Overview

• Vienna and Zurich tied for second place after Vienna’s stability score declined following a bomb threat and other security incidents.
• The average global liveability score held steady at 76.1 out of 100, reflecting flat performance across most cities.
• All 21 North American cities ranked in the top liveability tier, with Honolulu leading U.S. entries at 23rd place.
• London, Manchester and Edinburgh slipped in the rankings after widespread riots and rising homelessness.
• Cities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE achieved notable liveability gains driven by healthcare and education improvements even as Damascus was ranked the least livable city.