The world's most populous cities have been announced: What is Istanbul's ranking?

A global mega-city report prepared by the United Nations has revealed that population density in cities is steadily increasing. In the list ranking the 20 most populous cities worldwide, the Asian continent has demonstrated significant dominance. China, with six cities, and India, with four, stood out for their leadership in this area.

Japan's capital, Tokyo, continues to lead the list with its massive population of 37.2 million. Tokyo is followed by India's capital, Delhi, with 32 million, and China's largest city, Shanghai, with 28.5 million. After these three mega-cities, cities such as Dhaka (Bangladesh), Sao Paulo (Brazil), and Mexico City (Mexico) also featured prominently in the top rankings.

Istanbul, with a population of 15.6 million, has earned the title of the 14th most populous city in the world. Standing out for its geopolitical position connecting two continents, Istanbul drew attention as the only city on the list spanning both Asia and Europe. The city, which has a similar population to Kinshasa (Congo) among mega-cities, was listed just after Karachi (Pakistan) and Chongqing (China).

The top 15 mega-cities on the list and their populations are as follows:

• Tokyo (Japan): 37.2 million
• Delhi (India): 32 million
• Shanghai (China): 28.5 million
• Dhaka (Bangladesh): 22.4 million
• Sao Paulo (Brazil): 22.4 million
• Mexico City (Mexico): 22.1 million
• Cairo (Egypt): 21.7 million
• Beijing (China): 21.3 million
• Mumbai (India): 20.9 million
• Osaka (Japan): 19 million
• New York City (USA): 18.8 million
• Chongqing (China): 16.8 million
• Karachi (Pakistan): 16.8 million
• Istanbul (Turkey): 15.6 million
• Kinshasa (Congo): 15.6 million

News Source: 12punto