What is the world's largest city? It just changed, UN says.

The last time the U.N. released its "World Urbanization Prospects" report was in 2018, when Tokyo was the world's most ...

Jakarta Shoots to No. 1 in World Population Ranking From No. 33. How?

The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it ...

World is now over 80% urban: UN report redefines global population distribution

A United Nations (UN) report has found that 80% of the world’s population is now living in urban areas, up from 55% in the ...
NPR

We're nearing 'peak population.' These economists are worried

Over the past century, the world's human population has exploded from around 2 billion to 8 billion. Meanwhile, the average fertility rate has gradually declined. And if that trend continues as it has ...
IFLScience

Global Population Growth Is Rapidly Declining - Here’s Why

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...
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Four-fifths of the world's population now live in urban areas

A comprehensive UN report has found that cities and towns are home to 81 per cent of the world’s population, much more than ...
Newsweek

Population Crisis Map Shows Countries Most at Risk

The global population landscape is set to experience a significant shift, as some countries grapple with dramatic declines while others anticipate major growth. New analysis from the World Population ...
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World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday

Friday, July 11 is the 2025 commemoration of the World Population Day, an annual event, observed to raise awareness on global population issues such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, ...