Copenhagen Named World's Most Liveable City in 2025 Index

Copenhagen has been named the world's most liveable city in 2025, displacing Vienna after its three-year reign, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index. The Danish capital achieved near-perfect scores overall, with perfect marks in stability, education, and infrastructure, reflecting its sustainable urban planning, efficient public systems, and high quality of life. Other top cities include Vienna, Zurich, Melbourne, and Sydney, which excel in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, although Vienna's stability rating declined due to terrorism threats. The index evaluated 173 cities across stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure, noting a global decline in stability amid geopolitical conflicts but improvements in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. European cities, especially Copenhagen, and Australian cities like Melbourne and Sydney dominate the top rankings, while some North American and UK cities have dropped due to rising social issues. Copenhagen's ranking highlights its blend of modern amenities, green urban planning, and a culture that values innovation and quality of life.