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The Chinese municipality of Chongqing, which is the largest city proper in the world by population, comprises a huge administrative area of 82,403 km 2, around the size of Austria.

4 days ago · It also makes Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, the world’s second-biggest city, with 36.6mn people. Cities in Asia dominate the list.

Oct 26, 2025 · Discover the biggest city in the world by population in 2025, with Tokyo leading at over 37 million residents. Explore global megacity growth and urbanization trends.

With more than 72 million inhabitants, Guangzhou, China, is far and away the world’s largest city. But, what defines a city?

Jun 30, 2025 · According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Tokyo continues to hold the title of the most populous city with 37 million residents, followed by Delhi …

The list below ranks the 15 largest urban regions on Earth by population, using greater metropolitan estimates that reflect real-world city size, not administrative limits.