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Global Liveability Index 2026
📅 Published 11 Jul 2026 · July 2026
Global Liveability Index 2026
Released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Top Cities
| Rank | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
India
New Delhi → 120th / 173 cities
Score: 48.1
Bottom
Damascus → 173rd
Other lowest-ranked:
- Tripoli
- Dhaka
- Karachi
- Algiers.
Important
Copenhagen retained the top position for the second consecutive year.
Mains
Liveability reflects the importance of:
- Urban infrastructure
- Healthcare
- Education
- Stability
- Environment
- Governance.
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC