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Jakarta Tops Cities, Dhaka Set to Overtake by 2050

11/25/2025

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  • The United Nations reports Jakarta is the world's largest urban center, with nearly 42 million.
  • Dhaka, with about 37 million, is projected to become the largest city by 2050.
  • Nine of the ten most populous cities are in Asia, highlighting regional urbanization.
  • Jakarta's traffic and pollution drive plans for a new capital in Borneo, though delayed.
  • UN report calls for strategic urban management to advance climate action and social equity.