Most populous Arab cities 2025: Cairo leads, Amman fifth
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- Cairo tops the list of Arab cities by population in 2025, with Amman ranking fifth
A recent United Nations report titled “World Urbanization Prospects 2025” has revealed the most densely populated cities in the Arab world, highlighting significant differences in population density among capitals and major cities in the region.
Cairo: A Human Giant
Leading the Arab list, the Egyptian capital Cairo claims a prominent place globally, ranking seventh worldwide with a population of 25.5 million.
Alexandria and Riyadh in the Top Ranks
According to the report, Alexandria ranks second among Arab cities and 48th globally, with 7.2 million residents. Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh follows closely as the third-largest Arab city and 52nd worldwide, with a population of 6.9 million.
Sudanese, Jordanian, and Iraqi Capitals
The report shows similar figures for three other Arab capitals: Khartoum ranks fourth in the Arab world and 56th globally, with 6.8 million residents. Amman comes fifth Arabically and 62nd globally with 6.4 million people, while Baghdad ranks sixth in the Arab world and 63rd worldwide, with 6.3 million residents.
Dubai Completes the List
The list concludes with Dubai, which ranks seventh among Arab cities and 76th globally, with a population of 5.2 million.
Significance of the Report
This UN report is part of a series of studies analyzing global population growth and urbanization. It provides crucial indicators to help governments design policies for future urban planning and sustainable development.
