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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
This is the world's worst city to live in 2025; here's where Karachi and Dhaka stand in Global Liveability Index
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its annual 2025 Global Liveability Index on June 16. This year, the Danish capital, Copenhagen, claimed the top spot, ending Vienna's three-year dominance. The city achieved perfect scores of 100 for stability, education and infrastructure, moving up from second place to become the world's most comfortable city to live in. Find out the top 10 cities here. While Western Europe dominated the upper rankings, cities in the Middle East and Africa ranked among the least liveable. Let's find out where the rest of the world stands in the list. According to the 2025 Global Liveability Index, the least liveable city is Damascus in Syria, with 140th rank. Tripoli, Dhaka, and Karachi also remained near the bottom. The annual index list asses 173 cities from around the globe under five categories, including stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Under these categories, Damascus scored 20 in stability, 29.2 in healthcare, 33.1 in culture and environment, 25 in education, and 32.1 in infrastructure. The overall rating was 28. For perspective, Copenhagen got 100 in stability, infrastructure, and education, while 95.8 and 95.4 in healthcare and culture and environment, respectively. The Danish capital's index rating was 98. Per the 2025 Global Liveability Index, Karachi in Pakistan ranked 134 and Dhaka in Bangladesh ranked 139. While Karachi's overall rating stands at 38.7, Dhaka was given a 33 rating. Meanwhile, New Delhi and Mumbai ranked 120 and 121 in the liveability list. The survey highlighted that the liveability score of some cities dropped more than others. 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.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Hindustan Times
Another European gem has replaced Vienna as world's most liveable city in 2025; know where Mumbai, Delhi stand
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: 1. Copenhagen, Denmark 2. Vienna, Austria 2. Zurich, Switzerland 4. Melbourne, Australia 5. Geneva, Switzerland A post shared by VisitCopenhagen (@visitcopenhagen) 6. Sydney, Australia 7. Osaka, Japan 8. Auckland, New Zealand 9. Adelaide, Australia 10. Vancouver, Canada Here are the next ten cities on the list: 12. Perth, Australia 13. Hamburg, Germany 14. Berlin, Germany 15. Wellington, New Zealand 16. Luxembourg, Luxembourg 17. Brisbane, Australia 18. Munich, Germany 19. Sydney, Australia 20. Copenhagen, Denmark Frankfurt in Germany shared the 10th place with Vancouver 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 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.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
The unlivable city
Listen to article For yet another year, Karachi has been branded one of the world's least livable cities, ranking 170 out of 173 in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2025 Global Liveability Index. With a dismal score of 42.7 on a 100-point scale, Karachi barely edged out Dhaka, Tripoli and Damascus to stay out of last place. It should be noted however that Dhaka has been at the centre of a political revolution that led to the overthrow of the Bangladeshi government and several protests, some of which turned violent. Tripoli has been ravaged by a civil war and repeated flare-ups since the Arab Spring began in 2011, while Damascus has just emerged from the brutality of the Syrian civil war. Karachi, on the other hand, has no civil war or uprising to blame. It just is that much of a mess. The city's woes are multifaceted, rooted in decades of neglect and misguided priorities. Karachi scored worst in "stability" and "infrastructure" — even worse than war zones where roads, highways and hospitals are being bombed — and it remains plagued by crime, terrorism and inadequate public services. In fact, a Forbes Adviser list last year placed Karachi as the second riskiest city for international tourists. An Asian Development Bank report also offered more context for Karachi's problems, drawing a direct link between grotesque income inequality and the city's major problems. While it is quite difficult to make things worse, Mayor Murtaza Wahab's defence was simultaneously lamentable as he criticised the survey for overlooking Karachi's "vibrancy" and "resilience." Other cities generally described as vibrant include Vienna and Damascus, which are polar opposites in almost every other measure. Beyond security, many of the problems holding Karachi back are unique to Pakistan, including the commercial emphasis on property speculation, which is more lucrative for businesses and politicians, rather than affordable housing developments, which are direly needed and still profitable.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Copenhagen replaces Vienna as the most liveable city in the world in 2025
Copenhagen has been named the most liveable city in the world, overtaking Vienna after a three-year reign. The Danish capital earned top marks in stability, education, and infrastructure, according to the 2025 Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The annual index assesses 173 cities worldwide across five categories—stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure—based on over 30 qualitative and quantitative indicators. These include assessments by EIU experts and on-ground contributors, supported by external data points. Vienna, now tied in second place with Zurich, maintained perfect scores in education, infrastructure, and healthcare. However, it lost ground due to a lowered stability score following security concerns, including incidents that disrupted major events. Geneva followed in fifth place, giving Switzerland two cities in the top five. Melbourne ranked fourth, standing out as the only non-European city in the top five. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pensioners Can Buy These Electric Cars in Malaysia - See Prices Here! Electric Cars | Search Ads Search Now Undo Top 10 Most Liveable Cities – 2025 (EIU) Copenhagen, Denmark Vienna, Austria Zurich, Switzerland Melbourne, Australia Geneva, Switzerland Sydney, Australia Osaka, Japan Auckland, New Zealand Adelaide, Australia Vancouver, Canada While Western Europe continues to dominate the upper rankings, it also saw sharp declines elsewhere. 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. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Canadian cities experienced similar downturns. Calgary fell from 5th place last year to 18th this year, while Toronto slipped from 12th to 16th. The changes reflect strain on Canada's healthcare system, particularly due to staff shortages. Despite this, all 21 North American cities included in the index remain in the highest liveability tier, with scores above 80. Live Events Cities in the Middle East and North Africa posted the largest improvements, driven mainly by gains in healthcare and education. Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia rose 13 places to 135th, reflecting broader regional efforts to improve urban standards. At the bottom of the index, Damascus, Syria, remained the least liveable city, unchanged despite a regime shift. It was followed by Tripoli, Libya, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, as ongoing conflict and infrastructure gaps continue to affect basic living conditions.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
World's best city to live in: US has ZERO city in Top 10 list, another country has 3
In a world where chaos feels increasingly close to home, the idea of a 'most liveable city' carries new weight. Whether it's healthcare, education, culture, or just the peace of being able to walk down the street without fear, where we live shapes how we live. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its 2025 Global Liveability Index , and the results are telling. Not a single U.S. city has cracked the Top 10, while countries like Australia and Switzerland have multiple entries, reaffirming the global shift in urban quality of life. As per The Economist, at the top of the list is Copenhagen, Denmark's capital, which has dethroned Vienna after two years. Though Vienna was long considered untouchable, recent foiled terrorist attacks—including one at a Taylor Swift concert—lowered its stability score, allowing Copenhagen to edge ahead. Vienna now shares second place with Zurich, while Melbourne, Geneva, and Sydney follow closely. The Top 10 paints a clear picture: smaller, well-managed cities with high stability and efficient infrastructure are leading the way. Here's the complete Top 10 list according to EIU: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 5 Dividend Stocks for May 2025 Seeking Alpha Read Now Undo 1. Copenhagen, Denmark 2. Vienna, Austria 3. Zurich, Switzerland 4. Melbourne, Australia 5. Geneva, Switzerland 6. Sydney, Australia 7. Osaka, Japan 8. Auckland, New Zealand 9. Adelaide, Australia 10. Vancouver, Canada What are the rankings based on? The rankings are based on five key categories: healthcare, education, stability, culture and environment, and infrastructure. While healthcare and education scores remain relatively consistent, it is stability—impacted by geopolitical unrest, terrorism, and civil conflict—that has shifted the rankings for many cities. Notably, Copenhagen was one of only six cities to earn a perfect stability score this year. Australia has three cities, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, in the top 10 liveable cities in the world. In Asia, cities in East Asia and Australasia continue to perform well, with half of the top 20 hailing from the region. However, South Asian cities remain far behind, grappling with pollution, overcrowding, and rising temperatures. In India and Pakistan, border tensions and instability further dented scores.
