Population in Largest City (% of urban) by Country
As of 2025, Singapore leads globally in population in largest city (% of urban) at 100.0%, followed by Macao, Hong Kong, Eritrea. At the lower end, China, Germany, India rank among the lowest. The global median is 29.5% (Rwanda). This indicator falls under the "Urban Development" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 153 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Population in Largest City (% of urban) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Singapore | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Macao | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Hong Kong | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Eritrea | 92.5% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Puerto Rico | 81.0% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 74.0% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 73.5% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Djibouti | 71.3% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Kuwait | 70.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Panama | 67.9% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Mongolia | 67.9% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Republic of the Congo | 67.7% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Guinea-Bissau | 67.6% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Liberia | 55.8% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Togo | 55.3% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Uruguay | 55.2% | 2025 |
| 17 |  North Macedonia | 54.2% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Armenia | 54.1% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Burkina Faso | 50.6% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Mauritania | 49.4% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Israel | 49.3% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Latvia | 48.6% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Estonia | 47.4% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Haiti | 47.3% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Moldova | 46.9% | 2025 |
| 26 |  Bahrain | 46.4% | 2025 |
| 27 |  Portugal | 45.6% | 2025 |
| 28 |  Egypt | 45.4% | 2025 |
| 29 |  Georgia | 45.1% | 2025 |
| 30 |  Kyrgyzstan | 45.1% | 2025 |
| 31 |  Lebanon | 44.7% | 2025 |
| 32 |  Dominican Republic | 43.7% | 2025 |
| 33 |  Afghanistan | 42.9% | 2025 |
| 34 |  Bangladesh | 42.2% | 2025 |
| 35 |  Azerbaijan | 41.5% | 2025 |
| 36 |  Central African Republic | 41.4% | 2025 |
| 37 |  Chile | 39.5% | 2025 |
| 38 |  Madagascar | 39.3% | 2025 |
| 39 |  Mali | 39.2% | 2025 |
| 40 |  Oman | 39.0% | 2025 |
| 41 |  Peru | 38.9% | 2025 |
| 42 |  Albania | 38.7% | 2025 |
| 43 |  Guinea | 38.7% | 2025 |
| 44 |  New Zealand | 38.3% | 2025 |
| 45 |  Greece | 38.2% | 2025 |
| 46 |  Gabon | 37.7% | 2025 |
| 47 |  Sudan | 37.4% | 2025 |
| 48 |  Argentina | 37.2% | 2025 |
| 49 |  Equatorial Guinea | 37.0% | 2025 |
| 50 |  Tajikistan | 36.8% | 2025 |
| 51 |  Ireland | 36.7% | 2025 |
| 52 |  Costa Rica | 36.6% | 2025 |
| 53 |  Burundi | 36.5% | 2025 |
| 54 |  Angola | 35.9% | 2025 |
| 55 |  Jamaica | 35.8% | 2025 |
| 56 |  Malawi | 35.6% | 2025 |
| 57 |  DR Congo | 34.9% | 2025 |
| 58 |  Senegal | 34.7% | 2025 |
| 59 |  Myanmar | 34.7% | 2025 |
| 60 |  Zambia | 34.5% | 2025 |
| 61 |  Serbia | 34.4% | 2025 |
| 62 |  Sierra Leone | 34.3% | 2025 |
| 63 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 33.9% | 2025 |
| 64 |  Cambodia | 33.1% | 2025 |
| 65 |  Tanzania | 32.9% | 2025 |
| 66 |  Japan | 32.5% | 2025 |
| 67 |  Namibia | 32.5% | 2025 |
| 68 |  Malaysia | 32.3% | 2025 |
| 69 |  Finland | 32.2% | 2025 |
| 70 |  United Arab Emirates | 31.3% | 2025 |
| 71 |  Austria | 31.2% | 2025 |
| 72 |  Kenya | 31.1% | 2025 |
| 73 |  Guatemala | 30.7% | 2025 |
| 74 |  Croatia | 30.5% | 2025 |
| 75 |  Niger | 30.4% | 2025 |
| 76 |  Chad | 29.8% | 2025 |
| 77 |  Rwanda | 29.5% | 2025 |
| 78 |  Cameroon | 29.2% | 2025 |
| 79 |  Tunisia | 29.2% | 2025 |
| 80 |  Belarus | 28.7% | 2025 |
| 81 |  Qatar | 28.2% | 2025 |
| 82 |  Colombia | 28.0% | 2025 |
| 83 |  Ecuador | 28.0% | 2025 |
| 84 |  The Gambia | 27.8% | 2025 |
| 85 |  Lithuania | 27.1% | 2025 |
| 86 |  Bulgaria | 27.0% | 2025 |
| 87 |  Nicaragua | 26.9% | 2025 |
| 88 |  Hungary | 26.5% | 2025 |
| 89 |  Somalia | 26.3% | 2025 |
| 90 |  Denmark | 26.2% | 2025 |
| 91 |  Turkmenistan | 26.2% | 2025 |
| 92 |  Uganda | 26.0% | 2025 |
| 93 |  Cuba | 25.5% | 2025 |
| 94 |  Papua New Guinea | 25.4% | 2025 |
| 95 |  Saudi Arabia | 25.4% | 2025 |
| 96 |  Thailand | 25.3% | 2025 |
| 97 |  Honduras | 25.3% | 2025 |
| 98 |  Vietnam | 24.9% | 2025 |
| 99 |  Iraq | 24.8% | 2025 |
| 100 |  South Korea | 23.9% | 2025 |
| 101 |  Laos | 23.8% | 2025 |
| 102 |  Norway | 23.8% | 2025 |
| 103 |  Zimbabwe | 23.8% | 2025 |
| 104 |  El Salvador | 23.6% | 2025 |
| 105 |  Philippines | 23.4% | 2025 |
| 106 |  Yemen | 22.8% | 2025 |
| 107 |  Australia | 22.3% | 2025 |
| 108 |  Bolivia | 22.2% | 2025 |
| 109 |  Mexico | 21.5% | 2025 |
| 110 |  Jordan | 21.2% | 2025 |
| 111 |  Türkiye | 21.1% | 2025 |
| 112 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 21.1% | 2025 |
| 113 |  France | 20.9% | 2025 |
| 114 |  Belgium | 20.5% | 2025 |
| 115 |  Ghana | 19.5% | 2025 |
| 116 |  South Sudan | 18.9% | 2025 |
| 117 |  North Korea | 18.8% | 2025 |
| 118 |  Canada | 18.8% | 2025 |
| 119 |  Switzerland | 18.7% | 2025 |
| 120 |  Sweden | 18.4% | 2025 |
| 121 |  Libya | 18.4% | 2025 |
| 122 |  Ethiopia | 18.2% | 2025 |
| 123 |  Pakistan | 17.9% | 2025 |
| 124 |  Romania | 17.7% | 2025 |
| 125 |  West Bank and Gaza | 17.4% | 2025 |
| 126 |  Benin | 17.4% | 2025 |
| 127 |  Spain | 17.1% | 2025 |
| 128 |  United Kingdom | 17.0% | 2025 |
| 129 |  Czechia | 16.8% | 2025 |
| 130 |  Morocco | 16.5% | 2025 |
| 131 |  Kazakhstan | 15.7% | 2025 |
| 132 |  South Africa | 15.6% | 2025 |
| 133 |  Slovakia | 15.4% | 2025 |
| 134 |  Syria | 15.2% | 2025 |
| 135 |  Mozambique | 15.0% | 2025 |
| 136 |  Sri Lanka | 14.6% | 2025 |
| 137 |  Uzbekistan | 14.1% | 2025 |
| 138 |  Iran | 13.6% | 2025 |
| 139 |  Brazil | 12.3% | 2025 |
| 140 |  Venezuela | 11.8% | 2025 |
| 141 |  Russia | 11.8% | 2025 |
| 142 |  Nigeria | 11.3% | 2025 |
| 143 |  Ukraine | 11.1% | 2025 |
| 144 |  Italy | 10.6% | 2025 |
| 145 |  Nepal | 8.4% | 2025 |
| 146 |  Algeria | 8.4% | 2025 |
| 147 |  Poland | 8.2% | 2025 |
| 148 |  United States | 7.0% | 2025 |
| 149 |  Indonesia | 6.9% | 2025 |
| 150 |  Netherlands | 6.9% | 2025 |
| 151 |  India | 6.6% | 2025 |
| 152 |  Germany | 5.2% | 2025 |
| 153 |  China | 3.3% | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest population in largest city (% of urban) in 2025?
Singapore ranks #1 with population in largest city (% of urban) of 100.0% as of 2025, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest population in largest city (% of urban)?
China ranks last (#153) with 3.3% as of 2025.
What is the global median for population in largest city (% of urban)?
The median value is 29.5% (Rwanda, ranked #77 out of 153 countries).
How many countries report data for population in largest city (% of urban)?
153 countries have available data for population in largest city (% of urban). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does population in largest city (% of urban) belong to?
Population in Largest City (% of urban) is classified under the "Urban Development" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.