Urban population ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Urban Population (% of Total) in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Hong Kong (100%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Hong Kong, stood at 100%. The twentieth economy, Uruguay, reported 91.38% — a 1.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of total population (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 100% |
| 2 | Singapore | 100% |
| 3 | Bermuda | 100% |
| 4 | Gibraltar | 100% |
| 5 | Monaco | 100% |
| 6 | Cayman Islands | 100% |
| 7 | Naoero | 100% |
| 8 | St. Martin (French part) | 100% |
| 9 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100% |
| 10 | Macao | 100% |
| 11 | Kuwait | 99.23% |
| 12 | Qatar | 96.47% |
| 13 | Puerto Rico (US) | 94.38% |
| 14 | San Marino | 93.9% |
| 15 | Malta | 93.36% |
| 16 | Guam | 93.28% |
| 17 | U.S. Virgin Islands | 92.93% |
| 18 | Iceland | 92.05% |
| 19 | Andorra | 91.89% |
| 20 | Uruguay | 91.38% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #1 | #1 |
| Singapore | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #6 | #6 |
| Gibraltar | #7 | #7 |
| Monaco | #8 | #8 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Urban population in 2001?
Hong Kong, with 100% (% of total population).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.