Figure 1. More people living in cities
The growth of urban areas resulting from natural increases in population and migration from rural areas is a global phenomenon. While the majority of the projected growth will unfold in developing countries in Asia and Africa, forecasts show that the population living in urban areas across the OECD...
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| Summary: | The growth of urban areas resulting from natural increases in population and migration from rural areas is a global phenomenon. While the majority of the projected growth will unfold in developing countries in Asia and Africa, forecasts show that the population living in urban areas across the OECD could expand to 85 % on average by 2050. In some countries, such as Belgium, Iceland and Japan, this figure is projected to be as high as 95 % (OECD, 2013a). |
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