The demonstrated bar chart illustrates the population growth in five of the world’s largest cities over three different years: 1970, 1990, and 2010. Units are measured in millions. Overall, all five cities experienced population growth over the given period. Tokyo consistently had the highest population, while Bombay and Jakarta showed the most rapid increase. In contrast, New York’s growth was relatively slow, meanwhile Shanghai saw a moderate rise.
Bombay’s population grew dramatically from approximately 5 million in 1970 to nearly 27 million in 2010; this represents an increase of over 22 million people, making it the fastest-growing city on the timetable. Similarly, Jakarta saw a significant rise, starting at around 3 million in 1970 and reaching almost 20 million by 2010, an increase of more than six times its original figure.
On the other hand, New York’s population experienced the slowest growth among the five cities, increasing modestly from just under 15 million to approximately 16 million over the given period. Moreover, it remained the least populated city throughout the years. Meanwhile, Tokyo consistently had the highest population, rising steadily from a bit more than 15 million to nearly 27 million. Shanghai also expanded significantly, with its figures more than doubling to just over 20 million by 2010, though its growth rate was considerably lower than that of Bombay and Jakarta.