Another European gem has replaced Vienna as world's most liveable city in 2025; know where Mumbai, Delhi stand

Updated on: Jun 19, 2025, 13:02:57 IST

By Krishna Pallavi Priya

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Copenhagen dethrones Vienna as the most liveable city in the world.

The 2025 Global Liveability Index ranks Copenhagen as the most liveable city, dethroning Vienna. Zurich ties for second place with Vienna, know other rankings.

Copenhagen has overtaken Vienna's place as the most liveable city in the world, after the Austrian city reigned on the list for three consecutive years. The Danish capital earned top marks in the 2025 Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

The annual index list asses 173 cities from around the globe under five categories, including stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. While Copenhagen topped the list, Vienna and Zurich tied in second place. Here's a look at the top 10 cities to live in:

Top 10 Most Liveable Cities – 2025 (EIU)

1. Copenhagen, Denmark

2. Vienna, Austria

2. Zurich, Switzerland

4. Melbourne, Australia

5. Geneva, Switzerland

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6. Sydney, Australia

7. Osaka, Japan

5. Auckland, New Zealand

9. Adelaide, Australia

10. Vancouver, Canada

Osaka in Japan and Auckland in New Zealand shared the 7th place in the list. The trend shows that Western Europe dominated the upper rankings, while other places saw sharp declines. London dropped from 45th to 54th, Manchester from 43rd to 52nd, and Edinburgh from 59th to 64th. These shifts were linked to rising civil unrest and growing urban homelessness, per the report.

New Delhi and Mumbai ranked…

New Delhi and Mumbai ranked 120 and 121 in the liveability list. The survey highlighted that the liveability of some cities has been more severely compromised than others. Cities that fared poorly include Buenos Aires in Argentina, Guatemala City in Guatemala, Melbourne in Australia, Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand, and Mumbai in India.

Meanwhile, Karachi in Pakistan ranked 134, Dhaka in Bangladesh ranked 139, Kathmandu in Nepal ranked 129, Colombo in Sri Lanka ranked 126, Vietnam in Hanoi ranked 109, Baku in Azerbaijan ranked 106, and Bangkok in Thailand ranked 93. Surprisingly, Tel Aviv in Israel ranked 80th in the list. The least liveable city is Damascus in Syria, with 140th rank.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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