5 Most Urbanised Countries in Asia

3. Macao SAR, China

Urban Population (% of Population): 100%

Urbanization in Macao, SAR, has been rapid and unique due to its limited land area of 32.8 square kilometers and dense population of around 700,000 residents. Since the end of Portuguese rule and its handover to China in 1999, Macao’s economy has been dominated by the gaming and tourism sectors, experiencing prodigious economic growth. However, this growth has also brought challenges such as environmental degradation, traffic congestion, and social issues like gambling addiction.