Urban population ranking 1960 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Urban Population (% of Total) in 1960, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Singapore (100%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total population (1960) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 100% |
| 2 | Gibraltar | 100% |
| 3 | Monaco | 100% |
| 4 | Cayman Islands | 100% |
| 5 | Naoero | 100% |
| 6 | St. Martin (French part) | 100% |
| 7 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100% |
| 8 | Bermuda | 99.66% |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 95.25% |
| 10 | Malta | 90.13% |
| 11 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 85.2% |
| 12 | Bahrain | 82.29% |
| 13 | Australia | 81.59% |
| 14 | Iceland | 80.35% |
| 15 | Uruguay | 80.17% |
| 16 | Northern Mariana Islands | 80.15% |
| 17 | Guam | 79.3% |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 78.55% |
| 19 | Israel | 76.91% |
| 20 | Germany | 75.7% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1960 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1960 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | #2 | #2 |
| Gibraltar | #7 | #7 |
| Monaco | #8 | #8 |
| Cayman Islands | #9 | #9 |
| Naoero | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Urban population in 1960?
Singapore, with 100% (% of total population).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS in 1960. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.