Cities are now home to almost half of humanity (UN report)
Nov 21, 2025 - 04:00
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In 1950, the world population was 2.5 billion, of which only 20% were urban dwellers. By 2050, two-thirds of global growth is expected to occur in cities and the rest in cities. Furthermore, “megacities” – metropolitan areas of 10 million or more people – will continue to expand while rural areas will continue to decline, […]