5 Most Overcrowded Cities in the World

In this article we present the 5 most overcrowded cities in the world. For our more detailed coverage please visit 40 Most Overcrowded Cities in the World.

5. Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Population Density (2023): 72,000 people per square mile

Tshikapa in DR Congo is the capital of Kasai Province and is located only 60 kilometers from the border with Angola. It is one of the most overcrowded cities in the world, with a population density of 72,000 people per square mile.

4. Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Population Density (2023): 75,000 people per square mile

Kutupalong Refugee Camp is an urban area located in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar. It mainly houses Rohingyas who fled persecution in Myanmar. Around 600,000 people live here, with a population density of a staggering 75,000 per square mile.

3. Dhaka, Bangladesh

Population Density (2023): 80,059 people per square mile

Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, is the third most overcrowded city in the world, with a population density of over 80,000 people per square mile.

2. Tanta, Egypt

Population Density (2023): 81,222 people per square mile

Tanta, located between Alexandria and Cairo, is one of the most populous cities in Egypt. It has a population density of 81,222 people per square mile, making it one of the most overcrowded cities in the world.

1. Mogadishu, Somalia

Population Density (2023): 86,102 people per square mile

Civil war has ravaged Somalia for decades now. Several families from rural areas are fleeing to cities seeking shelter, food, and healthcare. More than 4.2 million people live in the capital, Mogadishu, with more arriving every day. With a population density of 86,102 people per square mile, the Somali capital is the most overcrowded city in the world.

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