Vienna, Austria, has once again secured its position as the world’s most liveable city, topping the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index for the third year running.
Known for its stability, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, Vienna received perfect scores in these areas, although it scored lower in culture and environment due to a perceived lack of major sporting events.
Copenhagen, Denmark, held onto its second-place spot, praised for its excellent standards in stability, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Zurich, Switzerland, climbed to third place, recognized for its outstanding education and healthcare systems.
Australia’s Melbourne slipped to fourth place, sharing the spot with Calgary, Canada, and Geneva, Switzerland, all known for their high quality of life and robust infrastructure.
Vancouver, Canada, and Sydney, Australia, tied for seventh place, offering strong standards of living despite challenges in infrastructure. Osaka, Japan, and Auckland, New Zealand, rounded out the top 10, highlighting their livability with strengths in stability and cultural richness.
While Western Europe performed strongly overall, with multiple cities in the top 10, stability ratings saw a slight decline due to increased incidents of protests and crime. In North America, cities like Toronto struggled with housing availability despite strong education scores, affecting their rankings.
Globally, cities in Asia and the Middle East showed significant improvements in livability scores, reflecting advancements in stability and healthcare. Conversely, cities in Israel and parts of Africa faced declines due to ongoing regional conflicts.
Looking ahead, global livability trends show cautious optimism, with gradual improvements amidst ongoing economic challenges and social unrest worldwide.
Vienna’s consistent top ranking underscores its appeal as a city that offers an exceptional balance of quality of life and essential services, setting a standard for urban living excellence in 2024.
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