Tokyo has lost its status as the world’s largest city , with another sprawling Asian metropolis, Indonesia's vast capital, knocking it off the top spot.

Why It Matters

This milestone marks the first time in decades that the Japanese capital has not been the most populous center on Earth, highlighting rapid urban growth in Asia and a changing landscape of megacities worldwide.

For the U.S., these findings offer important insights into future urbanization trends , infrastructure challenges, and global economic shifts.

What To Know

The United Nations’ World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report signals a significant change in global urban dynamics: Jakarta , Indonesia with 42 million residents, has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city.

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