08 May 2010

Degree of Urbanisation: India and Other Countries

Q: How much of India is urban?
A: 30%

Here are some countries and their degree of urbanisation:

Country
Urban Population
India
30%
China
43%
Indonesia
52%
Japan
66%
Russia
73%
Germany
74%
France
77%
America
82%
Brazil
86%
Britain
90%

Data from CIA's The World Factbook. The definition of "urban" is different for different countries.

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