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Top 800 World Cities Population Statistics

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Population

Cities

Urban

Growth

Demographics

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This collection focuses on detailed population statistics for the top 800 urban areas globally. It is designed to assist researchers, analysts, and planners by offering clear, comparable metrics detailing recent population size and annual growth. The data set is essential for understanding global demographic shifts and the dynamics of large settlements.

Columns

  • City: The specific name of the urban location.
  • Country: The nation in which the city is located.
  • Population (2024): The estimated population figure for the city for the current year, 2024.
  • Population (2023): The estimated population figure for the city for the previous year, 2023.
  • Growth Rate: The calculated rate of population growth, derived from the difference between the 2024 and 2023 population figures relative to the 2023 figure.

Distribution

This data set contains statistics covering 800 major cities, resulting in 801 valid records and 6 columns. The data is often supplied in a CSV file format (e.g., World Largest Cities by Population 2024.csv, approximately 35.35 kB). The data is expected to be updated annually.

Usage

This resource is ideally suited for urban studies, allowing for detailed comparison of growth trends across continents. It is highly applicable for demographic analysis, offering raw data to model population changes. Furthermore, it supports economic research requiring current and recent population indicators for major global markets.

Coverage

Geographic Scope: Global, covering the top 800 largest cities. The cities are located across 132 unique countries.
Time Range: The population estimates are specific to the years 2023 and 2024.
Demographic Scope: City population sizes range from a minimum of approximately 723,000 to over 37 million during the period covered.

License

CC0: Public Domain

Who Can Use It

  • Researchers and Academics: Utilizing data for urbanisation studies and social science projects.
  • Governmental Agencies: Informing strategies related to urban planning and infrastructure development.
  • Consultants: Providing context for market entry analysis or regional development projects.

Dataset Name Suggestions

  • Global Urban Population & Growth Rates (2024)
  • Top 800 World Cities Population Statistics
  • Demographics of the Largest Cities (2023-2024)

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26/10/2025

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