The rates of growth, particularly of the major cities, are much more rapid in Africa than urban growth in Western cities in the 1800s.

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According to available data, the rates of growth of major cities in Africa are indeed much more rapid than urban growth in Western cities in the 1800s. From 1950 to 2018, the urban population of Africa increased from 33 million to over 500 million, with some cities experiencing growth rates of up to 7% per year. In contrast, Western cities during the 1800s experienced growth rates of around 1-2% per year.

The Rates of Growth, Particularly of the Major Cities, Are