The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its Global Liveability Index for 2025, ranking 172 cities based on five categories: Stability, Healthcare, Culture & Entertainment, Education, and Infrastructure. While the overall livability score remained at 76.1, a decline in stability due to civil unrest and other factors was noted. However, healthcare and education made slight improvements. The rankings reveal that the top ten livable cities include locations in Western Europe, Oceania, Canada, and Japan, with Vienna losing its top position for the first time since 2021. Notably, no US cities made the top ten, with Honolulu ranking highest at #23.
The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2025 Global Liveability Index ranks 172 cities, showing that current socio-political conditions impact livability, particularly stability scores.
Despite a decline in stability due to civil unrest and housing crises, improvements in healthcare and education positively influenced the overall livability scores of cities worldwide.
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