Overview

• The Economist Intelligence Unit awarded Copenhagen a score of 98 out of 100, including perfect marks in stability, education and infrastructure.
• Vienna’s stability score plunged after bomb threats and other security incidents, dropping it to a tie for second with Zurich.
• The global average liveability score remained unchanged at 76.1 even as stability assessments slipped due to intensifying geopolitical tensions.
• Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide cracked the top ten, benefiting from flawless healthcare and education ratings.
• Honolulu led U.S. cities at 23rd place while war-torn Damascus again ranked lowest due to ongoing civil conflict.