New Delhi, Jun 17: Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, has been named the world’s most liveable city for 2025, topping the annual rankings released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on Tuesday, reports Reuters. For the past three years, Austria’s Vienna held the number one spot. But this year, it slipped to second place, sharing the position with Zurich, Switzerland.
The EIU ranked 173 cities based on five key factors: healthcare, education, stability, infrastructure, and environment. Copenhagen scored perfect marks for stability, education, and infrastructure, which helped it rise to the top.
Vienna, despite strong performance in most areas, lost points in the stability category. This drop was partly due to security concerns, including a bomb threat that led to the cancellation of a Taylor Swift concert last year. Other cities in the top ten include Melbourne (4th) and Geneva (5th). Sydney moved up to 6th place, while Osaka and Auckland tied for 7th. Adelaide came in 9th, making it the third Australian city in the top ten. Canada’s Vancouver rounded out the list in 10th place.
