- Beijing, China - 19.4 million people
- Traffic on the West Fourth Ring Road in Beijing, China, 1 February 2023. Photo by CFOTO/Future Publishing/Getty Images
- China's second-largest city is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is also home to most of the country's biggest businesses. This has led to huge population growth in the last 50 years, and increasing wealth amongst many of its residents. In fact, Beijing now has the most number of billionaires in world.
- However, it's not all good news. Thanks to a combination of industrial pollution, frequent sandstorms and car emissions, many residents in Beijing are often told to stay indoors to avoid the potential health hazards.
- Car use has increased massively over the last ten years, despite an impressive subway system and various bicycle loan projects.
- And with a population density of 4,600 people per km, the residents of Beijing probably find it hard to get a moment to themselves.
Mumbai, India - 20.1 million people - Mumbai, India - 20.1 million people
- An aerial view of the south area of Mumbai, India, at night. Photo by Getty Images
- Mumbai is built on seven islands, and is an historic city that is full of culture and art. It is also home to the Indian film industry (Bollywood), known around the world for its vibrant movies and musical numbers.
- Most importantly, it is the commercial and financial capital of India. Most of the largest companies in India are based in Mumbai, which has led to a huge influx of people from rural areas wanting to live there.
- This naturally causes some headaches, with poor sanitation and low-quality housing being the main problems. Mumbai also has some of the world’s busiest roads, mainly due to a lack of high-capacity infrastructure and a public transport system that is unable to cope with demand.
Dhaka, Bangladesh - 20.2 million people - Dhaka, Bangladesh - 20.2 million people
- An aerial view of a crowed residential area of Dhaka city, the capital city of Bangladesh. Photo by Getty Images
- The capital city of Bangladesh is growing at a fast rate, which is fuelled in part by a thriving publishing industry. This has led to vast high-rise apartments and offices sprouting up all over this sprawling metropolis.
- This historic city is the centre of Bengali culture, hosting countless art festivals and religious events throughout the year. It is also home to the government of Bangladesh, as well as historic buildings such as the Nimtali Palace and the Lalbagh Fort.
- However, due to its position on the Ganges Delta, Dhaka is somewhat prone to flooding during the monsoon and cyclone seasons
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