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Jakarta Becomes the World’s Most Populated City On 27th November 2025, the UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report declared Jakarta the world’s most populated city with an estimated 42 million residents, overtaking Tokyo. The rankings reflect a revised UN methodology applying consistent global criteria for defining urban areas. Aspect Details UN Report The findings were published in the World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report. Most Populated City Jakarta became the world’s most populated city with around 42 million residents. Global Rankings Dhaka ranked second with 37 million people, while Tokyo fell to third with 33 million. Methodology Change The revised UN…
22 April, 2026
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