The world's most liveable cities are the results of the Economist Intelligence Unit's survey of 140 cities around the world, based on the evaluation and selection of indicators such as public security, infrastructure, medical care, culture and environment, and education.
The top 10 livable cities in the world in 2024 are as follows:
10. Auckland
Auckland, also known as the capital of sails, is a coastal city in the north of New Zealand and the largest city in New Zealand, with an area of 1,086 square kilometers and a population of 1.46 million, known as the "capital of sails", is the main transportation and shipping hub in the southern hemisphere, one of the main ports in the southern hemisphere, and one of the most developed cities in the world. Due to its developed economy, pleasant environment, high standard of living and stunning scenery, it has been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world for many years in a row.
10, Osaka
Osaka City, affiliated to Osaka Prefecture of Japan, covers an area of 225.33 square kilometers and has a total population of 2.75 million. Osaka has a long history, and because of its seaside location, it became a trading port and a battleground for Japanese soldiers, and it was called the three capitals along with Kyoto and Edo, and became the most economically active city in Japan at that time, and was known as the "kitchen of the world". Osaka is one of Japan's most iconic metropolises, a world-renowned international city, and the financial and industrial center of western Japan.
9. Toronto
Toronto, Canada's largest city, the capital of Ontario, is also the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of Canada, and a world-famous international metropolis. With an area of 632 square kilometers and a population of 2.73 million, the city is one of the world's largest financial centers and has been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world by UN-Habitat for many years.
8. Geneva
Geneva, a city under the jurisdiction of the canton of Geneva, is the second largest city in the Swiss Confederation, with an area of 16 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000. As a world-famous cosmopolitan city, the headquarters of the League of Nations was located here between the two world wars. Geneva's high international visibility is mainly due to these international organizations or offices, including the headquarters of the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Office at Geneva, etc.
7. Calgary
Calgary, located in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta, Canada, is Canada's fourth-largest city and one of the richest, safer, happier and with the highest standard of living in the world. With an area of 825 square meters, a population of 1.56 million and the highest density of engineers in the country, Calgary has been repeatedly named the "cleanest city in the world" by UN-Habitat.
6. Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and the most important industrial and commercial city, and the richest city in Europe, has been ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities by UN-Habitat for many years. With a population of 420,200 and an area of 91 square kilometers, Zurich is the representative city of Swiss banking and one of the world's largest financial centers. It is home to the headquarters of more than 120 banks around the world, more than half of which are foreign banks, making it known as the "European Billionaire City".
5. Vancouver
Vancouver is a major port city and an important economic center in Canada, as well as the political, cultural, tourism and transportation center of Western Canada. The city has been ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit for many years in a row. With an area of 115 square kilometers and a population of 630,000, Vancouver is an international metropolis with a highly developed film production industry, and is the third largest production center in North America after Los Angeles and New York.
4. Sydney
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, Australia, is also the largest city in Australia, with a population of about 12,368.193 square kilometers and a population of about 5.03 million. Sydney has a highly developed financial, manufacturing and tourism industry, and has been ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities by UN-Habitat for many years in a row.
3. Melbourne
Melbourne, a coastal city in southern Australia, is Australia's largest city, with an area of 8,831 square kilometers and a population of 5.23 million. Melbourne is the cultural, artistic and industrial center of Australia, the most prestigious cultural city in the southern hemisphere, with a very elegant environment, which has won the United Nations Habitat Award and has been named "the world's most liveable city" by the Economist Intelligence Unit for many years.
2. Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital, largest city and largest port of the Kingdom of Denmark, as well as the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of Denmark, and a world-famous international metropolis. Copenhagen has been voted one of the happiest cities in the world by UN-Habitat as one of the world's happiest cities.
1. Vienna
Vienna, located on the banks of the Danube River, is the capital and largest city of Austria, one of the country's 9 federal states, and a major cultural center in Europe, known as the "Music Capital of the World". Vienna is the most populous city in Austria, with an area of 415 square kilometers and a population of 2 million. Its historic downtown area has been listed as a World Heritage Site and has been rated as one of the most liveable cities in the world by UN-Habitat for many years.