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These are the world’s 10 most livable cities
Copenhagen, Denmark, beat out Vienna as the world’s most livable city.
By Brian Delk, Jun 17, 2025, 1:06 AM PT
Copenhagen, Denmark, beat out Vienna as the world’s most livable city.z
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Copenhagen, Denmark, is the world’s most livable city.
The Danish capital ranked the highest in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index report, a survey of 173 cities. EIU, which publishes the annual report, measures and scores cities on five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. This report compiled data collected between April 14 and May 11, 2025.
Copenhagen received three perfect scores in stability, education, and infrastructure. Known for its canals, architecture, and bike-friendly culture, the Danish city scored 98.0 out of 100 according to the report’s index.
Western Europe dominated the top five with Vienna, Zurich, and Geneva securing slots. In the Asia-Pacific region, Australian cities including Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide were among the top 10. Auckland, New Zealand, and Osaka, Japan, tied for the No. 7 spot and Vancouver was the highest-ranking North American city, at No. 10.
Vienna dropped to No. 2 after a three-year run at No. 1. Threats to safety resulted in a five-point drop in the city’s stability rankings. Last August, Austrian police halted a large-scale terrorist attack targeting Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” which resulted in three canceled shows. The capital also had a bomb threat earlier this year at its busiest rail station.
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