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Urban population (% of total population)

Comparing 50 countries worldwide. Source: World Bank

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Data last updated: January 2024

Urban population (% of total population) by Country

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Urban population (% of total population) Statistics

Countries Tracked
50
Highest Value
100.00 percent
Bermuda
Lowest Value
83.52 percent
United States

Urban population (% of total population) Ranking

Rank Country Urban population (% of total population) (percent) Compare
1 Bermuda 100.00 -
2 Cayman Islands 100.00 Compare
3 Gibraltar 100.00 Compare
4 Hong Kong SAR, China 100.00 Compare
5 Kuwait 100.00 Compare
6 Macao SAR, China 100.00 Compare
7 Monaco 100.00 Compare
8 Nauru 100.00 Compare
9 Singapore 100.00 Compare
10 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 100.00 Compare
11 Qatar 99.39 Compare
12 Belgium 98.22 Compare
13 San Marino 97.93 Compare
14 Virgin Islands (U.S.) 96.31 Compare
15 Uruguay 95.85 Compare
16 Guam 95.24 Compare
17 Malta 95.01 Compare
18 Turks and Caicos Islands 94.43 Compare
19 Iceland 94.09 Compare
20 Puerto Rico (US) 93.66 Compare
21 Netherlands 93.45 Compare
22 Israel 92.95 Compare
23 Argentina 92.58 Compare
24 Luxembourg 92.27 Compare
25 Jordan 92.21 Compare
26 Northern Mariana Islands 92.17 Compare
27 Japan 92.13 Compare
28 Gabon 91.31 Compare
29 Bahrain 90.00 Compare
30 Lebanon 89.60 Compare
31 Curacao 89.03 Compare
32 Oman 89.00 Compare
33 Sweden 88.98 Compare
34 Denmark 88.63 Compare
35 Venezuela, RB 88.51 Compare
36 Greenland 88.15 Compare
37 Chile 88.12 Compare
38 Brazil 88.02 Compare
39 United Arab Emirates 88.01 Compare
40 Andorra 87.75 Compare
41 American Samoa 87.28 Compare
42 New Zealand 87.09 Compare
43 Australia 86.75 Compare
44 Finland 85.87 Compare
45 Saudi Arabia 85.17 Compare
46 Dominican Republic 85.01 Compare
47 United Kingdom 84.88 Compare
48 Norway 84.32 Compare
49 Bahamas, The 83.76 Compare
50 United States 83.52 Compare

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Urban population (% of total population) Statistics and Analysis

Urban population (% of total population) varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2024