Most Urbanized Countries in the World (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
Urbanization is one of the defining trends of modern civilization. Here are the 25 most urbanized countries in 2025.
Bahrain leads with urban population (%) of 100.0%.
Cayman Islands ranks #2 at 100.0%.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #3 at 100.0%.
Bermuda ranks #4 at 100.0%.
Kuwait ranks #5 at 100.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Urban Population (%)
| # | Country | Urban Population (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bahrain | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Cayman Islands | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Bermuda | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Kuwait | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Gibraltar | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Macao SAR, China | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Singapore | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  St. Martin (French part) | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Monaco | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Naoero | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Qatar | 99.4% | 2025 |
| 14 |  San Marino | 97.2% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Netherlands | 95.9% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Malta | 95.7% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Uruguay | 95.7% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 95.4% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Luxembourg | 94.9% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Turks and Caicos Islands | 94.4% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 94.3% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Guam | 94.2% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Iceland | 94.2% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Jordan | 93.2% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Argentina | 92.4% | 2025 |
Data from 217 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest urban population (%) in 2025?
Bahrain has the highest urban population (%) at 100.0% in 2025.
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.