Urban Childhood Map
Share of each country's population living in cities — the single biggest determinant of what a childhood physically looks like.
Urban population share runs from about 92% in Japan and 88% in the UAE downward, and Generation Beta will be the first cohort to have a majority-urban childhood almost everywhere.
Urban Childhood Map
Frequently asked
Is the Urban Childhood Map free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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