Urban and rural population growth and world urbanization prospects

This chapter provides an assessment of urban and rural population growth and levels and trends in urbanization globally and for groups of countries classified according to development groups, level of income, and geographic region. Section A presents an overview of urbanization at the global level. Section B contrasts the levels and trends in urban population for the more developed and less developed regions; section C does the same for income groups; and section D for geographic regions.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Sustainable Cities and Communities