Urban population ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Urban Population (% of Total) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Hong Kong SAR, China (100%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total population (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 100% |
| 2 | Singapore | 100% |
| 3 | Kuwait | 100% |
| 4 | Macao SAR, China | 100% |
| 5 | Bermuda | 100% |
| 6 | Gibraltar | 100% |
| 7 | Monaco | 100% |
| 8 | Cayman Islands | 100% |
| 9 | Naoero | 100% |
| 10 | St. Martin (French part) | 100% |
| 11 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100% |
| 12 | Qatar | 97.58% |
| 13 | San Marino | 95.21% |
| 14 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 94.09% |
| 15 | Puerto Rico (US) | 93.96% |
| 16 | Guam | 93.89% |
| 17 | Malta | 93.8% |
| 18 | Bahrain | 92.72% |
| 19 | Uruguay | 92.48% |
| 20 | Iceland | 92.19% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong SAR, China | #1 | #1 |
| Singapore | #2 | #2 |
| Kuwait | #3 | #3 |
| Macao SAR, China | #4 | #4 |
| Bermuda | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Urban population in 2006?
Hong Kong SAR, China, with 100% (% of total population).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.