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When we think of the world's most populous city, we often think of Tokyo or New York, but according to the United Nations Urbanization Report, the world's most populous city in 2025 will be Jakarta, Indonesia. Based on the population of the city's "urban metropolitan area," which includes the commuting and transportation area rather than the administrative area, Jakarta's metropolitan area will be home to approximately 42 million people, making it the world's largest megacity. Dhaka, Bangladesh is second, Tokyo, Japan is third, and Seoul is 10th with about 22.5 million people. What's interesting is that by 2050, Dhaka is projected to rise to the top, while Tokyo and Seoul are projected to fall due to declining birthrates and aging populations. Changes in the world's city rankings are more than just statistics, they are important signals of where economies and opportunities will be centered in the future. #jakarta #world's most populous cities #megacities #urbanization #urbanizationpredictions #seoul #population #urbanlivingzones