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As we look ahead to 2025, a new ranking reveals the cities that stand out for their livability, prosperity, and cultural appeal. These cities have been carefully selected based on a range of factors, from the quality of life they offer to their economic performance and overall charm. Whether it's their innovative infrastructure, thriving economies, or vibrant communities, these are the places that are shaping the future of urban living. 

Resonance Consultancy, a leading advisory firm, unveiled its annual ranking of the best cities in the world for 2025 on Thursday. From global business hubs to cultural epicentres, these cities stand out for their livability, innovation, and ability to attract talent, tourists, and investment.

What Key Factors Are Considered In World’s Best Cities Rankings?

The World’s Best Cities ranking is based on three key criteria: ‘livability’ (quality of natural and built environments), ‘lovability’ (quality of life through culture, dining, and nightlife), and ‘prosperity’ (human capital and support for growth). The goal is to create a comprehensive framework for evaluating and benchmarking cities worldwide based on both perception and performance.

Here Are The World’s Top 10 Best Cities for 2025:

1. London, UK

2. New York, USA

3. Paris, France

4. Tokyo, Japan

5. Singapore

6. Rome, Italy

7. Madrid, Spain

8. Barcelona, Spain

9. Berlin, Germany

10. Sydney, Australia 

Where Do Mumbai and Delhi Rank Among the World's Best Cities?

“Mumbai and Delhi are just outside of the top 100; those cities in the Asia Pacific context are in the top but at a global scale don't make the top 100,” Chris Fair, President and CEO of Resonance Consultancy, told PTI.

He further noted that while Mumbai and Delhi have certain strengths, they also have weaknesses in terms of livability compared to other cities. However, in the Asia-Pacific report from February, both cities ranked in the top 20.