It is the largest city in the world with a population of 37,435,191 people. It almost beats the entirety of Canada.
The National Capital Territory of Delhi, is the most populated city in India with a population of 29,399,141 people.
With a population of 26,317,104, China boasts some of the biggest cities in the world, the largest of which is Shanghai.
São Paulo is the most populated city in all of South America with a population of 21,846,507.
Mexico City is the most populated city in all of North America with a population of 21,671,908.
Cairo is the largest city in Africa when the entire Cairo area is considered—though lists using other city population.
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh and is home to 20,283,552 people.
Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the second Indian city to make this list with a population of 20,185,064 people.
The megacity of Beijing is the second largest city in China after Shanghai with a population of 20,035,455 people.
Osaka is the second Japanese city to make it to this list with a population of 19,222,665 people.