Vienna is the most liveable city in the world

The Economist ranks Vienna second in the world for quality of life in 2025.

After Vienna was named the most liveable city in the world three times in a row by the British Economist in its annual Global Liveability Ranking, the city came second in the 2025 ranking, behind Copenhagen (Denmark).

The top ranking is based on high scores for stability, the healthcare system, education and infrastructure in a global comparison of cities.

Next on the list are Zurich (Switzerland), Melbourne (Australia) and Geneva (Switzerland). 173 cities worldwide have been compared in the ranking.

The Global Liveability Index 2025 - The Economist