Change in urbanization worldwide, by urban area size 1970-2035
Population living in urban areas worldwide from 1970 to 2035, by urban area size (in millions)
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This statistic shows the number of people living in urban areas worldwide from 1970 to 2035. By 2035, 812.2 million people worldwide will live in urban areas with populations of 10 million or more.
Population living in urban areas worldwide from 1970 to 2035, by urban area size (in millions)
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| 10 million or more | 5 to 10 million | 1 to 5 million | 500,000 to 1 million | 300,000 to 500,000 | Fewer than 300,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 69.53 | 107.97 | 294.58 | 155.52 | 98.83 | 812.2 |
| 1995 | 207.53 | 162.66 | 537.47 | 235.81 | 177.78 | 1,254.26 |
| 2015 | 462.79 | 310.17 | 865.04 | 382.4 | 269.75 | 1,691.36 |
| 2035* | 862.08 | 492.68 | 1,262.97 | 527.26 | 327.83 | 2,083.01 |
| 10 million or more | 5 to 10 million | 1 to 5 million | 500,000 to 1 million | 300,000 to 500,000 | Fewer than 300,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 69.53 | 107.97 | 294.58 | 155.52 | 98.83 | 812.2 |
| 1995 | 207.53 | 162.66 | 537.47 | 235.81 | 177.78 | 1,254.26 |
| 2015 | 462.79 | 310.17 | 865.04 | 382.4 | 269.75 | 1,691.36 |
| 2035* | 862.08 | 492.68 | 1,262.97 | 527.26 | 327.83 | 2,083.01 |
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by Erin Duffin,
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Aug 22, 2019
This statistic shows the number of people living in urban areas worldwide from 1970 to 2035. By 2035, 812.2 million people worldwide will live in urban areas with populations of 10 million or more.
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