The most populated cities in the world 2023

An interesting trend…

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While many of the largest cities in the U.S. have experienced declines in population from 2022 to now, the same can’t be said on the world’s stage. In fact, out of the 10 largest cities across the globe, only two have seen a population drop as the calendar moves along in 2023.

Take a look…

10. Osaka, Japan

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2023 population: 19,013,434 (0.24% decrease)

9. Mumbai, India

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2023 population: 21,296,517 (1.6% increase)

8. Beijing, China

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2023 population: 21,766,214 (2.3% increase)

7. Cairo, Egypt

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2023 population: 22,183,201 (1.99% increase)

6. Mexico City, Mexico

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2023 population: 22,281,442 (.89% increase)

5. Sao Paulo, Brazil

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2023 population: 22,619,736 (.85% increase)

4. Dhaka, Bangladesh

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2023 population: 23,209,616 (3.25% increase)

3. Shanghai, China

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2023 population: 29,210,808 (2.43% increase)

2. Delhi, India

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2023 population: 32,941,309 (2.73% increase)

1. Tokyo, Japan

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2023 population: 37,194,105 (.21% decrease)

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