Overview

• Copenhagen leads the 2025 index after securing flawless results in stability, education and infrastructure.
• Vienna falls to joint second with Zurich following a decline in its stability score tied to recent terrorist threats.
• Eight of the top ten cities are in Western Europe while Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide rank highest in the Asia-Pacific.
• The global average livability score remains steady at 76.1 as Saudi and UAE cities post the largest gains on better healthcare and education.
• Damascus remains the least livable city and Honolulu tops U.S. rankings at 23rd with high education ratings but lingering unrest and gun violence.