Most Urbanized Countries in the World (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
Urbanization is one of the defining trends of modern civilization. Here are the 25 most urbanized countries in 2024.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) leads with urban population (%) of 100.0%.
Bermuda ranks #2 at 100.0%.
Macao SAR, China ranks #3 at 100.0%.
Nauru ranks #4 at 100.0%.
Kuwait ranks #5 at 100.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Urban Population (%)
| # | Country | Urban Population (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Bermuda | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Macao SAR, China | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Nauru | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Kuwait | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Cayman Islands | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Singapore | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 9 |  St. Martin (French part) | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Bahrain | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Gibraltar | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Monaco | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Qatar | 99.3% | 2024 |
| 14 |  San Marino | 97.2% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Malta | 95.7% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Netherlands | 95.6% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Uruguay | 95.6% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 95.3% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Luxembourg | 94.8% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 94.3% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Iceland | 94.2% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Guam | 94.2% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Turks and Caicos Islands | 94.2% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Jordan | 93.0% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Argentina | 92.3% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest urban population (%) in 2024?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has the highest urban population (%) at 100.0% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.