World's 5 Most Populated Cities

BANGALORE: The population of major cities around the globe has been a burning issue for years and considering it globally, population growth rate is increasing dramatically.
By 2210, the global population is expected to grow from 7 billion to 11.3 billion where 87 percent of the population will reside in urban areas, as per the latest working paper by researchers from NYU’s Marron Institute. As cities expand into mega regions, there is a rapid growth in the population as well. So, let’s have a look at 5 most populated cities in the world as compiled by top5ofanything.

New York, USA: Also known as “The Big Apple,” New York is the most populous city in the United States. It is the gateway for immigration to the U.S. and also a financial, cultural, transportation, and a manufacturing hub. A home to 21,800,000 people, New York is also a symbol of American capitalism, freedom and democracy.

The events of September 11 may have shaken up the city that never sleeps, but crowds of visitors continue to flock to the city famous for its architecture, museums and nightlife. The city consists of five boroughs – the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island – that were all united into one city in 1898. It is considered to be one of the most populated cities in the world.