
NEW YORK, NY - Delhi has become the world’s second most populous city behind Tokyo, more than doubling its population since 1990 to 25 million, according to a United Nations report. The 2014 revision of the World Urbanization Prospects, released on July 11, said India is projected to add the highest number of people to its urban population by 2050, ahead of China. The Indian capital is expected to retain its status as...

the world’s second most populous city through at least 2030, when its population is expected to rise swiftly to 36 million. Tokyo topped the U.N. ranking of the most populous cities in 2014 with 38 million inhabitants. While its population is projected to decline, it will remain the world’s largest city in 2030 with 37 million people. Mumbai, which ranks sixth on the list of the world’s most populous cities in 2014, is projected to become the fourth largest city in 2030 when its population grows to 28 million, from the current 21 million. Tokyo and New Delhi were followed by Shanghai with 23 million, and Mexico City, Mumbai and Sao Paulo, each with around 21 million inhabitants in 2014. The report said the largest urban growth would take place in India, China and Nigeria between 2014 and 2050, with the three countries accounting for 37 percent of the projected growth of the world’s urban population.
By 2050, India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers, way more than China’s projection of 292 million. India’s current urban population is 410 million. This is projected to grow to 814 million by 2050. China currently has the largest urban population of 758 million. Four of India’s cities – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad – with 5 to 10 million inhabitants presently, are projected to become megacities in the coming years for a total of seven megacities projected in the country by 2030. Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Pune and Surat will add a total of 27 million people to its population in 2030. Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad will be among the world’s top 30 cities by 2030.
By 2050, India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers, way more than China’s projection of 292 million. India’s current urban population is 410 million. This is projected to grow to 814 million by 2050. China currently has the largest urban population of 758 million. Four of India’s cities – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad – with 5 to 10 million inhabitants presently, are projected to become megacities in the coming years for a total of seven megacities projected in the country by 2030. Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Pune and Surat will add a total of 27 million people to its population in 2030. Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad will be among the world’s top 30 cities by 2030.