World's most populous

Here is a list of some of the world's most populous metropolitan areas as of 2024:

1. Tokyo, Japan
   Population: Approximately 37.2 million
2. Delhi, India
   Population: Approximately 32.9 million
3. Shanghai, China
   Population: Approximately 29.9 million
4. São Paulo, Brazil
   Population: Approximately 22.4 million
5. Mexico City, Mexico
   Population: Approximately 22.3 million
6. Dhaka, Bangladesh
   Population: Approximately 22.1 million
7. Cairo, Egypt
   Population: Approximately 21.7 million
8. Mumbai, India
   Population: Approximately 21.4 million
9. Beijing, China
   Population: Approximately 21.3 million
10. Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto, Japan
    Population: Approximately 19.1 million

These metropolitan areas are the largest by population and are major hubs for their countries in terms of economy, culture, and politics. The populations of these cities reflect their importance on both a regional and global scale.