What Will the World’s Biggest Cities Be in the 22nd Century?

Right now, the world's largest city is Tokyo. But according to scientific population projections, Tokyo may fall all the way to around 28th place by the year 2100. So which cities will replace it? In this video, we explore the projected largest cities on Earth by the end of the century, based on long-term population forecasts from Ontario Tech University. From Kabul and Kolkata to Kinshasa and Lagos, these future megacities could reshape the global urban map in ways that seem almost unbelievable today. Many of the cities on this list are already growing rapidly, while others may experience some of the largest population increases in human history. We examine the current population of each city, the projected population by 2100, and the demographic, economic, and urbanization trends driving that growth. Featured cities: Kabul, Kolkata, Dhaka, Niamey, Khartoum, Delhi, Mumbai, Dar es Salaam, Kinshasa, and Lagos. If you enjoy videos about cities, geography, demographics, population growth, infrastructure, and the future of human civilization, subscribe for more.