Most Populated Cities in the World

#10 New York, America

The city that represents freedom and democracy is also one of the most populated cities in the world. With thousands of people spilling into the city every year, New York has been nicknamed ‘the city that never sleeps’, and is also one of the fashion capitals of the world.

#9 Mexico City, Mexico

As well as being Mexico’s largest city, Mexico City is also one of the most populated cities in the world It is classed as the largest city in North America. Many ancient artifacts remain in the city, which is one of the reasons for the masses of tourists that flood its streets every year.

#8 Istanbul, Turkey

The biggest city in Turkey, Istanbul, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Millions of people flock to the city every year, Istanbul is also considered to be home to one of the fastest growing metropolitan economies in the world.

#7 Delhi, India

The national capital of India, Delhi is a city that has one of the largest populations in the world. The city has been rebuilt and restored time after time, and is one of the leading tourist destinations of the country, with so many beautiful sights to see.

#6 Moscow, Russia

Russia’s capital city, Moscow, is one of the most populated and arguably most beautiful cities in the world. Being an extremely old city, it comes complete with both a modern feel and historical artifacts that attract thousands of foreign tourists every year.

#5 Beijing, China

With an estimated population of around 20 million, and rising, Beijing is also home to one of the busiest airports in the world. The culture that is present across the wondrous city can be seen in many of its historical artefacts and modern art treasures.

#4 Mumbai, India

Being India’s largest city, Mumbai is also home to the famous Bollywood. The city was not always called Mumbai, it was formerly known as Bombay. In 1869 the city’s famous canal ‘Suez Canal’ opened, which saw the population quickly grow on a massive scale.

#3 Tokyo, Japan

Although much of the evidence of its past has been destroyed, Tokyo is still a major tourist destination. Almost completely modernized, the completely crammed-full city is one filled with not only people, but also numerous tall sky scrapers and buildings.

#2 Seoul, South Korea

Being an extremely old city, with history that can be stretched back over around 2000 years Seoul, the capital of South Korea is also the country’s largest. Seoul is a technology paradise and is one of the world’s leading rising global cities.

#1 Shanghai, China

With a population that continues to grow every single year, Shanghai is one of the most populated cities in the world, with an estimated 24 million. The city is well known for many of its historical landmarks, which attract a numerous amount of tourists every year.