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  1. Copenhagen tops EIU's most livable cities for second year.
  2. Excels in stability, infrastructure, education with perfect scores.
  3. Top cities share strong healthcare, education, efficient infrastructure.

World’s Most Livable Cities 2026: Denmark's capital Copenhagen has once again been named the world’s most livable city. In the annual ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Copenhagen secured the top position for the second year in a row, ahead of cities such as Vienna, Melbourne and Sydney. The ranking evaluated 173 cities based on factors including healthcare, education, stability, infrastructure and culture.

Copenhagen Secures Top Spot

According to reports, Copenhagen ranked first due to its strong performance in stability, infrastructure and education. The city received perfect scores in these categories. It was also praised for its reliable public services, high quality of life and well-planned urban environment. Additionally, the Danish capital also scored well for its culture and environment, making it a city known for safety, convenience and a balanced lifestyle.

Top 10 Most Livable Cities

The EIU’s list of the world’s top 10 most livable cities includes:

1. Copenhagen, Denmark
2. Vienna, Austria
3. Melbourne, Australia
4. Sydney, Australia
5. Zurich, Switzerland
6. Geneva, Switzerland
7. Osaka, Japan
8. Adelaide, Australia
9. Vancouver, Canada
10. Tokyo, Japan

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What Makes These Cities Enjoyable?

If we look at the report, it is observed that cities at the top of the ranking share several common features. These include strong healthcare systems, quality education, safe surroundings and efficient infrastructure. While Copenhagen stands out for its stable environment, excellent public services and easy access to facilities; Vienna continues to rank highly because of its cultural attractions, healthcare system and well-connected transport network.

Similarly, Australian cities such as Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide performed strongly due to their healthcare facilities, education systems, infrastructure and lifestyle advantages. In the latest rankings, Melbourne has moved to third place, while Sydney has climbed to fourth.

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Swiss cities Zurich and Geneva have also scored well because of their economic stability, public services and high living standards. Japanese cities Osaka and Tokyo are recognised for their reliable infrastructure, safety and healthcare facilities. These cities continue to attract people because they combine modern infrastructure with strong public services and a high standard of living.

Asia Sees Improvement

Meanwhile, the EIU noted that overall livability scores improved in several Asian cities, mainly due to better healthcare services and increased investment in public facilities. For example, Fuzhou, a city in southeast China, climbed seven places to 93rd position after healthcare scores improved.

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