- New study reveals that the European city with the biggest population in 2100 will be London, United Kingdom with an expected 17.6 million population.
- Russia stands out with three cities making the top 10 list, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Krasnodar.
- Oslo, Norway is currently the smallest city in the ranking with the population of 580,000.
A recent study by Deluxe Holiday Homes analyzed over 100 European cities to identify the ones that will be the most populated in 2100. The study analyzed the population growth for each city to calculate the expected number of residents at the end of the current century. The study also includes the cost of living and quality of life index for additional context, taken from the reports by Numbeo and World Population Review.
Here is the summary of the findings:
| Cities | Country | Population | Population growth rate | Population in 2100 | Cost of Living | Quality of Life |
| London | United Kingdom | 7,556,900 | 1.12% | 17,618,154 | $1,413.20 | 143 |
| Moscow | Russia | 10,381,222 | 0.25% | 12,550,511 | $650.50 | 124 |
| Krasnodar | Russia | 649,851 | 1.78% | 11,380,787 | $500.80 | 121.25 |
| Dublin | Ireland | 1,024,027 | 1.18% | 7,520,154 | $1,202.60 | 149 |
| Oslo | Norway | 580,000 | 1.40% | 7,492,097 | $1,315.80 | 183 |
| Stockholm | Sweden | 1,515,017 | 1.25% | 6,701,198 | $1,125.60 | 178 |
| Saint Petersburg | Russia | 5,028,000 | 0.37% | 6,657,229 | $583.30 | 116 |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | 984,333 | 0.83% | 5,905,431 | $1,008.30 | 168 |
| Bristol | United Kingdom | 617,280 | 0.90% | 5,839,996 | $1,086.40 | 172 |
| Nottingham | United Kingdom | 729,977 | 0.88% | 5,602,738 | $1,066.70 | 167 |
The European city that will be the most populated in 2100 is London, United Kingdom, with an expected population of over 17.6 million. It is currently the most expensive city, with the cost of living around $1,413. The capital of England still attracts many new residents each year and the population will see an increase of 10 million people by the end of the century.
Moscow, Russia takes second place in the ranking of the most populated European cities in 2100, with 12.5 million residents. In the present it is the biggest city in the top 10, being home to over 10 million people but the population growth here is much slower at 0.25%. The cost of living is also more affordable here than in London at $650.
Krasnodar, Russia ranks third, with 11.3 million population at the end of the century. Quality of life in the city is a little lower than in Moscow but the city’s population grows 1.78% each year, 7 times faster than in the Russian capital.
Dublin, Ireland earns the fourth spot, increasing its population to 7.5 million people by 2100. Compared to London, it is more affordable and has a higher quality of life, with an index of 149.
Oslo, Norway follows closely in the ranking of the most populated European cities in 2100, with fifth place and the expected population of over 7,495,000. It is currently the smallest city in the ranking, being home to 580,000 residents. Oslo takes care of its residents and has the highest quality of life in the ranking, ahead of Dublin and London.
Stockholm, Sweden is sixth, with the predicted population of 6.7 million. The city provides comfortable conditions for its residents with high quality of life. Stockholm is also more affordable than Oslo, with a cost of living around $1,125.
Saint Petersburg, Russia holds seventh place, where the population will total 6.5 million people in 2100. Another affordable city in the ranking, the cost of living is only $583. Saint Petersburg is currently home to 5 million people but even with a slower growth rate of 0.37% its big population earns the place in the top 10.
In eighth place is Birmingham, United Kingdom, with an expected population of 5.9 million in 2100. The city grows slower than other UK cities in the ranking, with 0.83%, but it is also the most affordable UK city in the ranking, which attracts movers from all across the country.
Bristol, United Kingdom is ninth, increasing the population to 5.8 million people by the end of the century. It is currently a little smaller than Krasnodar but the population grows slower, 0.9% each year. Compared to other cities in the ranking, it has high quality of life and the cost of living is around $1,086.
Nottingham, United Kingdom closes the ranking of the most populated European cities in 2100 with tenth place and a population of 5.6 million. Right now it is bigger than Bristol with over 729,000 residents but the population growth is slower here.