Exploring the Future of Lagos: Projected to be the World’s Largest City by 2100

Africa is on the brink of a significant urban transformation, with Lagos, Nigeria, set to become the world’s most populous city by 2100, boasting a projected population of over 80 million. Currently matching New York in size, Lagos’ growth is emblematic of the broader trend across Africa, where 13 of the 20 biggest urban areas will be located by the century’s end. This expansion highlights the continent’s unique demographic trajectory, with a third of the world’s population expected to be African. Lagos, characterized by its proximity to water and rapid urban spread, faces the dual challenge of accommodating this explosive growth while ensuring the provision of basic amenities like housing, healthcare, and education for its burgeoning population.

• Lagos is projected to become the world’s largest city by 2100, with a population exceeding 80 million.
• 13 of the 20 biggest urban areas will be in Africa by the end of the century, marking a significant shift from today’s Asia-dominated urban landscape.
• Africa will experience population growth exclusively, housing a third of the global population.
• Lagos, located in southwestern Nigeria, is built close to water, expanding from Lagos Island onto the mainland.
• The rapid population growth in Lagos raises concerns about the provision of essential services such as accommodation, healthcare, and education.
• Housing and transportation are identified as the most pressing challenges for Lagos.
• The Lagos Blue Line, launched in September 2023, and water transportation offer alternative commuting options to alleviate road congestion.
• Water transportation is seen as a viable solution to reduce traffic congestion and is environmentally friendly.
• Echo Atlantic, a new coastal city under construction on Victoria Island, aims to provide sustainable living but remains largely unpopulated due to slow investment.
• Climate change poses a significant threat to Lagos, with predictions of extensive flooding making parts of the city uninhabitable by 2100.

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