Most populated city: Jakarta tops list with estimated 42 million residents; replaces Tokyo
Jakarta has surpassed Tokyo as the world's most populated city, now home to an estimated 42 million people, according to a new UN report. Dhaka follows closely. This shift is attributed to updated methodology for defining urban areas. The report highlights a global trend of increasing urbanisation, with cities expected to drive future population growth.
Jakarta has surpassed Tokyo as the world's most populated city, now home to an estimated 42 million people, according to a new UN report. Dhaka follows closely. This shift is attributed to updated methodology for defining urban areas. The report highlights a global trend of increasing urbanisation, with cities expected to drive future population growth.
