jakarta Now World’s Most Populous City, UN Report Finds

jakarta has surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city, according to a UN study. the study employs new criteria to provide a more accurate picture of rapid urbanization and the growth of megacities.

The Indonesian capital now houses 42 million people, estimates the population division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs in its World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report, published this month.

Dhaka, the capital of bangladesh, follows with 37 million residents. Tokyo, previously ranked first in the 2018 UN report with 37 million people, has fallen to third place with a population of 33 million. this new ranking defines Tokyo as a megalopolis encompassing three neighboring prefectures.

UN officials attribute the ranking shift to a revised methodology that consistently categorizes cities, towns, and rural areas.