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Vienna tops Global Livability Index 2024; Damascus, Tripoli, Caracas among worst-performing cities

by July 12, 2024
written by July 12, 2024

Vienna has reaffirmed its status as the world’s most livable city in The Economist’s Global Livability Index 2024, scoring an impressive 98.4 out of 100. 

This accolade marks Vienna’s third consecutive year at the pinnacle of urban living standards, outshining global peers in safety, healthcare, culture, environment, education, and infrastructure. 

Conversely, Caracas, Venezuela, faces stark contrast as one of the least livable cities, scoring a mere 44.9 points.

Top 10 most livable cities for 2024

Vienna, Austria, stands at the top with 98.4 points, followed closely by Copenhagen, Denmark, at 98.0, and Zurich, Switzerland, at 97.1. 

Melbourne slipped to fourth place while Calgary tied with Geneva for fifth. Vancouver and Sydney shared seventh, with Osaka and Auckland tying for ninth. 

Western Europe, boasting an average score of 92, saw stability declines due to protests and crime.

Honolulu emerged as the top US city at 23rd, while Atlanta climbed to 29th. Los Angeles settled at 58th, and New York followed at 70th. North America excelled in education but faced infrastructural challenges in Canada amid a housing crisis. 

Vancouver remained in the top 10 but Toronto dropped to 12th. Zurich shone in education and healthcare, contrasting with London’s 45th place.

In Asia, Hong Kong rose to 50th due to improved stability and healthcare scores. UAE cities showed significant gains, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai climbing. 

Conversely, Tel Aviv plummeted 20 places to 112th due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

These cities exemplify excellence in urban living, setting benchmarks for quality of life worldwide.

Regional highlights: Europe, Latin America, and beyond

In Europe, Barcelona, Spain, holds a respectable position at 35th place with 91.4 points, despite a slight decline from the previous year. 

Across the Atlantic, Buenos Aires, Argentina, leads Latin America in livability, followed closely by Montevideo, Uruguay, and Santiago, Chile, with scores ranging from 80 to 90 points.

Challenges in conflict zones

Cities grappling with violence and instability fared poorly in the index. Damascus, Syria, ranked lowest among the 173 cities surveyed, scoring just 30.7 points. 

Tripoli, Libya, and Algiers, Algeria, also faced challenges with scores of 40.1 and 42.0, respectively.

“Since we conducted our survey, there have been more instances of civil unrest and demonstrations around the world, such as the campus protests across the US, suggesting continuing stress on liveability that is unlikely to ease in the near future,” said Bhattacharyya deputy industry director at Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

The EIU, a sister organization to The Economist, ranked 173 cities across the globe on a number of significant factors, including health care, culture and environment, stability, infrastructure and education.

Vienna’s consistent top ranking underscores its commitment to providing a secure, vibrant, and prosperous environment for its residents, serving as a model for cities striving to enhance livability and community well-being.

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