The only city to grow faster was Oshawa, Ont., a suburban community on the outskirts of Toronto that grew by 2.1 per cent. At the same time, Toronto and Montreal saw a record-breaking loss of 1. Hefei, Anhui. Hefei is the fastest growing city in China, with its GDP rising from RMB 416.4 billion (US$65.9 billion) in 2012 to RMB 721.3 billion (US$106.8 billion) in 2017 - an increase of 73.2 percent. A survey by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs titled ' 2017 Charming China', revealed that Hefei was the third Largest Cities in 2015. Tokyo-Yokohama grew to 37.8 million residents, the largest urban area population ever recorded (Figure 1). But second ranking Jakarta is moving up quickly, becoming the second urban area in history to exceed 30 million residents (30.6 million). Inc. has long believed there's an alchemy that happens when fast-growing companies, The Inc. Surge Cities Scores are calculated for the largest 50 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in The study draws on data from more than 300,000 freelance workers within Payoneer's network. The world's largest economy was followed by the U.K. and Brazil, which each saw a jump in gig worker Total Federal, State, and Local Expenditures. In 1900 government in America was still, by today's standards, comparatively lean and efficient. At that time, total federal, state, and local expenditures were $26 billion. Americans now support a nearly $2.5 trillion government, almost a 100-fold increase in real outlays. The 10 fastest-growing jobs in the United States—some pay over $100,000 a year Published Wed, Jan 19 2022 8:30 AM EST Updated Wed, Jan 19 2022 1:38 PM EST Morgan Smith @thewordsmithm The major cities in the world are growing fast and many problems occur, What are the problems that young people living in cities are faced with? What solutions do you suggest? It goes without saying that, big cities have been developing day by day. It is said that more and more cities are expanding across the world, leading to various problems. Vay Nhanh Fast Money. With only 20 percent of the population, the world’s 300 largest metropolitan economies account for nearly half of global economic output. Through our new Global Metro Monitor report and interactive, users can understand the individual trajectories of the world’s large metropolitan economies and gain new insights into sources of growth that national or regional assessments tend to obscure. The fastest growing metro areas this year, as measured by our economic performance index that combines employment and GDP per capita growth, are concentrated in China, Turkey and the Middle East. 10. Fuzhou, China Population 6,618,900 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Fuzhou is the political capital of Fujian province, located on China’s east coast. The metro economy specializes in the manufacture of chemicals, food, and textiles, but its fastest growing industry in 2014 was business, financial, and professional services. In an effort to lure higher order economic activity, China recently announced an expanded Free Trade Zone in Fuzhou. 9. Ankara, Turkey Population 4,975,400 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Ankara, Turkey’s capital, is the first of four Turkish metro areas in the top 10. Turkish cities are growing fast due to significant infrastructure and construction investment, an emerging industrial base, and sound macroeconomic policies. In Ankara, while government continues to account for the largest share of the economy, manufacturing saw even greater annual output and employment gains of and percent, respectively. Many of the country’s largest aerospace and defense companies have their headquarters and industrial plants in Ankara. 8. Xiamen, China Population 3,715,900 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Located just south of Fuzhou in Fujian province, Xiamen has been one of China’s fastest growing cities since 2000. In 1980, the Chinese government selected Xiamen as one of China’s five original special economic zones. Manufacturing accounts for nearly half of the metropolitan economy and Xiamen houses the world’s 18th busiest port. 7. Hangzhou, China Population 8,909,700 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Hangzhou, a metro area near Shanghai, led all Chinese metro economies in 2014 with employment growth of percent. Business, financial and professional services led employment growth in the region. Hangzhou is a promising e-commerce hub, anchored by Alibaba’s global headquarters. 6. Kunming, China Population 6,605,500 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Kunming was the best performing mainland Chinese metro area, ranking sixth in this year’s performance index. About the size of Dallas, Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province in southeast China, where it has become a budding transportation gateway to Southeast Asia and is home to major universities. 5. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Population 3,332,500 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth The most populous city in the UAE, Dubai is a global hub for transportation, tourism, trade and professional services. Thanks to an ambitious strategy to diversify its economy Dubai no longer relies on commodities to power its economic growth, and today the service industry accounts for more than 70 percent of total GDP. 4. Bursa, Turkey Population 3,722,600 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Bursa, located along Turkey’s west coast, is a manufacturing power house known internationally for its strong automotive cluster, which accounts for 60 percent of the national industry. International automakers such as Fiat and Renault, as well as a wide variety of suppliers make Bursa “Turkey’s Detroit.” 3. Istanbul, Turkey Population 14,023,500 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Istanbul is Turkey’s economic and cultural center, as well as its most populous metropolitan area. Located amid historic land and sea trade routes that connect Central Asia with Europe, Istanbul has developed a diversified economy with strong services, trade, tourism and manufacturing sectors. The regional economy accounts for over one-quarter of Turkey’s economy. 2. Izmir, Turkey Population 4,026,000 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth Izmir has been a key trade hub since the 17th century, leveraging its easy access to Mediterranean and Aegean Sea shipping routes. The government has leveraged its geographic location through the promotion of industrial zones in and around the Izmir area. Izmir ranked first in our report for employment growth in 2014, and posted the second strongest employment growth of the 2009 to 2014 period. 1. Macau Population 574,200 Employment Growth GDP Per Capita Growth As in 2012, Macau topped our economic performance index, due to substantial GDP per capita growth. This relatively small metro area has become the world’s largest gaming center, attracting large global companies like Wynn, Sands and MGM. Antananarivo, in Madagascar, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Editorial credit Nok Lek / When you think of the biggest cities in the world, where do you think of? If images of Tokyo, New York, and Paris come to mind, you’re not alone. You’re not necessarily wrong, either – at least not for now. Our world is ever-changing, and one of the things changing the fastest is our urban landscape. While a city like New York may see a growth rate of around per year, the world’s fastest-growing cities are expanding at a rate of up to 5% per year! Even though places like North America and Europe today remain the world’s most urbanized places, with 80% of North Americans living in cities, it is cities in Southern Asia and Africa who are seeing the most staggering growth. In fact, the ten fastest-growing cities in the world are all found in Africa. In this article, we will explore the world’s ten fastest-growing cities. All data is taken from the United Nations cities report. Which Cities Are Growing the Fastest? 1. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - 5% Better known as its nickname “Ouaga”, Ougadougou is the largest city in Burkina Faso. The city is located in a plateau and is an important commercial area within the country. While today it is home to around inhabitants, it is projected that around people will call Ouaga home in the year 2030. Historically, OUaga was the capital of the Mossi kingdom of the 15th century. Throughout the 19th and 20th century, the French colonial influence was strong in Burkina Faso. The country has been independent since 1960. 2. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - As the capital city and the largest city of Tanzania, Dar es Salam is an important economic center. It also happens to be one of the fastest growing cities on the planet, with a growth rate of around Dar es Salam has the distinction of being the world’s largest Swahili speaking city. The city has a pleasant climate thanks to its proximity to the warm Indian Ocean. 3. Bamako, Mali - Bamako is the largest city in Mali, a large landlocked country in West Africa. At the end of the 19th century, Bamako was a small town of only around 2,000 inhabitants. Today, the population is well over one million. There does not seem to be any sign of the city’s population growth slowing, which makes Bamako the world’s third quickest growing city. Much of the population growth can be attributed to the migration of residents from rural areas in search of work. 4. Kampala, Uganda - Kampala, the largest and capital city of Uganda, sits within a district that more than doubled its total population in the early 21st century. Kampala is located in the central area of Uganda, which is one of the most diverse countries on Earth. 5. Lusaka, Zambia - Lusaka, Africa, is growing at a rate fast enough to be considered the world’s fifth fastest-growing city. Lusaka is a large commercial city and has seen a boom in the development of shopping malls in recent years. The city is home to several large American chains such as KFC and Pizza Hut. 6. Huambo, Angola - Huambo is the second-largest city in Angola, after the country’s capital city of Luanda. Despite its status as the second largest city, it is developing faster than any other city in the country. While under Portuguese colonial rule, Huambo was known as Nova Lisboa. Once the country gained independence, the city took back its original name. Unfortunately, a wealth of infrastructure was destroyed in the city between the 1970s and the early 2000s, in the midst of the Angolan Civil War. Today, an era of reconstruction has begun. 7. Abuja, Nigeria - Abuja is the capital of Nigeria it’s not the much-larger Lagos, contrary to popular belief. Although the city has only been established since the 1980s, today its population has swelled to over million residents. Abuja today is an important governmental city within Nigeria and hosts several international conferences yearly. 8. Antananarivo, Madagascar - Antananarivo is the capital city of the island nation of Madagascar. Antananarivo has been an important establishment on the island since at least the 1700s. Aside from a period of disease and war during the 1800s, the city’s population has been growing since then. Much of its growth can be traced back to rural migration. Antanarivo is home to a very vibrant arts scene. 9. Mogadishu, Somalia - Mogadishu is the capital city as well as the largest city of Somalia. The city has existed in some form for thousands of years. Although politically unstable for many years, Mogadishu has seen some stability in the 2010s. One of the major projects being undertaken by the government is to re-open schools in the region. The Port of Mogadishu, on the Indian Ocean, is the largest of its kind in Somalia. 10. Onitsha, Nigeria - The second Nigerian city to make this list, Onitsha is a large port city in the country. Its largest claim to fame might be the Onitsha Main Market, which is rumored to be the largest of its kind in on the continent. Onitsha first began to garner growth in the 1880s due to its status as a large city for trade. Problems Associated With Big Cities Life in a big, bustling city can be exciting and offer plenty of opportunities. However, there are also many disadvantages, which at times can be severe. Some of the problems inherent with a city that has quickly developed include overcrowding, poverty, homelessness, lack of public health infrastructure, traffic, pollution, and crime. The 15 Fastest-Growing Cities in the World RankCityCountryCurrent Population Thousands Project 2030 PopulationRate of Change % 1OuagadougouBurkina Faso2923585452Dar es AbabaUnited Home World Facts The Fastest-Growing Cities in the World Urbanization While the past decades have seen rapid urbanization in India and China, cities in Africa are growing fastest in the current one. In the first half of the 2020s, the Population Division expects 28 cities to grow at an average annual rate of more than 5 percent. 22 are located in Africa. 86 cities are expected to grow at a rate of 4 to 5 percent in the same time period. Out of these, 58 are located in Africa and 24 in Asia and the Middle East. The fastest growing city on the list was Gwagwalada, a satellite of Nigeria’s capital Abuja, followed by Kabinda in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Both countries are home to several of the world’s fastest growing cities, as are Angola, Tanzania and urbanization goes hand in hand with economic progress in the developing world. But rapid urbanization in Africa has brought about challenges like growing slums and overcrowded living, road congestion as well as pollution, as urban development fails to keep up with urban growth. In 2018, around 55 percent of urban populations in Africa lived in slums, compared with around 30 percent in Asia and around 20 percent in Latin growth rates of cities can also hint at disruptions due to armed conflict, hunger or flight from the countryside, as shown by the presence of three Yemenese cities as well as Mazar-e Sharif in Afghanistan and Aleppo in Syria among the world’s fastest growing of the increase in urban populations until 2030 will come from just eight countries. Continuously urbanizing India and China, quickly urbanizing Nigeria and the DRC as well as Pakistan, Indonesia, the and Bangladesh. According to the living in a megacity of 10 million inhabitants or more was currently most common in Latin America 18 percent of urban population, followed by Asia 15 percent, North America 10 percent and Africa 9 percent. 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[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]The world is steadily becoming more urban, as people move to cities and towns in search of employment, educational opportunities and higher standards of living. Urbanization creates opportunities and challenges on one hand and gives rise to different types of stresses and problems on the other. Rapid urbanization is coupled with the fact that nearly half of this population is below the age of 25. This essay shall deal with the problems faced by the youth in the cities and also suggest some ways forward. The main problems faced by youth and everyone else in the rapidly expanding cities are because of pressure on the resources such as land, water and infrastructure like public transport, places, health care, law and order etc. There is an increased demand for land which pushes the property prices. This also leads to encroachment of pavements and creation of slums. There is little basic infrastructure for youth to access, ranging from parks and community centres, to basic services such as health, training and education. That is why there is an increase in crime and drug addiction. Furthermore, there is increase the demand and consumption of water. Limited access to drinking water poses serious health hazards and easy spread of water borne diseases across the masses. Health hazards resulting from urbanization are also connected to air pollution, as well as crime, traffic and lifestyle. The increase in urbanization throughout the world has been accompanied by a sharp growth in urban traffic and the public transport system of the urban cities is choked. The youth in particular are severely stressed by these problems. The problems faced by youth need to be tackled on a war footing. After all our youth are our most important resource and the time has come to address their problems. Youth can be engaged, not as leaders of tomorrow, but as leaders of today, through methods such as youth led development, and through international agencies working with local government to create safe and positive spaces in the cities in which youth are increasingly living in. The youth need to have safe urban based places in which they can call their own, where they can receive important information on issues such as HIV AIDS prevention, where they can receive job and entrepreneurship training, where they can practice and meaningfully engage in local governance, and where they can most importantly meet and co-exist peacefully with other youth. To put it in a nutshell, I pen down saying that rapid urbanization has brought many problems for our youth but their problems can be addressed by engaging the youth in local governance and providing them proper education and job training so that they do not fall victim to the stress of urban life. The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems [/shc_shortcode] Kinshasa, DRC, Africa’s most populous city. Image Alexandra Tyukavina/Shutterstock By 2050, 68 per cent of the world population is projected to live in urban areas. Here are the world’s 10 fastest growing cities by population All across the world, urban areas are expanding and their populations growing. By 2050, two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities or other urban centres. India, China and Nigeria stand at the forefront of this rise, projected to account for 35 per cent of the growth of the world’s urban population between 2018 and 2050. Here, we take look at the fastest growing urban centres by population not including cities with fewer than 300,000 inhabitants, as predicted by the UN for the years 2020-2025. Of the 20 fastest growing, 15 are predicted to be located in Africa. Another four are in Asia and one is in the Middle East. In Europe, the city with the fastest growing population is Balashikha in Russia with a growth rate of 2 per cent, but overall, the continent is the only one likely to see a decrease in population by 2025 10 Fastest Growing Urban Centres By Population Gwagwalada, Nigeria + Population estimate 2020 410,000 • 2025 566,000 Since Nigeria’s seat of government was relocated from Lagos to Abuja in 1991, Gwagwalada, 45 kilometres southeast of the capital, has experienced a massive influx of people. It is projected to have the largest increase in population on the African continent, and is the fastest growing urban centre in the world. Enjoying this article? We have thousands more for you. Get immediate access to over 1,000 Geographical magazines in our archive back to 1935. Sign up today and you will soon be travelling back through time reading all our amazing features of the last eight decades PLUS... you also get to enjoy every new issue of Geographical each month going forward in both print and digital press the button below to choose the perfect package for you. Kabinda, DRC + Population estimate 2020 466,000 • 2025 640,000 Kabinda is the capital city of Lomami Province, in a remote part of the south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located around 100 kilometres east of Mbuji-Mayi, the second largest city in the country after the capital Kinshasa. The surrounding area is one of the richest mineral sources in the world and produces one-tenth in weight of the world’s industrial diamonds. Continental changes When it comes to population growth as a whole, Africa is predicted to grow the most by 2025, compared to Asia South America Central America North America and Oceania Europe is the only continent predicted to decrease Rupganj, Bangladesh + Population estimate 2020 482,000 • 2025 662,000 The third fastest growing city is Rupganj, an upazila sub-district’ in Bengali of the Narayanganj District in central Bangladesh. Narayanganj is an industrial hub that plays an important role in the country’s jute trade jute is a natural fibre extracted from the bark of the jute vegetable plant. It’s also the historic home of the production of jamdani, a fine muslin textile woven from cotton and gold threads, which is used for making saris. Handloom weavers creating jamdani muslin in Rupganj. Image Sk Hasan Ali/Shutterstock Lokoja, Nigeria + Population estimate 2020 692,000 • 2025 931,000 Lokoja is a river port on the west bank of the Niger River in south-central Nigeria. The present day city was founded by Scottish explorer William Balfour Baikie in 1857, but for hundreds of years prior the area had been home to different ethnic groups, including the Yoruba people. The modern city is an important trading port for cotton, leather, and palm oil and kernels. Locally produced yams, corn, beans, fish and shea nuts are also sold at the large markets here. A meat vendor in Lokoja, Nigeria. Image Tayvay/Shutterstock Uige, Angola + Population estimate 2020 511,000 • 2025 687,000 Between 1945 and the mid-1950s, Uige grew from a small market town in northwestern Angola to the country’s major centre for coffee production. First settled by Portuguese colonists, the town was renamed in 1955 to Carmona, after the former Portuguese President Óscar Carmona. Following the start of the Angolan civil war in 1975 however, when the settlers fled, the city’s name was changed back to Uige. The main street in Uige, Angola. Image Paulo César Santos New megacities There are currently 35 megacities those with a population of more than 10 million, with eight more expected to join the ranks by 2030, all but one of which London are in developing countries. It has been 200 years since Britain’s capital was the most populous place on the planet, but after a period of decline in the second half of the 20th century, it is once again growing fast. Bujumbura, Burundi + Population estimate 2020 1,013,000 • 2025 1,350,000 The former capital of Burundi, Bujumbura is also the country’s main port, located at the northeastern corner of Lake Tanganyika. Most of Burundi’s foreign trade flows through here on its way to and from Kigoma in neighbouring Tanzania. Bujumbura was the capital of Burundi until 2019, when the parliament voted to move the seat of government back to the historic capital of Gitega. Bujumbura’s industry specialises in textiles, leather, paper, chemicals, and agricultural products. Image Shutterstock Songea, Tanzania + Population estimate 2020 353,000 • 2025 470,000 Between 1905 and 1907, Songea was the centre of African resistance during the Maji Maji Rebellion in German East Africa, and is named after a Ngoni warrior who was executed during the German repressions. Now the capital of the Ruvuma region in southeastern Tanzania, the city is predicted to experience significant economic growth as a result of the Mtwara Development Corridor – a major infrastructure development project designed to provide road, rail, and waterway links between Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia, and the Port of Mtwara in southern Tanzania. Xiong’an, China + Population estimate 2020 970,000 • 2025 1,289,000 Xiong’an New Area, is it is officially called, was established in 2017 about 100 kilometres southwest of Beijing and covers three counties, Xiong, Rongcheng and Anxin. Its main purpose was to serve as a development hub for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei or Jing-jin-ji economic triangle, making room for the new companies and institutions that are currently struggling to find room in the overcrowded capital. So far, investment in China’s City of the Future’ is estimated to exceed 700 billion yuan £88 billion. China Geological Survey drills deep wells to use thermal energy for Xiong’an New Area, China. Image James Jiao/Shutterstock We’re used to hearing about the biggest cities in the world, particularly the vast populations of Beijing and Tokyo, but these giants don’t paint the whole picture. Only one of the top 20 fastest growing cities is in China, reflecting a slowdown in the country’s population growth though it is still growing. Instead, the majority are in Africa 17 out of the top 20, with four in Nigeria. This is partly due to a high birth rate. According to the World Bank, the 2019 fertility rate births per woman in Sub-Saharan Africa was compared to the global fertility rate of Migration to urban centres also plays a role. Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar + Population estimate 2020 594,000 • 2025 788,000 Nay Pyi Taw, which means Abode of Kings’ in Burmese, is the capital city of Myanmar and the country’s third largest city. It replaced Yangon, the former capital, in 2005. Despite being the seat of the government and site of the Union Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Presidential Palace, Nay Pyi Taw has a relatively low population density. This is expected to change however. Stay connected with the Geographical newsletter! In these turbulent times, we’re committed to telling expansive stories from across the globe, highlighting the everyday lives of normal but extraordinary people. Stay informed and engaged with Geographical. Get Geographical’s latest news delivered straight to your inbox every Friday! Uppatasanti Pagoda, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Image Aung Myat/Shutterstock Potiskum, Nigeria + Population estimate 2020 426,000 • 2025 565,000 Potiskum is a city district in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria. It’s notable for its cattle market, one of the largest in Africa and the largest in West Africa, as well as a thriving grain and millet trade. 10 new megacities According to the UN, the world could have 43 megacities by 2030. Two of the 10 cities that were projected to become megacities between 2018 and 2030 have already reached 10 million inhabitants Kinshasa and Hyderabad. Nine of the 10 cities are located in developing countries. Kinshasa, DRC, Current population estimate million • 2030 millionHyderabad, India, Current population estimate million • 2030 millionLuanda, Angola, Current population estimate million • 2030 million Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Current population estimate 9 million • 2030 11 millionNanjing, China, Current population estimate million • 2030 11 millionDar es Salaam, Tanzania, Current population estimate million • 2030 millionChengdu, China, Current population estimate million • 2030 millionAhmedabad, India, Current population estimate million • 2030 millionTehran, Iran, Current population estimate million • 2030 millionLondon, UK, Current population estimate million • 2030 million

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