Let’s go through the lens of diversity with the 14 most ethnically diverse cities in the world. The world today has been getting more diverse, with people starting to accept differences in races and culture. We see more and more people from different countries interact with one another, being connected via the internet, and having the ability to travel and live anywhere. Whether people notice it or not, we have been slowly entering the world where ethnic diversity is becoming the norm. Even now in your own local city you may notice that there are different ethnicities living there and not only the local blood or race.
Considering this, there are of course cities in the world that are more diverse than others. Many factors are to be considered in the diversity, from people who live there and born there, to people who flock the country for education, opportunity, labor. Even the popularity and the benefits of a city may spur more people to eventually move there, adding to the diversity. If you’re looking for a larger scale list, also check out The 10 Most Ethnically Diverse Countries in the World.
For this list we’ll be looking at how much of the population’s percentage comprise the diversity; you’d be surprised with the differences and the rankings for some cities. Let’s move ahead to the first city that boasts in its diversity.
14. Singapore
Singapore has been the home of diversity in the entirety of Asia. From actually being a part of an already multi-cultural region, many also continue to go to Singapore in search of opportunity. From Asia and even the West, you’ll find that there are many types of people in Singapore with it being at 18% diversity.
13. Washington DC
The capital of the United States features itself on this list with 20% diversity. For many, Washington DC is one of the best cities to live in considering that it is the home of the president of America. As well as this, many international workers also find work in the government sector and its affiliates.
12. Houston
Part of the largest state in America, Houston has large structures, area, population and now even diversity. They have 21% diversity in the population.
11. London
London continues to be one of the most popular in Britain and even in Europe with many finding opportunities in the bustling city. The capital of England has 27% diversity.
10. New York
The most populated city in America finds itself in the top 10 with 28% diversity in the population. You’ll find that many move to New York with it being one of the most expensive and one of the best cities to live in the western part of the world.
9. Melbourne
Melbourne and even Australia itself have seen a rise in many of its sectors in recent years. Even now the city boasts a 29% diversity rate. Melbourne has become one of the go to cities for international workers and immigrants.
8. San Francisco
For one of the technological and cultural cities in the United States, San Francisco can even add itself to one of the most ethnically diverse with 30% diversity.
7. Sydney
Even a bigger go to destination than Melbourne, Sydney takes the 7th spot with a diversity rate of 31%.
There are more diverse cities as we continue this list of the 14 most ethnically diverse cities in the world.
6. Riyadh
Riyadh has been well known for importing and hiring overseas workers for skilled jobs and the like. Even with the large differences in culture and rules for the city compared with others, Riyadh still has 34% diversity.
5. Los Angeles
In history, the area of California was originally under Mexico, which has become a large part of the diversity in modern Los Angeles, couple that with its somewhat lighter immigration laws then we have 35% in diversity.
4. Miami
Even more diverse than Los Angeles, Florida’s Miami has a one up on the rest of the United States with 36% diversity.
3. Hong Kong
Hong Kong takes the mantle of the most diverse among its nearby neighbors with 38% in diversity. Many would now assume that the large percentage is mainly due to an influx of cheap laborers from China and India.
2. Toronto
One of the largest cities in Canada and also the hub for immigration and overseas opportunity, Toronto takes the second spot with almost half of its population from different ethnicities at 45% diversity.
1. Dubai
A city built from the ground up, Dubai has its entire population dominated by diversity with an 83% rate. Much like Hong Kong, Dubai also has a lot of workers and laborers from different countries which contributes a lot to the diversity.
There you have our list of the 14 most ethnically diverse cities in the world. Take notice of these diversities if ever you’re in one of these cities.
