Lagos to Mumbai: These will be the top 7 megacities by 2100

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Dec 19, 2023

The Largest Megacities by 2100

World of Statistics projects the largest megacities of 2100, revealing massive urban landscapes and staggering populations. Let's take a look

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Lagos, Nigeria (88.3 million)

Nigeria's largest city, Lagos has experienced rapid growth. By 2100, Lagos' population is expected to cross 88 million

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Kinshasa, DR Congo (83.5 million)

Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is projected to become the second-largest city globally, with a population of 83 million

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Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (73.7 million)

Dar Es Salaam, currently home to 4.4 million people, is set for an unprecedented 1,588% population surge, reaching 74 million by 2100

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Mumbai, India (67.2 million)

India's financial capital Mumbai, currently with a population of approximately 20 million, is projected to surge to 67.2 million by the year 2100

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Delhi, India (57.3 million)

India's national capital, Delhi, currently housing around 30 million inhabitants, is anticipated to burgeon to 57.3 million by the year 2100

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Dhaka, Bangladesh (54.3 million)

The capital and largest city of Bangladesh, is expected to see its population surge to 54.3 million

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Kolkata, India (52.4 million)

A third Indian city on the list - Kolkata - is projected to be home to 52.4 million people by the year 2100

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