Global Urbanization: Most People Now Live in Cities

As of recent UN estimates, over 56% of the world's population lives in urban areas, a figure projected to reach 68% by 2050. Urban areas are typically defined as settlements with ≥2,500 inhabitants.

Key drivers: access to jobs, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and cultural amenities. This shift presents challenges in housing, transportation, sanitation, and sustainability, especially in rapidly growing cities of Asia and Africa.