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Copenhagen overtakes Vienna: New ranking of the most livable cities!
Waiblingen reports on the new Global Liveability Index ranking 2025, which names Copenhagen the most livable city.
Copenhagen overtakes Vienna: New ranking of the most livable cities!
What is happening in the world's most livable cities has once again shifted dramatically! According to the latest Global Liveability Index 2025 published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vienna has been replaced as the leading city by Copenhagen. Copenhagen secured the top score of 100 points and shines in the areas of stability, education and infrastructure. Second place goes to Vienna, which shares the position with Zurich. These recent developments were by ZVW reported.
Melbourne in Australia and Geneva in Switzerland follow in the ranking of the most livable cities. A total of 173 cities worldwide were evaluated. These cities are assessed based on 30 indicators covering healthcare, culture and environment, as well as other important factors. The fact that Vienna and Zurich now share second place shows how close the competition for the highest places is.
The top cities in detail
- 1. Kopenhagen, Dänemark – 100 Punkte
- 2. Wien, Österreich – 98,4 Punkte
- 2. Zürich, Schweiz – 98,4 Punkte
- 4. Melbourne, Australien – 97 Punkte
- 5. Genf, Schweiz – 96,8 Punkte
Vienna shone last year with 98.4 points and led the ranking for three years in a row Travel reporter. The loss in ranking comes as a surprise to many, especially since Vienna received high ratings in areas such as culture and environment. The beautiful old town, Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral are just some of the highlights that make Vienna a popular destination.
It is also interesting that German cities such as Frankfurt am Main (8th place), Munich (17th place), Düsseldorf (19th place), Hamburg (20th place), Berlin (21st place) and Stuttgart (23rd place) made it into the top 25, albeit with a decline in the general quality of life. What is particularly noteworthy is that Munich and Hamburg have lost a few places compared to the previous year The investment determines.
Reasons for the decline
The quality of life depends on many factors, including political stability, public infrastructure and social aspects. While Copenhagen scores with its sustainable urban development and a balanced relationship between work and leisure, a decline in the quality of life is observed in Germany. US cities are no longer represented in the top 25, which is due to social inequalities and high healthcare costs.
Copenhagen's impressive return to the top shows how important sustainability and social balance are for quality of life. The city is committed to a green real estate market and innovative urban development that meets the needs of its citizens.
Anyone wondering which cities will offer the best living conditions in the future can look forward to the next rankings. The competition never sleeps, and perhaps there will soon be new surprises at the top.