Wonderful Copenhagen

This year, Copenhagen has taken the top position, ending Vienna’s three-year run as the world’s most liveable city. The Danish capital earned high scores in stability, education, and infrastructure, narrowly surpassing Vienna, 

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its Global Liveability Index for 2025 assessing 173 cities worldwide across five categories: stability, healthcare (and infrastructure

This year, Copenhagen has taken the top position, ending Vienna as the world’s most liveable city.

Top10

  • Copenhagen
  • Vienna
  • Zurich
  • Melbourne
  • Geneva
  • Sydney
  • Osaka
  • Auckland
  • Adelaide
  • Vancouver

The Danish capital earned high scores in stability, education, and infrastructure. The average global liveability score for 2025 remains steady at 76.1 out of 100, unchanged from 2024. While year-on-year improvements were recorded in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, these were offset by a continued decline in stability, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, civil unrest, and increased security threats in several regions.