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Rise of the megacities The world is currently experiencing a residential shift from rural to urban. Some interesting stats from The Guardian’s infographic above: In 20 years, China’s cities will have added 350 million people - more people than the entire population of the United States today According to the UN, almost 180,000 people move into cities every day By 2030, India will have 6 megacities with more than 10 million people Take a closer look at the infographic, or read the accompanying article.

Rise of the megacities

The world is currently experiencing a residential shift from rural to urban. Some interesting stats from The Guardian’s infographic above:

  • In 20 years, China’s cities will have added 350 million people - more people than the entire population of the United States today
  • According to the UN, almost 180,000 people move into cities every day
  • By 2030, India will have 6 megacities with more than 10 million people

Take a closer look at the infographic, or read the accompanying article.

January 22, 2012
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