EIU Liveability Index: Copenhagen Tops Ranking, New York Sees Significant Score Gain
Copenhagen has retained its position as the world's most liveable city according to the EIU's 2026 index. New York recorded one of the largest score improvements in the annual global ranking.
Copenhagen, Denmark, has once again been ranked the world's most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in its 2026 index. The Danish capital achieved a perfect score of 100 out of 100 in three categories, continuing its strong performance in the global assessment.
Vienna, Austria, and Melbourne, Australia, followed closely behind Copenhagen in the rankings. The EIU's liveability index assesses cities based on criteria including stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
New York's performance saw a notable improvement, gaining 1.2 points, representing one of the most significant score increases recorded for any city in the index. This gain likely reflects improvements in the city's stability and public services, according to the EIU report.
The full results and further details of the 2026 EIU Liveability Index, including the complete city rankings, are expected to be released shortly. The annual report provides insights into urban living conditions worldwide.