Population Growth in Urban Areas: The world’s population continues to rise, leading to overcrowded cities with millions living in cramped conditions.
Kowloon Walled City: Once the most densely populated place on Earth, Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong housed over 33,000 people in a lawless environment before its demolition in 1994.
Manila’s Density: Manila, Philippines, is currently one of the most densely populated cities, with a population of 21.3 million and 42,000 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Mumbai’s Rapid Growth: Mumbai, India, has seen its population soar from 2.9 million in 1971 to 9.36 million in 2011, making it one of the most densely populated cities globally, with approximately 73,000 people per square mile.
Dhaka’s Overcrowding: Dhaka, Bangladesh, is home to around 47,000 people per square kilometer, making it one of the least livable cities due to severe overcrowding and infrastructure strain.
Karachi’s Slum Population: Karachi, Pakistan, has a population density of about 24,000 people per square kilometer, with approximately 50% of its residents living in slums, highlighting significant housing challenges.