The 15 fastest-growing cities in the world, all located in Africa, are projected to almost double their populations by 2035. The No. 1 spot goes to Bujumbura in Burundi, according to the report, Bujumbura’s estimated population in 2020 was 1,013,000 and is projected to grow by 123% to 2,263,000 in 2035.
Zinder, Niger ranked number two on the list, with an estimated 2020 population of 489,000 and is projected to grow by 118% to 1,065,000 in 2035.
Fastest-Growing Cities In The World (2020 - 2035)
| Rank | City | Country | Population (2020) | Population (2035) | Growth Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bujumbura | Burundi | 1013000 | 2263000 | 123% |
| 2 | Zinder | Niger | 489,000 | 1,065,000 | 118% |
| 3 | Kampala | Uganda | 3,928,000 | 7,004,000 | 112% |
| 4 | Kabinda | Congo | 466,000 | 979,000 | 110% |
| 5 | Songea | Tanzania | 353,000 | 740,000 | 110% |
| 6 | Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,120,000 | 2,267,000 | 102% |
| 7 | Gwagwalada | Nigeria | 410,000 | 827,000 | 102% |
| 8 | Bunia | Congo | 679,000 | 1,368,000 | 101% |
| 9 | Niamey | Niger | 1,292,000 | 2,600,000 | 101% |
| 10 | Tete | Mozambique | 371,000 | 744,000 | 101% |
| 11 | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 6,702,000 | 13,383,000 | 100% |
| 12 | Bobo-Dioulasso | Burkina Faso | 972,000 | 1,940,000 | 100% |
| 13 | Uige | Angola | 511,000 | 1,013,000 | 98% |
| 14 | Ouagadougou | Burkina Faso | 2,780,000 | 5,481,000 | 97% |
| 15 | Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,122,000 | 2,210,000 | 97% |
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