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bDScma. Antananarivo, in Madagascar, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Editorial credit Nok Lek / When you think of the biggest cities in the world, where do you think of? If images of Tokyo, New York, and Paris come to mind, youâre not alone. Youâre not necessarily wrong, either â at least not for now. Our world is ever-changing, and one of the things changing the fastest is our urban landscape. While a city like New York may see a growth rate of around per year, the worldâs fastest-growing cities are expanding at a rate of up to 5% per year! Even though places like North America and Europe today remain the worldâs most urbanized places, with 80% of North Americans living in cities, it is cities in Southern Asia and Africa who are seeing the most staggering growth. In fact, the ten fastest-growing cities in the world are all found in Africa. In this article, we will explore the worldâs ten fastest-growing cities. All data is taken from the United Nations cities report. Which Cities Are Growing the Fastest? 1. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - 5% Better known as its nickname âOuagaâ, Ougadougou is the largest city in Burkina Faso. The city is located in a plateau and is an important commercial area within the country. While today it is home to around inhabitants, it is projected that around people will call Ouaga home in the year 2030. Historically, OUaga was the capital of the Mossi kingdom of the 15th century. Throughout the 19th and 20th century, the French colonial influence was strong in Burkina Faso. The country has been independent since 1960. 2. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - As the capital city and the largest city of Tanzania, Dar es Salam is an important economic center. It also happens to be one of the fastest growing cities on the planet, with a growth rate of around Dar es Salam has the distinction of being the worldâs largest Swahili speaking city. The city has a pleasant climate thanks to its proximity to the warm Indian Ocean. 3. Bamako, Mali - Bamako is the largest city in Mali, a large landlocked country in West Africa. At the end of the 19th century, Bamako was a small town of only around 2,000 inhabitants. Today, the population is well over one million. There does not seem to be any sign of the cityâs population growth slowing, which makes Bamako the worldâs third quickest growing city. Much of the population growth can be attributed to the migration of residents from rural areas in search of work. 4. Kampala, Uganda - Kampala, the largest and capital city of Uganda, sits within a district that more than doubled its total population in the early 21st century. Kampala is located in the central area of Uganda, which is one of the most diverse countries on Earth. 5. Lusaka, Zambia - Lusaka, Africa, is growing at a rate fast enough to be considered the worldâs fifth fastest-growing city. Lusaka is a large commercial city and has seen a boom in the development of shopping malls in recent years. The city is home to several large American chains such as KFC and Pizza Hut. 6. Huambo, Angola - Huambo is the second-largest city in Angola, after the countryâs capital city of Luanda. Despite its status as the second largest city, it is developing faster than any other city in the country. While under Portuguese colonial rule, Huambo was known as Nova Lisboa. Once the country gained independence, the city took back its original name. Unfortunately, a wealth of infrastructure was destroyed in the city between the 1970s and the early 2000s, in the midst of the Angolan Civil War. Today, an era of reconstruction has begun. 7. Abuja, Nigeria - Abuja is the capital of Nigeria itâs not the much-larger Lagos, contrary to popular belief. Although the city has only been established since the 1980s, today its population has swelled to over million residents. Abuja today is an important governmental city within Nigeria and hosts several international conferences yearly. 8. Antananarivo, Madagascar - Antananarivo is the capital city of the island nation of Madagascar. Antananarivo has been an important establishment on the island since at least the 1700s. Aside from a period of disease and war during the 1800s, the cityâs population has been growing since then. Much of its growth can be traced back to rural migration. Antanarivo is home to a very vibrant arts scene. 9. Mogadishu, Somalia - Mogadishu is the capital city as well as the largest city of Somalia. The city has existed in some form for thousands of years. Although politically unstable for many years, Mogadishu has seen some stability in the 2010s. One of the major projects being undertaken by the government is to re-open schools in the region. The Port of Mogadishu, on the Indian Ocean, is the largest of its kind in Somalia. 10. Onitsha, Nigeria - The second Nigerian city to make this list, Onitsha is a large port city in the country. Its largest claim to fame might be the Onitsha Main Market, which is rumored to be the largest of its kind in on the continent. Onitsha first began to garner growth in the 1880s due to its status as a large city for trade. Problems Associated With Big Cities Life in a big, bustling city can be exciting and offer plenty of opportunities. However, there are also many disadvantages, which at times can be severe. Some of the problems inherent with a city that has quickly developed include overcrowding, poverty, homelessness, lack of public health infrastructure, traffic, pollution, and crime. The 15 Fastest-Growing Cities in the World Rankï»żCityCountryCurrent Population Thousands Project 2030 PopulationRate of Change % 1OuagadougouBurkina Faso2923585452Dar es AbabaUnited Home World Facts The Fastest-Growing Cities in the World
Cities around the world are growing rapidly. About 55% of the worldâs population lives in urban areas a number expected to rise to 68% by 2050. This increase is attributed to several factors. Cities, in general, offer better economic opportunities with larger job markets, better salaries and wages, and higher individual wealth. Education tends to be better in cities, where schools are more likely to have qualified teachers, have more resources, and have higher student-to-teacher ratios. Cities are also typically better equipped with services and resources for their residents. Cities across Asia and Africa are seeing the fastest growth, as dozens of people per hour are migrating to major urban centers. The ten fastest-growing cities in the world, by the percentage of growth from 2015 to 2020, are Malappuram, India 44% Can Tho, Vietnam 37% Suqian, China 37% Kozhikode, India 35% Abuja, Nigeria 34% Suzhou, China 33% Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 32% Putian, China 32% Muscat, Oman 31% Kollam, India 31% The list looks slightly different when ranked by the number of new people per hour from 2015 to 2020. According to the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects, the ten fastest-growing cities based on the number of new people per hour are Delhi, India Shanghai, China Dhaka, Bangladesh Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Chongqing, China Lahore, Pakistan Bangalore, India Lagos, Nigeria Cairo, Egypt Beijing, China According to the United Nations, India, China, and Nigeria will account for 35% of the projected growth of the worldâs urban population between 2018 and 2050. Currently, the most urbanized regions of the world as of 2018 are North America, where 82% of people live in urban areas; Latin America and the Caribbean, 81%, Europe 74%, and Oceania 68%. Despite Africa and Asia having the lowest percentage of people living in urban areas, with 43% and 50% respectively, the two continents are expected to see the most rapid growth in the next few decades. Many cities around the world are growing too fast. The issue with such rapid growth is many cities do not have the infrastructure to support the rapid influx of residents. For example, in Lagos, Nigeria, the cityâs services have been stretched extremely thin to where less than 10% of people are living in homes with sewer connections and less than 20% of people have access to tap water. Many homes are in slums and informal settlements on the outskirts of the city. Despite this, Lagos is still expected to grow exponentially over the next 30 years. Sustainable urbanization is the key to successful development. Urban growth management is especially key in low- and middle-income countries where the growth is expected to be the greatest. Countries will need to anticipate the increased need for housing, energy system, transportation, and other infrastructure, as well as education and healthcare. Governments will need to consider new policies to ensure access to these needs as urban areas Growing Cities in the World 2023
US Markets Loading... H M S The most rapidly-growing cities are all located in Africa. Carolyn Kaster/AP The world's projected fastest-growing cities based on UN population estimates are all in United Nations publishes annual population projections for future years, and we looked at the cities with the biggest projected growth by the fastest-growing cities are three cities located in Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. The world population is expected to grow to billion in 2030, and African metro areas are leading this to a 2017 UN press release, population growth will mainly occur in nine countries, including five African countries â Tanzania, Congo, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. The 15 fastest-growing cities, all located in Africa, are projected to almost double their populations by is growing so quickly because of its increasingly large young population, the highest of any continent. Over 75% of its population is younger than 35, according to the United Nations Office on the Special Adviser of United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs publishes population estimates using data from national censuses and specialized population surveys. We examined the cities that are projected to most rapidly grow in size over the next 15 years among urban areas that had at least 300,000 residents as of 2018 based on the UN's projections of 2020 and 2035 city populations. Here are the 15 fastest-growing global cities and their expected change in population 15. Lilongwe, Malawi, has an estimated 2020 population of 1,122,000 and is projected to grow by 97% to 2,210,000 in 2035. Carolyn Kaster/AP 14. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, has an estimated 2020 population of 2,780,000 and is projected to grow by 97% to 5,481,000 in 2035. Luc Gnago/Reuters 13. Uige, Angola, has an estimated 2020 population of 511,000 and is projected to grow by 98% to 1,013,000 in 2035. Florence Panoussian/Getty Images 12. Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has an estimated 2020 population of 972,000 and is projected to grow by 100% to 1,940,000 in 2035. Local residents watch the riders pass by during the third stage of the 22nd Tour du Faso cycling race in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Christophe Ena/AP 11. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has an estimated 2020 population of 6,702,000 and is projected to grow by 100% to 13,383,000 in 2035. Emmanuel Herman/Reuters 10. Tete, Mozambique, has an estimated 2020 population of 371,000 and is projected to grow by 101% to 744,000 in 2035. Goran Tomasevic/Reuters 9. Niamey, Niger, has an estimated 2020 population of 1,292,000 and is projected to grow by 101% to 2,600,000 in 2035. An electoral official speaks to voters waiting at a polling station that opened late during the country's presidential and legislative elections in Niamey, Niger. Joe Penney/Reuters 8. Bunia, Congo, has an estimated 2020 population of 679,000 and is projected to grow by 101% to 1,368,000 in 2035. Goran Tomasevic/Reuters 7. Gwagwalada, Nigeria, has an estimated 2020 population of 410,000 and is projected to grow by 102% to 827,000 in 2035. Former first lady Laura Bush visits Saint Mary's Hospital in Gwagwalada. Charles Dharapak/AP 6. Mwanza, Tanzania, has an estimated 2020 population of 1,120,000 and is projected to grow by 102% to 2,267,000 in 2035. Danita Delmont/Shutterstock 5. Songea, Tanzania, has an estimated 2020 population of 353,000 and is projected to grow by 110% to 740,000 in 2035. Songea Municipal Council 4. Kabinda, Congo, has an estimated 2020 population of 466,000 and is projected to grow by 110% to 979,000 in 2035. Christine Nesbitt/AP 3. Kampala, Uganda, has an estimated 2020 population of 3,928,000 and is projected to grow by 112% to 7,004,000 in 2035. James Akrena/Reuters 2. Zinder, Niger, has an estimated 2020 population of 489,000 and is projected to grow by 118% to 1,065,000 in 2035. StreetVJ/Shutterstock 1. Bujumbura, Burundi, has an estimated 2020 population of 1,013,000 and is projected to grow by 123% to 2,263,000 in 2035. Christopher Morley-Pegge/Shutterstock Read next Features Population Growth United Nations
Writing Task 2 Major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the problems that young people living in those cities are facing? Suggest some solutions. Sample Answer â Band There is no doubt that cosmopolitan cities are facing different issues. Poor housing and pollution are the most dangerous; however, these can be effectively controlled by setting a planned city outside the centre of the town. On the one hand, firstly, when a large number of people migrate to an urban area, this would cause scarcity of proper houses. In other words, the city dwellers may be forced to live in a cramped space, where they could not have safe water and sanitation facilities. Additionally, the influx of dwellers means the urbanised place is vulnerable to pollution from industries and vehicles. For example, in Mumbai, where, a slum called Dharavi, millions of migrant workers live in pathetic situations, which is often seen as an epicentre of many diseases since most of the inhabitants are living without having basic requirements and this region is highly contaminated as well. Nevertheless, on the other hand, the above-mentioned problems are significantly diminished, if the government of town makes a proper plan of action to counteract the difficulties. The first and foremost thing is that relocate the industries and multi-national companies to the outskirts of the city. By doing this, gradually and slowly the crow moves to the new location, eventually, vehicles can be reduced. Moreover, For instance, the authority can impose stricter punishment on traffic offenders along with no traffic zone and encourage public transportation can limit pollution for a great extent in this types of the busy part of the world. In conclusion, even though due to the high volume of inhabitants in cities can lead a ack of housing and increase contamination, this may be resolved by reducing the overcrowding of people and vehicles on the road. It is recommended that every township is needed to plan in order to meet future needs and pollutions. 303 words Sample Answer â Band 8 In the modern era, the development of the world becomes more sophisticated and gives a great impact to the vast majority of cities. However, the effects of people living in the city are being concerned with many people, which the details of its issues will be investigated here as well as the rational ideas to overcome it. There are several impacts of staying in the city central to the human life. First and foremost, the crowding of people would lead to the overpopulation in the city, which create the unsafe environment, since, the area is filled with unknown people. By looking at this condition, it could increase the number of crimes that markedly dangerous for most individuals to live there. Furthermore, it is also affecting a traffic congestion that distracts the running activities of society, and another thing such as pollution could be polluted the fresh and clear air. Thus, this will be a serious problem, if it relates to the healthy environment for the inhabitants. To tackle these issues, the right solutions should come from the wise policy from the government. Firstly, the policy maker has to decide a basic regulation of their society, that is about making a tight decision for newcomers to get permission for living there. As a result, it will automatically reduce the percentage of vehicle users that causes an air contamination. The head of the region could also provide the comfortable public transportations to avoid them from using private cars, for instance. Moreover, the standards of safety should be improved around the living complex or public area. The strict guard from the security department will be effective to secure the big city from criminal actions. By way of conclusion, although, the major cities provide most benefits, yet there is something that needs to be careful since the beneficial things are not always rendering nice things. As long as the government able to take care these related issues with its wise policy, the dense population, traffic congestion, a great pollution and crime will be reduced. 340 words
With only 20 percent of the population, the worldâs 300 largest metropolitan economies account for nearly half of global economic output. Through our new Global Metro Monitor report and interactive, users can understand the individual trajectories of the worldâs large metropolitan economies and gain new insights into sources of growth that national or regional assessments tend to obscure. The fastest growing metro areas this year, as measured by our economic performance index that combines employment and GDP per capita growth, are concentrated in China, Turkey and the Middle East. 10. Fuzhou, China Population 6,618,900 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Fuzhou is the political capital of Fujian province, located on Chinaâs east coast. The metro economy specializes in the manufacture of chemicals, food, and textiles, but its fastest growing industry in 2014 was business, financial, and professional services. In an effort to lure higher order economic activity, China recently announced an expanded Free Trade Zone in Fuzhou. 9. Ankara, Turkey Population 4,975,400 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Ankara, Turkeyâs capital, is the first of four Turkish metro areas in the top 10. Turkish cities are growing fast due to significant infrastructure and construction investment, an emerging industrial base, and sound macroeconomic policies. In Ankara, while government continues to account for the largest share of the economy, manufacturing saw even greater annual output and employment gains of and percent, respectively. Many of the countryâs largest aerospace and defense companies have their headquarters and industrial plants in Ankara. 8. Xiamen, China Population 3,715,900 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Located just south of Fuzhou in Fujian province, Xiamen has been one of Chinaâs fastest growing cities since 2000. In 1980, the Chinese government selected Xiamen as one of Chinaâs five original special economic zones. Manufacturing accounts for nearly half of the metropolitan economy and Xiamen houses the worldâs 18th busiest port. 7. Hangzhou, China Population 8,909,700 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Hangzhou, a metro area near Shanghai, led all Chinese metro economies in 2014 with employment growth of percent. Business, financial and professional services led employment growth in the region. Hangzhou is a promising e-commerce hub, anchored by Alibabaâs global headquarters. 6. Kunming, China Population 6,605,500 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Kunming was the best performing mainland Chinese metro area, ranking sixth in this yearâs performance index. About the size of Dallas, Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province in southeast China, where it has become a budding transportation gateway to Southeast Asia and is home to major universities. 5. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Population 3,332,500 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth The most populous city in the UAE, Dubai is a global hub for transportation, tourism, trade and professional services. Thanks to an ambitious strategy to diversify its economy Dubai no longer relies on commodities to power its economic growth, and today the service industry accounts for more than 70 percent of total GDP. 4. Bursa, Turkey Population 3,722,600 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Bursa, located along Turkeyâs west coast, is a manufacturing power house known internationally for its strong automotive cluster, which accounts for 60 percent of the national industry. International automakers such as Fiat and Renault, as well as a wide variety of suppliers make Bursa âTurkeyâs Detroit.â 3. Istanbul, Turkey Population 14,023,500 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Istanbul is Turkeyâs economic and cultural center, as well as its most populous metropolitan area. Located amid historic land and sea trade routes that connect Central Asia with Europe, Istanbul has developed a diversified economy with strong services, trade, tourism and manufacturing sectors. The regional economy accounts for over one-quarter of Turkeyâs economy. 2. Izmir, Turkey Population 4,026,000 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Izmir has been a key trade hub since the 17th century, leveraging its easy access to Mediterranean and Aegean Sea shipping routes. The government has leveraged its geographic location through the promotion of industrial zones in and around the Izmir area. Izmir ranked first in our report for employment growth in 2014, and posted the second strongest employment growth of the 2009 to 2014 period. 1. Macau Population 574,200 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth As in 2012, Macau topped our economic performance index, due to substantial GDP per capita growth. This relatively small metro area has become the worldâs largest gaming center, attracting large global companies like Wynn, Sands and MGM.
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