Population Engines: The Rise of Urbanization; Identifying and understanding the future urban landscape
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Cities are engines of economic growth and centers of economic activity, with the world's largest 600 cities accounting for 70% of global GDP growth in 2015–25. The urban landscape is in the midst of a transformation, with the focus of the urban world shifting east. Cities in emerging regions in Asia will become major hubs of economic activity, productivity, and innovation, while the dominance of established metropolitan areas in developed regions will decline.
Scope
The world's largest 600 cities will account for 30% of global population growth and 70% of global GDP growth in 2015–25, which translates into $35tn.
Despite the fast rate of urbanization, some cities will be shrinking. Surprisingly, some rapidly shrinking cities are capitals and other large cities with major economic clout in their home countries.
Aging populations are an increasingly common issue in emerging regions. 60% of the population growth in the 65-plus age category will take place in the Asia-Pacific region.
Economic success is not necessarily about size. The cities with the largest per capita GDP have populations of less than 2 million.
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