🗺 World Map

The world map visualises Urban Population (% of population) for 2023, shading each country by value so regional patterns stand out at a glance. Use the year slider to replay the data back to 1960, and click any country to load its historical trend.

📈 Over Time

The line chart tracks Urban Population (% of population) over time for a custom set of countries or regions. Add or remove countries with the selector above the chart. Inflection points often reveal recessions, policy reforms, or major global events.

🏆 Ranking

The ranking chart shows most urbanized countries as of 2023 (or the latest available year). The default view covers the top 20 countries; expand to the full global ranking with the "Show all countries" button.

In 2023, Hong Kong SAR, China led the world in urban population at 100.0%, followed by Cayman Islands (100.0%) and Bermuda (100.0%). Liechtenstein ranked last at 14.7% — 7× below Hong Kong SAR, China.