Here's what you need to know about the megacities of the future
Oct 10, 2018 · Megacities of the future Six new megacities – Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Baghdad, Chennai, Bogota and Chicago – are expected to emerge by 2030, bringing the global total to 39. Of …
Asia's megacities – and other urban transformation news | World ...
Apr 28, 2025 · This monthly round-up brings you some of the latest news on cities and urbanization. Top city and urbanization stories: How Asia's megacities can build resilience; San Francisco innovators …
10 cities are predicted to gain megacity status by 2030
Feb 6, 2019 · The vast majority of the new megacities expected to break the 10 million mark between now and 2030 are in developing regions. But London is also predicted to join the list.
This map shows the incredible growth of megacities
Jul 12, 2016 · The latest UN World Cities Report has found that the number of “megacities” – those with more than 10 million people – has more than doubled over the past two decades, from 14 in 1995 to …
India will have 7 mega cities by 2030 | World Economic Forum
Oct 5, 2016 · Megacities and mega-slums Many millions of people who move to India’s growing cities will miss out on the economic benefits of urban living. The UN report says the number of people …
These will be the world's megacities in 2030 - The World Economic …
Oct 30, 2018 · New Megacities by 2030 Just over a decade from today, there will be five new megacities in developing countries, and one from a developed market: Chicago The Windy City has been on the …
10 Future Megacities by 2050 | World Economic Forum
Jan 23, 2026 · 10 Future Megacities by 2050 The past 70 years have seen the rise of megacities: cities with more than 10 million people. But some of the fastest-growing cities are built for their new …
Megacities: soulless sprawl or shining future? - The World Economic …
Jan 23, 2013 · Whether we like them or not, megacities will increasingly become the future of our planet, writes the World Economic Forum’s Carl Björkman. For the first time in history, more people live in …
These are the world's 10 fastest growing megacities
Nov 1, 2016 · The growth of megacities, urban areas with a population of over 10 million, is a reflection of the rapid pace of urbanization in countries across the world.
This is how megacities are being held back by violence
Jun 30, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …