Navigating The Complexities Of Urban Density In Global Cities – Analysis

By Ramanath Jha

Urban density can be defined as the ratio of the total population of a city and the total footprint the city occupies. On a global scale, there are wide variations in urban density. The World Population Review 2024 puts Manila at the top of the chart with 74,750 persons per km^2. While Asian cities are some of...