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Question

According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) what percentage of world's total population is currently living in urban areas?

  1. 25
  2. 35
  3. 45
  4. 55

Answer:

Option D: 55

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “55”.

According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), as of 2021, approximately 56% of the world's total population is living in urban areas. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) 55.