Copenhagen Named World's Most Livable City

Copenhagen was named the world's most livable city for the second year in a row, according to the annual Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The report evaluated 173 cities based on criteria such as education, stability, healthcare, infrastructure, and culture. The Danish capital achieved a perfect score in stability, infrastructure, and education, contributing to its top ranking.

Vienna secured the second position, followed by Melbourne, Australia, in third place. Notably, no American cities appeared in the top 10. New York City experienced the most significant score improvement among all ranked cities, climbing three places due to decreasing crime rates and a reduced risk of terrorist attacks. However, New York remains the third-lowest-ranked U.S. city on the index. Honolulu, Hawaii, was the highest-ranking American city, placing 25th overall.

The index also highlighted regional shifts, with Western Europe continuing to dominate livability rankings. However, Asia is showing a notable rise, with seven Asian cities in the top 20 compared to nine European cities. Improvements in healthcare sectors are cited as a primary driver for the increased livability scores in many Asian cities. China, in particular, demonstrated the most substantial upward movement among Asian countries this year.

The top 10 most livable cities for this year are: Copenhagen, Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney, Zurich, Geneva, Osaka (Japan), Adelaide (Australia), Vancouver, and Tokyo.