Urban population ranking 1995 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Urban Population (% of Total) in 1995, 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 (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 100% |
| 2 | Bermuda | 100% |
| 3 | Gibraltar | 100% |
| 4 | Monaco | 100% |
| 5 | Cayman Islands | 100% |
| 6 | Naoero | 100% |
| 7 | St. Martin (French part) | 100% |
| 8 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100% |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 99.99% |
| 10 | Macao SAR, China | 99.91% |
| 11 | Kuwait | 98.05% |
| 12 | Qatar | 95.07% |
| 13 | Andorra | 93.35% |
| 14 | Malta | 92.7% |
| 15 | San Marino | 92.07% |
| 16 | Guam | 92.04% |
| 17 | Iceland | 91.64% |
| 18 | Puerto Rico (US) | 91.46% |
| 19 | Israel | 90.85% |
| 20 | Uruguay | 90.6% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1995 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1995 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #6 | #6 |
| Gibraltar | #7 | #7 |
| Monaco | #8 | #8 |
| Cayman Islands | #9 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Urban population in 1995?
Singapore, with 100% (% of total population).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS in 1995. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.