Share of urban population 2000-2050, by region

Published by S. Galan, Feb 13, 2025
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.

Share of population living in urban areas from 2000 to 2050, by region

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June 2022

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Worldwide

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2000 to 2020

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