Approximate city-proper populations (latest available estimates, years vary):
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Japan | 13,960,324 |
| New Delhi | India | 28,514,000 |
| Shanghai | China | 24,870,895 |
| New York City | USA | 8,804,190 |
| London | UK | 8,982,000 |
| Paris | France | 2,206,488 |
| Moscow | Russia | 12,655,050 |
Note: Metropolitan/urban agglomeration figures are significantly larger (e.g., Tokyo metro ~37M, Delhi ~32M, Shanghai ~28M, NYC ~20M, London ~14M, Paris ~13M, Moscow ~17M). Definitions and census years differ.