Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Copenhagen Tops 2025 Liveability Index; Global Stability Dips
The 2025 Global Liveability Index, assessing 173 cities, showed a consistent average score.
Copenhagen is now the best city to live in, topping Vienna.
Western Europe and Asia-Pacific regions had the best cities, while the Middle East and Africa had the least liveable.
Stability scores dropped slightly, reflecting global challenges.
Countries like Saudi Arabia are investing heavily in areas such as health and education as part of plans to improve.
The index measures things like stability, healthcare, and education.
The Global Liveability Index 2025 scores remained stable globally at 76.1 out of 100.
Copenhagen became the most liveable city in 2025, surpassing Vienna.
Western European cities, followed by Asia Pacific, dominated the top rankings.
Cities in the Middle East and Africa ranked among the least liveable.
Global stability scores declined due to instability and crises.
- Who
- The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) compiled the index.
- What
- The release of the Global Liveability Index 2025.
- When
- In 2025.
- Where
- Globally, across 173 cities.
- Why
- To assess and rank cities based on liveability.
Declining Global Stability
Overall, The Index is Stable
Overall Stability
Declining Global Stability
Global stability scores declined by 0.2 points
Overall, The Index is Stable
Global average liveability score held steady at 76.1 out of 100.
- Global Average Score
- 76.1 out of 100
- Most Liveable City 2025
- Copenhagen
- Region with Highest Ranking
- Western Europe
- Region with Lowest Ranking
- Middle East and Africa
- Improvement Noted
- Healthcare, education, and infrastructure in some areas
- Decline Noted
- Global stability scores