Southern Asia Cities by Population 2025
5 Most Populated Southern Asia Cities
Delhi
34,665,600
Dhaka
24,652,900
Mumbai
22,089,000
Karachi
18,076,800
Kolkata
15,845,200
Southern Asia Cities Overview
Southern Asia features several megacities, with Mumbai leading as the largest metropolitan area at 12.7M residents. It’s followed closely by Karachi (11.6M), Delhi (10.9M), and Dhaka (10.4M).
India dominates the urban landscape with numerous major metropolitan areas including Bengaluru (5.1M), Kolkata (4.6M), and Chennai (4.3M). The country’s extensive urban network includes major regional centers like Ahmedabad (3.7M) and Hyderabad (3.6M).
Other countries feature significant urban centers as well: Tehran in Iran has 7.2M residents, while Lahore in Pakistan maintains 6.3M inhabitants. Kabul in Afghanistan (3M) and Kathmandu in Nepal (1.4M) serve as important regional capitals.