Know About Global Liveability Index 2024
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its latest Global Liveability Index, once again naming Vienna, Austria, as the top city in the world. The 2024 index evaluates cities based on education, healthcare, culture, environment, stability, and infrastructure.
2024 Top Rankings Overview Following Vienna, Copenhagen, Denmark, holds onto second place, while Zurich, Switzerland, climbs to third. Melbourne, Australia, moves from third to fourth place, marking a significant shift. Calgary, Canada, ties with Geneva, Switzerland, for fifth. Cities like Osaka, Japan, and Auckland, New Zealand, also earn top ten spots.
Methodology Behind the Rankings The EIU evaluates cities in five categories. Vienna excelled, achieving perfect scores in four areas, but scored lower in culture and environment due to fewer major sporting events. Western Europe experienced lower stability scores due to increased protests and crime, placing London at 45th despite its global status.
Regional Differences and Trends North America scored highest in education, though infrastructure issues, particularly in Canadian cities facing a housing crisis, were noted. Cities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia rose significantly in the rankings due to improved safety and healthcare. Conversely, Tel Aviv's ranking dropped due to regional conflict.
Insights into Least Liveable Cities Damascus, Syria, remains at the bottom of the list, followed by Tripoli, Libya; Algiers, Algeria; and Lagos, Nigeria, reflecting persistent challenges in these locations. This index provides a comprehensive view of global liveability rankings in 2024, highlighting the factors influencing city standings worldwide.
The 10 Best Cities to Live in the World:
- Vienna, Austria
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Melbourne, Australia
- Calgary, Canada (tied with Geneva)
- Geneva, Switzerland (tie)
- Sydney, Australia (tied with Vancouver)
- Vancouver, Canada (tie)
- Osaka, Japan (tied with Auckland)
- Auckland, New Zealand (tie)
The 10 Worst Cities to Live in the World:
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Port Moresby, PNG
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Algiers, Algeria
- Tripoli, Libya
- Damascus, Syria