The provided table details the population changes across six major cities between 2017 and 2018. Overall, all six cities showed population growth, with Delhi experiencing the most substantial increase.
Delhi exhibited the highest population and the most significant numerical increase in population. In contrast, the remaining five cities demonstrated a consistent growth pattern of 0.5 million each. This data suggests a general trend of steady urban expansion across all six cities, although Delhi’s growth was considerably more pronounced.
Specifically, Delhi’s population rose from 27 million in 2017 to 28 million in 2018, representing a substantial increase of 1 million. Shanghai followed with a 0.5 million increase, rising from 25 million to 25.5 million inhabitants. Dhaka, Laos, Banga, and Laho each experienced a more moderate growth of 0.5 million. Dhaka’s population grew from 19 million to 19.5 million; Laos increased from 13 million to 13.5 million; and both Banga and Laho saw their populations rise from 11 million to 11.5 million during the period.