Cities with the highest population density globally 2023

Published by S. Galan, May 27, 2025

Mogadishu in Somalia led the ranking of cities with the highest population density in 2023, with ****** residents per square kilometer. When it comes to countries, Monaco is the most densely populated state worldwide.

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Cities with the highest population density worldwide in 2023 (in inhabitants per square km)

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August 2023

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Worldwide

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2022

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