Here is a list of some of the world's most populous metropolitan areas as of 2024:
- Tokyo, Japan
Population: Approximately 37.2 million - Delhi, India
Population: Approximately 32.9 million - Shanghai, China
Population: Approximately 29.9 million - São Paulo, Brazil
Population: Approximately 22.4 million - Mexico City, Mexico
Population: Approximately 22.3 million - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Population: Approximately 22.1 million - Cairo, Egypt
Population: Approximately 21.7 million - Mumbai, India
Population: Approximately 21.4 million - Beijing, China
Population: Approximately 21.3 million - Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto, Japan
Population: Approximately 19.1 million
These metropolitan areas are the largest by population and are major hubs for their countries in terms of economy, culture, and politics. The populations of these cities reflect their importance on both a regional and global scale.