1 / 8#10. Vancouver, Canada | Vancouver ranks 10th in the 2025 Global Liveability Index with a solid score of 95.8 out of 100. The Canadian city earned perfect scores in education and infrastructure, and scored 97.2 in culture and environment. Known for its natural beauty, sustainable urban design, and reliable public services, Vancouver continues to offer a high standard of living and remains a preferred destination for residents and visitors alike. (Image: Canva)
2 / 8#9. Adelaide, Australia |With a total score of 95.9, Adelaide ranks 9th, securing its place with strong performance across all key categories. The city achieved full marks in healthcare and education, and received high scores in infrastructure (96.4) and culture and environment (91.4). A stability score of 95.0 reflects its secure and peaceful environment. With its laid-back lifestyle and accessible city planning, Adelaide stands out as one of the most liveable cities in the world. (Image: Canva)
3 / 8#7. Osaka, Japan and Auckland, New Zealand | Osaka and Auckland share the 7th spot, each with a score of 96.0. Osaka, the only Asian city in the top 10, earned perfect scores in stability, healthcare, and education, along with a strong infrastructure score of 96.4. A lower score in culture and environment (86.8) affected its overall ranking slightly. Auckland, performing well across all dimensions, received perfect marks in education, along with high scores in culture and environment (97.9), healthcare (95.8), and infrastructure (92.9). A stability score of 95.0 highlights its secure and well-governed setting. Both cities remain recognised for their quality of life and balanced urban living. (Image: Canva)
4 / 8#6. Sydney, Australia | With a score of 96.6, Sydney holds the 6th position with perfect scores in healthcare and education. It also scored highly in infrastructure (96.4) and culture and environment (94.4), supported by a stability score of 95.0. With its combination of urban convenience, coastal beauty, and effective public services, Sydney maintains its place as one of Australia’s most liveable cities. (Image: Canva)
5 / 8#5. Geneva, Switzerland | Scoring 96.8, Geneva stands at number 5, known for its international profile and strong civic systems. It scored 100 in healthcare and education, with excellent results in infrastructure (96.4) and culture and environment (94.9). A stability score of 95.0 also reflects the city’s secure and well-regulated environment. Geneva continues to offer a high quality of life supported by well-established institutions and efficient services. (Image: Canva)
6 / 8#4. Melbourne, Australia | Melbourne ranks 4th, leading among Australian cities in this year’s index with a score of 97.0. It achieved full marks in healthcare and education, and scored notably high in culture and environment, which helped it outperform Sydney and Adelaide. The city also performed well in infrastructure, reinforcing its position as a global leader in urban quality of life. (Image: Canva)
7 / 8#2 Vienna, Switzerland and Zurich, Austria | Vienna now shares second place with Zurich in the 2025 Global Liveability Index, with both cities scoring 97.1. Vienna earned perfect scores in healthcare, education, and infrastructure but saw its stability score drop to 95.0 due to increased terrorism threats and political unrest. Zurich matched Vienna’s total score with high marks across all areas, including 100 in healthcare and education. Both cities remain among the world’s most admired for their quality of life. (Image: Canva)
8 / 8#1 Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen has been ranked the most liveable city in the world for 2025 by the EIU with an overall score of 98. The city received perfect scores in stability, education, and infrastructure. With strong public services, sustainable planning, and a high quality of life, Copenhagen has replaced Vienna at the top after its three-year lead in the global liveability rankings. (Image: Canva)
