Europe's Biggest Cities: 1950 vs 2026 — The Shocking Growth #Europe #Population #Cities #Istanbul

🌍 Europe's 20 Most Populous Cities — Population Growth 1950–2026 Ever wondered how Europe's biggest cities grew over the last 75+ years? In this video, we break down the population of the 20 largest cities in Europe — from Istanbul and Moscow to London, Paris, Berlin, and beyond — tracking their growth year by year from 1950 all the way to 2026. 📊 What you'll see: The current ranking of Europe's most populous cities Year-by-year population trends from 1950 to 2026 Which cities grew the fastest — and which ones shrank A side-by-side comparison of growth rates across 75+ years 🏙️ Cities featured: Istanbul, Moscow, London, Saint Petersburg, Berlin, Madrid, Kyiv, Rome, Baku, Paris, Vienna, Minsk, Hamburg, Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, Belgrade, Budapest, Munich, and Kharkiv. 📌 Notes on the data: Population figures are based on metropolitan/urban agglomeration estimates, primarily following UN World Urbanization Prospects methodology, national statistical offices, and historical census records. Istanbul's data reflects a real annual series; for the other cities, values between five-year benchmark points are estimated through linear interpolation. For Kyiv and Kharkiv, post-2022 figures are projected due to the lack of updated official data. 👍 If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more data-driven city and population breakdowns! #Europe #Population #Cities #Istanbul #Demographics #DataVisualization #UrbanGrowth #Geography