Urban Population

Definition

Urban population refers to the number of people living in cities or urban areas rather than rural areas. It represents the concentration of individuals within urban settings due to factors like migration from rural areas and urbanization.

Related terms

Urbanization: The process by which an increasing proportion of the population lives in cities or urban areas instead of rural regions.

Megacity: A metropolitan area with a very large population, typically exceeding 10 million inhabitants.

Suburbanization: The outward growth of cities into surrounding suburban areas, often resulting in the expansion of residential neighborhoods beyond city limits.