Facts and figures
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Currently, city-based activities account for more than 75% of world energy consumption and 80% of global carbon dioxide.
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2007: for the first time, the world’s urban population equals the world’s rural population. By 2030, 60% of the world’s population will live in urban areas.
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In 2010, the world’s population reached 6.85 billion, and is increasing by 75 million people each year.
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In developed countries, cities generate over 80% of national economic output.
80% 75%
carbon dioxide emission energy consumption
50% 50% 60% 2007
2030
75m
population increase every year
80%
of national economic output
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