The world’s most, and least, liveable cities in 2026
The EIU Liveability Index 2026 identifies the world's top urban centers, highlighting a strong presence of Asian cities and European capitals.
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The EIU Liveability Index 2026 ranked Copenhagen, Vienna, and Melbourne at the top of the annual city rankings. New York recorded one of the largest score gains, while Osaka ranked higher than Tokyo among the world's top 10 most livable cities.
Epilogue added 17d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The 2026 EIU Liveability Index has ranked the world's most and least liveable cities. Copenhagen, Vienna, and Melbourne occupy the top spots of the annual ranking, while New York is noted for having one of the largest score gains.
Coverage from Yahoo Finance, The Japan Times, and Travel And Tour World emphasizes a strong Asian performance. Osaka has ranked higher than Tokyo, and both cities are among the top 10, alongside Singapore, Taipei, and Seoul.
Future updates may specify the least liveable cities, as the current coverage from The Economist and other outlets focuses primarily on the top-ranked locations and their safety and luxury attributes.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 17d ago.
Quick answers
Which cities are at the top of the 2026 ranking?
Copenhagen, Vienna, and Melbourne top the EIU Liveability Index 2026.
How did New York perform in the latest index?
According to Yahoo Finance, New York recorded one of the largest score gains in the ranking.
Which Asian cities are highlighted for their liveability?
Osaka and Tokyo are both in the top 10, with Osaka ranking higher than Tokyo. Other mentioned cities include Singapore, Taipei, and Seoul.
Coverage (9)
- 10 most livable cities in the world Yahoo · 20d ago
- EIU Liveability Index 2026: Copenhagen, Vienna and Melbourne top annual city ranking, with New York recording one of the largest score gains Yahoo Finance · 20d ago
- The 10 Most Livable Cities in the World Business Insider · 20d ago
- Osaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world’s top 10 most livable cities The Japan Times · 20d ago
- Tokyo Joins Singapore, Taipei, Seoul and More as Asia’s Ultimate Liveability Giants Dominate the World in 2026 With Unmatched Safety, Luxury and Future Power Travel And Tour World · 20d ago
- What are the most liveable European cities in the world? Euronews · 20d ago
- What it's like to live in the world's most liveable cities in 2026 BBC · 20d ago
- The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed CNN · 20d ago
- The world’s most, and least, liveable cities in 2026 The Economist · 20d ago
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