In this article, we will be taking a look at the 25 most tropical cities in the US. You can skip our detailed analysis on climate change and directly head to the The tropics, home to 3.3 billion people or of the global population as of 2023, are expected to see 60% of the global urban population growth by 2050.
Tropical forests, covering hectares (about 12% of Earth's land surface), are rich in biodiversity and located mostly in the equatorial zone, which receives constant sunlight, maintaining warm temperatures year-round. The tropics, defined by the National Geographic Society as regions between North and South of the Equator, cover 36% of Earth's landmass and have an average temperature of 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. Climate change is a major global challenge, leading to significant economic impacts such as loss of farmland, reduced productivity, and changing infrastructure needs.
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) reports that by 2050, climate change could result in an annual economic loss of $38 trillion, reducing global GDP by 17% and income by 19%, with potentially even greater losses if immediate action isn't taken. Meanwhile, global tourism especially in tropical areas rebounded strongly in 2023, with a 22% rise in tourist arrivals in Q3, reaching 92% of pre-pandemic levels by July. Tourism is expected to recover to nearly 90% by year-end, with receipts projected at USD 1.
4 trillion, or 93% of the 2019 total. This recovery is particularly important.