Line graphs show the number of people living in rural areas and urban areas from 1950 to today, and show urbanization projections through 2050. Today, more people live in cities than in rural areas.
Data is from the UN Population Division.
Graphic originally published on the Quick Trip to 8 Billion wall chart.
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