Cities and Urbanization

The world’s 10 largest cities by 2030

Medium-rise and low-rise residences and office buildings are seen from the first observatory deck of Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo October 30, 2011. The Tokyo Sky Tree, which is under construction, will stand 634 metres (2,080 feet) high upon completion, and will be the tallest stand-alone communications tower in the world. The Tokyo Sky Tree's grand opening is on May 22, 2012. REUTERS/Issei Kato

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Joe Myers
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 These will be the world's biggest cities in 2030
 These were the world's biggest cities in 1950
 Urban and rural population of the world, 1950-2050
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