| City | Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | China | 24,870,895 | 6,341 |
| Beijing | China | 21,893,095 | 16,411 |
| Kinshasa | DR Congo | 16,315,534 | 9,965 |
| Istanbul | Türkiye | 15,655,924 | 5,461 |
| Tokyo | Japan | 14,094,034 | 2,194 |
| Moscow | Russia | 13,010,112 | 2,511 |
| Mumbai | India | 12,442,373 | 603 |
| São Paulo | Brazil | 11,451,245 | 1,521 |