Copenhagen named world's most livable city for second consecutive year
The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) annual Global Liveability Index has named Copenhagen the most livable city in the world for the second year in a row. No U.S. cities were in the top 10.
Copenhagen has been ranked the world's most livable city for the second consecutive year, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) annual Global Liveability Index. The report assesses 173 cities based on factors including education, stability, healthcare, infrastructure, and culture.
The Danish capital secured the top spot with perfect scores in stability, infrastructure, and education, while also achieving high marks in other categories. Copenhagen narrowly beat Vienna, which ranked second, and Melbourne, Australia, which came in third.
While no American cities made the top 10, the EIU report noted significant score improvements in key U.S. cities. New York, for example, saw a notable jump in its ranking, attributed by the report to falling crime rates and reduced risk of major terrorist attacks. Despite this improvement, New York remains the third-lowest ranked U.S. city overall.
Western Europe continues to dominate the rankings for livability, but Asia is showing growth. Improvements in healthcare are cited as a key factor for the rise of many Asian cities in the index. China was noted as the largest upward mover among Asian countries this year.
The EIU's top 10 most livable cities are: Copenhagen, Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney, Zurich, Geneva, Osaka, Adelaide, Vancouver, and Tokyo.