choices and Futures, a global survey of more than 108,000 young adults across 73 countries, this year's campaign underscores the close relationship between demographic change and the social, economic, and spatial conditions of cities.

As more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas, a proportion projected to approach 70 percent by 2050, cities remain at the forefront of demographic transformation. Continued urban growth places increasing pressure on housing, infrastructure, mobility networks, public space, and climate adaptation, while reinforcing the role of architecture, planning, and public policy in shaping more inclusive and resilient urban environments. Population trends also reveal where these pressures are most concentrated, providing insight into the metropolitan regions that continue to expand most rapidly.

Discover below the world's 20 most populated cities in 2026, measured according to the latest available estimates from WPR, together with each city's annual population growth compared to the previous year.

1. Shanghai, China

Population: 24,722,254 (1.93%)

2. Delhi, India

Population: 23,390,383 (2.42%)

3. Kinshasa, DR Congo

Population: 21,852,144 (5.13%)

4. Mumbai, India

Population: 21,782,818 (1.13%)

5. Beijing, China

Population: 21,571,693 (2.06%)

6. Karachi, Pakistan

Population: 21,243,390 (4.03%)

7. Shenzhen, China

Population: 20,622,629 (2.64%)

8. Guangzhou, China

Population: 18,515,410 (2.23%)

9. Kano, Nigeria

Population: 17,510,247 (3.16%)

10. Chengdu, China

Population: 15,831,571 (2.44%)

11. Istanbul, Turkiye

Population: 15,791,519 (0.29%)

12. Bengaluru, India

Population: 15,565,994 (4.1%)

13. Kolkata, India

Population: 15,440,671 (0.63%)

14. Lagos, Nigeria

Population: 14,881,845 (2.38%)

15. Lahore, Pakistan

Population: 14,062,745 (2.64%)

16. Moscow, Russia

Population: 13,399,945 (0.95%)

17. Chennai, India

Population: 13,109,989 (2.81%)

18. Jakarta, Indonesia

Population: 12,545,537 (1.68%)

19. Tianjin, China

Population: 12,361,093 (1.8%)

20. Johannesburg, South Africa

Population: 12,043,175 (2.88%)

Editor's Note: This ranking is based on the latest estimates published by World Population Review (WPR). Because definitions of city proper, metropolitan area, and urban agglomeration vary across countries, population figures are not directly comparable across all urban regions. Cities with extensive suburban populations, such as Tokyo or Jakarta, may therefore appear lower in the ranking than they do under broader metropolitan definitions.

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/1092474/the-worlds-largest-cities-in-2026-by-population

Lagos is actually 30m and should top the list

Atiku is more popular
Obi is more influential in South
Atiku is more influential in the north
Na so e jus be

Same person that said he is no more interested and has withdrew from the race because of intimidation?



Confused Boy

Forget gym,
If you know how to eat right and balanced you get to see result of weight lost in less than 2 weeks...

That's if you're consistent and disciplined

Burkina Faso is South America 😏

So a Katsina Hausa man will then contest for the seat of Anambra Central senatorial district ?🙄

It was under this man that 20B missed in cbn which led to his suspension during GEJ

Davoneskay:
Arsenal will definitely score at least 4 goals against Chelsea. God is definitely with the Gunners this season.

Iffa land you one your brain go dey

Arsenal will explain to Chelsea tonight what make them to think they can win epl this season

hakeemhakeem:
Why do they killed the press woman even in a war you don't do that

Are you for real ?

So many problems in this shiithole

As if the head of state in Guinea-Bissau care about the suspension

Between Politicians, Yeyebrities and Satan
I dont even know who lies the most again

Nice one

Refrigerator and Fan

Alimosho population is massive anyways

Can someone explain to why they cover the baby's face?

Good one from the people's governor



In fact it should be extended across all nursery, primary and secondary.

Take your results or reports cards, go home to celebrate you pass or fail peacefully

Don't believe everything you see on today's internet

Osebanjo:
Really? Tiwa was 30 when she released kelekele love? Abi nor be her debut be that? Omo.

She's 45 now
She released that song in 2010
Evidently she was 30 then

How much to construct a New one?

Is Pet Edochie dragging longevity in the industry with him?

He now reduces weight,
Would be nice if he can maintain it!


Thank God for his life

fabolouz1:
Arsenal would not lift the epl trophy in the next ten years .

This a fact that sound fake but it's actually true 😁

wittywriter:
Olivier Giroud was on the pitch of play for 90mins and never had a single contact with the ball been played .

True...stop showing ignorance online...DYOR.




Wittyness

A single contact with the ball or a single shot on target?

A typical Nigerian mother will not ask him to return that car

Even if you Give Tinubu government 10 years to fix Nigeria problem,
The problem will only get from bad to worst

Mindlog:

A typical Nigerian politician reaction to issues either in favour of it Or against it, depends whether he is benefiting from it or Not

JASONjnr:
Even US is borrowing with all their development and good economy.....

If Nigeria choose not to borrow like US and the Nig Government lives within it reach and revenue generated without borrowing will the country collapse?

It's a sin in borrowing without a sincere plan to pay back

She studied mass communication, if she was posted to an Oil company, Bank, or one big multinational company she won't complain.



When serving, you must not necessarily be posted to where you have to practice what you studied alone