In Pics | World's 10 Most Populous Megacities

Here we take a look at the world's 10 most populous megacities, as per the latest United Nations report.

Rank 01

Jakarta has topped the list of the world's most populous megacities, housing 41.9 million people, according to a recent United Nations report.

Rank 02

The Indonesian capital, Dhaka, ranks second on the list with a population of 36.6 million.

Rank 03

With a population of 33.4 million, Tokyo holds the third spot on the list.

Rank 04

Ranking fourth on the global list, the national capital, New Delhi, is currently home to 30.2 million people.

Rank 05

The city of Shanghai, China, is fifth on the list, boasting a population of 29.6 million.

Rank 06

Guangzhou, another major city in China, ranks sixth on the list with a population of 27.6 million.

Rank 07

The Philippine capital, Manila, is positioned seventh on the list with a population of 24.7 million.

Rank 08

With 22.5 million inhabitants, Kolkata is ranked eighth among the world's most populous cities.

Rank 09

The South Korean capital, Seoul, is home to 22.5 million people and ranks ninth on the list.

Rank 10

Egypt’s capital, Cairo, with a population of 32 million people, rounds off the top ten list of the world's most populous megacities, as per the UN report.