5 Countries Where Much or Most of Population Lives in Cities

This article looks at the 5 Countries Where Much or Most of Population Lives in Cities. If you wish to check out our detailed discussion on the urbanization dynamics across the globe, you may go to 15 Countries Where Much or Most of Population Lives in Cities.

5. Belgium

Urbanization Rate 2024: 98.20%

Out of Belgium’s 11.8 million people, a whopping 98% live in urban areas, making it one of the most urbanized countries globally. The urbanization trend has been around since the Middle Ages, and even today, city populations grow faster than in rural areas. This urbanization has led to a unique ‘nebular urbanity’ setup, with a central core and several small to medium-sized urban centers scattered amidst open spaces. Brussels, with 1.1 million residents, is the largest city, and it’s expected to welcome an additional 170,000 urban dwellers by 2020.