Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Copenhagen Tops 2025 Happy City Index; Europe Leads
The 'Happy City Index' ranked cities worldwide based on how happy their residents are.
Copenhagen in Denmark was the happiest, scoring high in areas like environment and citizen involvement.
Several other European cities like Aarhus, Antwerp, and Stockholm also made the top ten.
Surprisingly, no cities from the US, UK, or China reached the top spots, though New York and London were ranked.
Asian cities such as Singapore, Seoul, and Taipei also made the list, showcasing the variety of locations leading the world in happiness.
Copenhagen, Denmark, ranked as the happiest city in the world for 2025.
The Happy City Index evaluates cities on environment, citizen engagement, and governance.
European cities dominate the top 10, with several making the list.
Asian cities like Singapore, Seoul, and Taipei also rank among the happiest.
No Indian city made the top 10.
- Who
- Cities worldwide
- What
- Happy City Index Ranking
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Copenhagen (Denmark) #1, Other European & Asian Cities
- Why
- To assess and rank cities based on environmental performance, citizen engagement, and governance.
- Ranking Index
- Happy City Index
- Top City
- Copenhagen
- Copenhagen Score
- 1,039 points
- Top 10 Regions
- Europe, Asia
- US Top City
- New York City (#17)