Copenhagen overtakes Vienna: New ranking of the most livable cities!
Copenhagen overtakes Vienna: New ranking of the most livable cities!
What is happening in the world of the most livable cities has shifted again! According to the current Global Liveability Index 2025, published by Economist Intelligence Unit, Vienna was replaced by Copenhagen as a leading city. Copenhagen secured the top grade of 100 points and shines in the areas of stability, education and infrastructure. The second place goes to Vienna, which shares the position with Zurich. These latest developments were reported by ZVW
In the ranking of the most livable cities, Melbourne follow in Australia and the Swiss Geneva. A total of 173 cities were rated worldwide. These cities are assessed using 30 indicators that include healthcare, culture and environment as well as other important factors. The fact that Vienna and Zurich now share second place shows how closely the competition is around the highest ranks.
The top cities in detail
- 1. Copenhagen, Denmark - 100 points
- 2. Vienna, Austria - 98.4 points
- 2. Zurich, Switzerland - 98.4 points
- 4. Melbourne, Australia - 97 points
- 5. Geneva, Switzerland - 96.8 points
Wien shone with 98.4 points last year and led the ranking for three years in a row, so Reisere reporter . The loss of rank is surprising for many, especially since Vienna received high ratings in areas such as culture and the environment. The beautiful old town, Schönbrunn Castle and the St. St. Cathedral are just a few 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 (place 19), Hamburg (20th place), Berlin (21) and Stuttgart (23) reached the top 25, but with a decline in the general quality of life. It is particularly noteworthy that Munich and Hamburg have lost some places compared to the previous year, such as determines the investmentreasons 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 quality of life is determined in Germany. So US cities are no longer represented in the top 25, which is due to social inequalities and high health costs.
The impressive return of Copenhagen to the top shows impressively how important sustainability and social balance are for the quality of life. The city relies on a green real estate market and innovative urban development that meets the needs of its citizens.
If you wonder which cities will offer the best living conditions in the future, you can look forward to the next rankings. The competition is not sleeping, and maybe there will soon be new surprises at the top.
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