A new UN report says so-called "megacities" are continuing to grow as our planet becomes increasingly urbanized.

In 2025, the world’s population has crossed 8.2 billion, and nearly half of all people now live in urban areas, a figure that ...

The U.S. capital is tiny compared to many of the world's largest cities, a new report on urbanization around the globe shows.

Nine of the top 10 mega-cities are in Asia, with Bangladesh's Dhaka projected to be the world's largest city by 2050.

In just seven years, Jakarta, Indonesia, took a giant leap from 33rd biggest city in the world to surpass Tokyo at the top of ...

Ever wonder where all the world's wealthiest people actually live? We're talking about those with more money than most of us ...

The most populous cities in the world drive global growth and innovation while grappling with overcrowding, pollution, and ...

The 10 largest cities are now ranked as follows: Jakarta (41.9 million), Dhaka (36.6 million), Tokyo, Japan (33.4 million), ...

Cities are associated with higher rates of most mental health problems compared to rural areas: an almost 40% higher risk of ...

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

For years, Tokyo was the world’s largest city, but the latest UN figures show it is no longer in first place. A new megacity ...