Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) by Country
As of 2025, Singapore leads globally in population in agglomerations >1m (% of total) at 100.0%, followed by Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, Kuwait. At the lower end, Ethiopia, Poland, Niger rank among the lowest. The global median is 22.8% (Morocco). This indicator falls under the "Urban Development" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 121 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Singapore | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Hong Kong | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Puerto Rico | 76.4% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Kuwait | 70.0% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Japan | 65.6% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Republic of the Congo | 65.3% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Australia | 60.7% | 2025 |
| 8 |  United Arab Emirates | 57.5% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Israel | 57.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Uruguay | 52.8% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Paraguay | 51.7% | 2025 |
| 12 |  South Korea | 51.1% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Saudi Arabia | 49.2% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Mongolia | 48.3% | 2025 |
| 15 |  United States | 47.0% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Panama | 44.9% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Colombia | 44.5% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Brazil | 44.3% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Argentina | 44.2% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Canada | 44.0% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Mexico | 42.7% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Bolivia | 42.5% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Lebanon | 40.7% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Portugal | 40.4% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Türkiye | 39.2% | 2025 |
| 26 |  South Africa | 36.1% | 2025 |
| 27 |  Armenia | 35.6% | 2025 |
| 28 |  Chile | 35.2% | 2025 |
| 29 |  Venezuela | 35.2% | 2025 |
| 30 |  Peru | 33.3% | 2025 |
| 31 |  China | 32.7% | 2025 |
| 32 |  New Zealand | 32.1% | 2025 |
| 33 |  Dominican Republic | 31.7% | 2025 |
| 34 |  Liberia | 31.3% | 2025 |
| 35 |  Oman | 31.0% | 2025 |
| 36 |  Cameroon | 30.8% | 2025 |
| 37 |  Mauritania | 30.3% | 2025 |
| 38 |  Greece | 30.3% | 2025 |
| 39 |  Costa Rica | 29.2% | 2025 |
| 40 |  Ecuador | 28.8% | 2025 |
| 41 |  Georgia | 27.6% | 2025 |
| 42 |  United Kingdom | 27.4% | 2025 |
| 43 |  Belgium | 26.9% | 2025 |
| 44 |  Syria | 26.5% | 2025 |
| 45 |  Haiti | 26.3% | 2025 |
| 46 |  Angola | 25.7% | 2025 |
| 47 |  Spain | 25.4% | 2025 |
| 48 |  Iran | 25.2% | 2025 |
| 49 |  Malaysia | 25.0% | 2025 |
| 50 |  Iraq | 24.6% | 2025 |
| 51 |  Togo | 24.5% | 2025 |
| 52 |  Egypt | 24.4% | 2025 |
| 53 |  Azerbaijan | 24.4% | 2025 |
| 54 |  DR Congo | 24.2% | 2025 |
| 55 |  Finland | 24.0% | 2025 |
| 56 |  Russia | 23.9% | 2025 |
| 57 |  Ireland | 23.7% | 2025 |
| 58 |  Denmark | 23.3% | 2025 |
| 59 |  France | 23.1% | 2025 |
| 60 |  Belarus | 22.8% | 2025 |
| 61 |  Morocco | 22.8% | 2025 |
| 62 |  Austria | 21.8% | 2025 |
| 63 |  Thailand | 21.7% | 2025 |
| 64 |  Serbia | 21.6% | 2025 |
| 65 |  Tunisia | 20.6% | 2025 |
| 66 |  Pakistan | 20.1% | 2025 |
| 67 |  Bulgaria | 20.0% | 2025 |
| 68 |  Vietnam | 19.9% | 2025 |
| 69 |  Norway | 19.9% | 2025 |
| 70 |  Jordan | 19.7% | 2025 |
| 71 |  Cuba | 19.7% | 2025 |
| 72 |  Italy | 19.5% | 2025 |
| 73 |  Ghana | 19.5% | 2025 |
| 74 |  Senegal | 19.3% | 2025 |
| 75 |  Hungary | 18.7% | 2025 |
| 76 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 18.5% | 2025 |
| 77 |  El Salvador | 17.8% | 2025 |
| 78 |  Nigeria | 17.6% | 2025 |
| 79 |  Guatemala | 17.3% | 2025 |
| 80 |  Bangladesh | 17.3% | 2025 |
| 81 |  India | 17.0% | 2025 |
| 82 |  Sweden | 16.4% | 2025 |
| 83 |  Kazakhstan | 16.3% | 2025 |
| 84 |  Libya | 16.1% | 2025 |
| 85 |  Switzerland | 16.0% | 2025 |
| 86 |  Nicaragua | 16.0% | 2025 |
| 87 |  Zambia | 15.8% | 2025 |
| 88 |  Sierra Leone | 15.7% | 2025 |
| 89 |  Honduras | 15.0% | 2025 |
| 90 |  Guinea | 14.9% | 2025 |
| 91 |  Philippines | 14.8% | 2025 |
| 92 |  Burkina Faso | 14.6% | 2025 |
| 93 |  Somalia | 14.5% | 2025 |
| 94 |  Indonesia | 14.4% | 2025 |
| 95 |  Tanzania | 14.2% | 2025 |
| 96 |  Ukraine | 14.0% | 2025 |
| 97 |  Cambodia | 13.6% | 2025 |
| 98 |  Myanmar | 13.5% | 2025 |
| 99 |  Sudan | 13.1% | 2025 |
| 100 |  Madagascar | 12.9% | 2025 |
| 101 |  Kenya | 12.7% | 2025 |
| 102 |  Mali | 12.6% | 2025 |
| 103 |  Netherlands | 12.2% | 2025 |
| 104 |  Czechia | 12.2% | 2025 |
| 105 |  North Korea | 12.1% | 2025 |
| 106 |  Afghanistan | 11.1% | 2025 |
| 107 |  Germany | 9.7% | 2025 |
| 108 |  Zimbabwe | 9.6% | 2025 |
| 109 |  Romania | 9.2% | 2025 |
| 110 |  Rwanda | 9.1% | 2025 |
| 111 |  Mozambique | 9.0% | 2025 |
| 112 |  Yemen | 8.4% | 2025 |
| 113 |  Uganda | 8.3% | 2025 |
| 114 |  Chad | 8.2% | 2025 |
| 115 |  Uzbekistan | 7.2% | 2025 |
| 116 |  Algeria | 6.3% | 2025 |
| 117 |  Malawi | 6.3% | 2025 |
| 118 |  Nepal | 5.6% | 2025 |
| 119 |  Niger | 5.6% | 2025 |
| 120 |  Poland | 4.9% | 2025 |
| 121 |  Ethiopia | 4.4% | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest population in agglomerations >1m (% of total) in 2025?
Singapore ranks #1 with population in agglomerations >1m (% of total) of 100.0% as of 2025, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest population in agglomerations >1m (% of total)?
Ethiopia ranks last (#121) with 4.4% as of 2025.
What is the global median for population in agglomerations >1m (% of total)?
The median value is 22.8% (Morocco, ranked #61 out of 121 countries).
How many countries report data for population in agglomerations >1m (% of total)?
121 countries have available data for population in agglomerations >1m (% of total). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does population in agglomerations >1m (% of total) belong to?
Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) is classified under the "Urban Development" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.