Vienna remains unchallenged: the most livable city in the world in 2024
Vienna is the most livable city in the world for the third time in a row, according to the Global Liveability Index 2024. Learn more about the rankings and the challenges in culture and environment.
Vienna remains unchallenged: the most livable city in the world in 2024
The Donaumetropolis Vienna has again proven why it is considered one of the most livable cities in the world. In the current ranking of the "Economist Intelligence Unit" (EIU), the Austrian capital was named the most livable city in 2024 with impressive 98.4 out of 100 possible points. This is the third time in a row that Vienna takes this coveted title, which further underlines the tradition of the city in international rankings.
A total of 173 cities were heard and evaluated, based on 30 indicators that are divided into five main categories: stability, healthcare, culture & environment, education and infrastructure. In these categories, Vienna shows a consistently excellent performance that has achieved 100 points in many areas. However, there is a decline in the area of culture and the environment, where Vienna only scored 93.5 points. According to the report, this decline is attributed to the lack of large sporting events in the city.
Competitors in the ranking
Copenhagen, Zurich and Melbourne are closely followed by Vienna, which can be found in the next ranks of the ranking. Calgary and Geneva share fifth place while Sydney and Vancouver occupy seventh place. Osaka and Auckland are in ninth place together. These placements make it clear that the quality of life in these cities is also highly valued.
An interesting point is that the Syrian capital Damascus landed again at the end of the ranking. This throws a light on the significant differences in the quality of life between cities worldwide. Overall, Europe shows a slight increase in quality of life, but there are also concerns about the capital infrastructure that was worsened as a result of an acute apartment crisis.
In summary, Vienna is not only Europe, but the world is a role model in terms of quality of life. The city remains a magnet for tourists and locals alike and acts as a yardstick for other major cities who want to do better in the rankings' quality of life. Further details on this topic can be found in the comprehensive report "The Global Liveability Index 2024".
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