Vienna drops title as the world's most livable city.

Vienna drops title as the world's most livable city.

In the latest rundown of the planet's most livable spots, there's a new champ dethroning the previous title holder: Copenhagen has finally lost its crown after three triumphant years, with Vienna taking the top spot on the Global Liveability Index 2025. Vienna shares the runner-up position with ever-reliable Zurich, Switzerland, and the innovative city of Melbourne, Australia, follows closely behind. Rounding out the top ten are Geneva, Switzerland, Sydney (AUS), Osaka (JPN), Auckland (NZ), Adelaide (AUS), and Vancouver (CA).

Copenhagen's downfall, as per "Economist," can be attributed to minor dips in stability, which saw it fall from gracious first place. However, the Danish capital scored a perfect 100 in stability, education, and infrastructure, a remarkable feat nonetheless.

The Global Liveability Index, conducted annually by the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, takes the living conditions of 173 worldwide cities into account, weighing them across 30 indicators spread across categories like healthcare, culture, education, and infrastructure. Standing at the bottom of the list, far removed from the top ten, are Damascus (SYR), Tripoli (LBY), Dhaka (BGD), Karachi (PAK), and Algiers (ALG).

Insights:

• Copenhagen, Vienna, Zurich, Melbourne, and Geneva consistently top the livability rankings, with their exceptionally high scores in various categories.
• The top ten cities, as per the EIU, are traditionally centered in Europe and Oceania, with a few Asian cities making an appearance.
• For a comprehensive view of the rankings, cities like Sydney, Auckland, and Osaka tie for 7th place. Adelaide comes in 9th, and Vancouver holds onto the highest North American spot at 10th.

Finance plays a significant role in the high livability scores of Copenhagen, Vienna, Zurich, Melbourne, and Geneva, as these cities possess robust economies that support top-tier healthcare, culture, education, and infrastructure.

The burgeoning technology sector in Vienna contributes to its consistent performance in the Global Liveability Index, ensuring it maintains its position among the world's most livable cities.

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