List of cities proper by population density


This is a list of cities worldwide by population density. The population, population density and land area for the cities listed are based on the entire city proper, the defined boundary or border of a city or the city limits of the city. The population density of the cities listed is based on the average number of people living per square kilometer or per square mile. This list does not refer to the population, population density or land area of the greater metropolitan area or urban area, nor particular districts in any of the cities listed.

Cities by population density

The Philippines, the 12th most populous country in the world, holds the highest number of cities in the table below.
, Philippines
, Bangladesh
, India
, France
, India
, United States, just outside New York City
, France
, Sri Lanka
, Israel
, Maldives