Two-thirds of the population will be urban in 2050, compared to more than half currently.
Mega-cities, cities with more than 10 million people, are on the rise. Some people in these cities live comfortably but others are
in slums.
Sustainable cities create career and business opportunities, safe and affordable homes and building stron communities and economies.
Sustainable cities will need to invest in public transport, green spaces and good urban planning and management.
Sustainable Cities and Communities Facts
• 4.2 billion people lived in cities in 2018, predicted to reach 6.5 billion on 2050
• 3% of Earth is covered by cities but uses 60-80% of energy consumption and at least 70% of consumptions
• 80% of the global GDP is generated from cities
Sustainable Cities and Communities Facts