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Jakarta Now the World's Largest City, According to UN

Published December 31, 2025, 19:14
Jakarta Now the World's Largest City, According to UN

Jakarta has been named the world's largest city by the UN, surpassing Tokyo. This change isn't due to population growth, but a new methodology that includes the entire metropolitan area, including suburbs and informal settlements. According to the new estimates, Jakarta is home to approximately 42 million people. Local authorities question the definition, but acknowledge that the ranking serves as a warning about the city's long-standing problems, such as traffic congestion, pollution, and land subsidence. The daily lives of residents are characterized by long commutes due to increasing pressure on infrastructure.