Urban population (% of total population) in United States was reported at 83.52 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2020, about 82.66 percent of the total population in the United States lived in cities and urban areas. As the United States was one of the earliest nations to industrialize, it has had a comparatively high rate of urbanization over the past two centuries. The urban population became larger than the rural population during the 1910s, and by the middle of the century it is expected that almost 90 percent of the population will live in an urban setting. Regional development of urbanization in the U.S. The United States began to urbanize on a larger scale in the 1830s, as technological advancements reduced the labor demand in agriculture, and as European migration began to rise. One major difference between early urbanization in the U.S. and other industrializing economies, such as the UK or Germany, was population distribution. Throughout the 1800s, the Northeastern U.S. became the most industrious and urban region of the country, as this was the main point of arrival for migrants. Disparities in industrialization and urbanization was a key contributor to the Union's victory in the Civil War, not only due to population sizes, but also through production capabilities and transport infrastructure. The Northeast's population reached an urban majority in the 1870s, whereas this did not occur in the South until the 1950s. As more people moved westward in the late 1800s, not only did their population growth increase, but the share of the urban population also rose, with an urban majority established in both the West and Midwest regions in the 1910s. The West would eventually become the most urbanized region in the 1960s, and over 90 percent of the West's population is urbanized today. Urbanization today New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with a population of 8.3 million, while California has the largest urban population of any state. California also has the highest urbanization rate, although the District of Columbia is considered 100 percent urban. Only four U.S. states still have a rural majority, these are Maine, Mississippi, Montana, and West Virginia.

Urban population (% of total population) in World was reported at 57.7 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 61.36 percent. The highest value was in Bermuda: 100 percent and the lowest value was in Papua New Guinea: 13.72 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2020, 82.6 percent of the North American population lived in urban areas. According to the projections, this figure is going to increase to 89 percent in 2050. Across all major world regions the level of urbanization is projected to be increasing in 2050.

World urban population for 2023 was 4,614,425,176, a 1.67% increase from 2022.

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<li>World urban population for 2022 was <strong>4,538,431,007</strong>, a <strong>1.65% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>World urban population for 2021 was <strong>4,464,635,019</strong>, a <strong>1.57% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>World urban population for 2020 was <strong>4,395,641,624</strong>, a <strong>1.82% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Urban population (% of total population) in France was reported at 82.04 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. France - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The USA: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2023 is 83.3 percent, an increase from 83.08 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.36 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2023 is 76.78 percent. The minimum value, 70 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 83.3 percent was recorded in 2023.

Urban population (% of total population) in India was reported at 36.87 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 27 countries was 74.4 percent. The highest value was in Belgium: 98.19 percent and the lowest value was in Slovakia: 54.03 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Urban population (% of total population) in Indonesia was reported at 59.2 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Italy was reported at 72.29 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

China: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2023 is 64.57 percent, an increase from 63.56 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.36 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1960 to 2023 is 32.82 percent. The minimum value, 16.2 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 64.57 percent was recorded in 2023.

Urban population (% of total population) in Canada was reported at 81.86 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Japan urban population for 2023 was 114,608,860, a 0.39% decline from 2022.

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<li>Japan urban population for 2022 was <strong>115,058,684</strong>, a <strong>0.35% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Japan urban population for 2021 was <strong>115,459,909</strong>, a <strong>0.37% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Japan urban population for 2020 was <strong>115,884,871</strong>, a <strong>0.2% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

In 2020, around ** percent of the population in Asia lived in cities. The share of the urban population across Asia was projected to increase continuously over the next years and is on track to reach over ** percent by 2050.

Denmark: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2023 is 88.5 percent, an increase from 88.37 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.36 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1960 to 2023 is 83.78 percent. The minimum value, 73.69 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 88.5 percent was recorded in 2023.

Thailand urban population for 2023 was 38,438,241, a 1.31% increase from 2022.

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<li>Thailand urban population for 2022 was <strong>37,940,098</strong>, a <strong>1.4% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Thailand urban population for 2021 was <strong>37,415,128</strong>, a <strong>1.55% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Thailand urban population for 2020 was <strong>36,845,215</strong>, a <strong>1.62% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was 76.64 percent. The highest value was in Uruguay: 95.77 percent and the lowest value was in Guatemala: 53.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

El Salvador: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2023 is 75.39 percent, an increase from 74.77 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.36 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for El Salvador from 1960 to 2023 is 53.23 percent. The minimum value, 38.35 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 75.39 percent was recorded in 2023.