Copenhagen Beats Vienna as World’s Most Liveable City in 2025 — Here’s How You Can Move There!

Highlights: Copenhagen Tops Global Liveability Index 2025 While Vienna Slips to Second

• Copenhagen has been ranked the world’s most liveable city in 2025, with a score of 98.0.
• Vienna slipped to second place after holding the top spot for three consecutive years due to a decline in its stability score.
• The top 10 list also features Zurich, Melbourne, Geneva, Sydney, Osaka, Auckland, Adelaide, and Vancouver.
• Global stability scores have dropped slightly, impacted by ongoing conflicts and civil unrest across several regions.
• Cities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE showed significant improvement in healthcare and education, boosting their overall rankings.
   

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Beyond the Rankings: What 2025’s Most Liveable Cities Reveal about Global Trends

The 2025 Global Liveability Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) offers more than just a list, it reflects how cities are adapting to global challenges and improving quality of life for their residents. Copenhagen’s rise to the top spot signals a strong global shift toward cities that balance safety, public services, and a resilient infrastructure.
 

This year’s rankings also highlight broader trends. While healthcare, education, and infrastructure saw modest global improvements, overall stability scores have fallen due to geopolitical tensions and civil unrest. In contrast, several cities in the Middle East and North Africa, especially in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, made notable strides, thanks to significant enhancements in public services and social development. Meanwhile, Vienna’s drop underscores how even the most established cities are not immune to global uncertainties.
 

These findings serve as a valuable guide for international students, professionals, and migrants when choosing their next destination.
 

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Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in 2025 Revealed by EIU

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2025 has revealed a dynamic shift in global urban excellence. From Europe to Oceania, these cities have demonstrated exceptional performance in key categories such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and stability.

The table below has the list of top 10 most liveable cities in 2025:

Rank	City	Country
1	Copenhagen	Denmark
2	Vienna	Austria
3	Zurich	Switzerland
4	Melbourne	Australia
5	Geneva	Switzerland
6	Sydney	Australia
7	Osaka	Japan
8	Auckland	New Zealand
9	Adelaide	Australia
10	Vancouver	Canada

 

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