Right now percent of the world's population lives in urban areas?

According to the UN, at some point in 2008 the proportion of the world's population living in urban areas will hit 50% for the first time ever in history.

Hope that helps

Adam Ryzner

Source:

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/26/news/UN-GEN-UN-Growing-Cities.php

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