Despite the global wave of urbanization, some cities are shrinking.
Among nearly 600 major cities listed in a UN report, 28 cities are on track to shrink between 1990 and 2025.
Russia dominates the list, along with many cities in former Soviet states. There are some surprises on there too, like Rome, Milan, and Turin in Italy.
We also published a list of the fastest-growing cities, which was dominated by China.
28. Havana, Cuba
1990 Population: 2,108,000
2010 Population: 2,130,000
2025 Population: 2,094,000
Growth from 1990 to 2025: -0.66%
Source: State of the World's Cities 2012/2013
27. Rome, Italy
1990 Population: 3,450,000
2010 Population: 3,362,000
2025 Population: 3,376,000
Growth from 1990 to 2025: -2.14%
Source: State of the World's Cities 2012/2013
26. Novosibirsk, Russia
1990 Population: 1,430,000
2010 Population: 1,397,000
2025 Population: 1,398,000
Growth from 1990 to 2025: -2.24%
Source: State of the World's Cities 2012/2013
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