5 Countries with Most Cities Over 1 Million

2. India

Number of Cities: 65

Half a century ago, India and China found themselves in a comparable situation regarding their fertility rates. Both countries had rates around 5.6 and 5.5 children per woman, well above the replacement level fertility of 2.1 required for population stability. They also encountered similar societal and developmental obstacles as they endeavored to reconstruct their nations following the aftermath of lengthy periods of colonial rule and past conflicts. Despite these similarities, their approaches to population control diverged significantly, as each country adopted distinct policies and strategies. Fast forward to today, with India’s population surpassing China’s, there is a blend of optimism and concerns about the implications of this demographic shift. Reflecting on the contrasting paths taken by both countries can offer valuable insights to societies and policymakers, helping them to derive pertinent lessons for the future.

Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are most populated cities of India, with a combined population of 70 million.