diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt
index ce1a4bd2c6..64a9fe10c9 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt
@@ -300,8 +300,7 @@ class TechManager : IsPartOfGameInfoSerialization {
 
         updateTransientBooleans()
         for (city in civInfo.cities) {
-            city.cityStats.update()
-            city.reassignPopulationDeferred()   
+            city.reassignPopulationDeferred()
         }
 
         if (!civInfo.isSpectator() && showNotification)