A new UN report says so-called "megacities" are continuing to grow as our planet becomes increasingly urbanized.

The U.S. capital is tiny compared to many of the world's largest cities, a new report on urbanization around the globe shows.

In 2025, the world’s population has crossed 8.2 billion, and nearly half of all people now live in urban areas, a figure that ...

The last time the U.N. released its "World Urbanization Prospects" report was in 2018, when Tokyo was the world's most ...

The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it ...

The most populous cities in the world drive global growth and innovation while grappling with overcrowding, pollution, and ...

Looking for the best cities in the world to live or visit? What about the best cities to live in the U.S.? A new report from Resonance—a global consultancy—and research partner Ipsos has the answers.

To read more of The Economist’s data journalism visit our Graphic detail page. FOR THE second year running living conditions have not improved in cities around the world, according to the latest ...