Copenhagen takes over the throne: Vienna no longer number 1!

Copenhagen takes over the throne: Vienna no longer number 1!

Wien, Österreich - Vienna, the former undisputed number one among the most livable cities in the world, had to accept a bitter defeat in the current ranking of Economist Intelligence Unit (eiu). Copenhagen has pushed to first place and can shine with a top grade of 100 points in the categories of stability, education and infrastructure. While Vienna had first place three times in a row, the city must now be satisfied with second place. This reports stern.de .

The ranking is part of the Global Liveability Index 2025, which gives a total of 173 cities a comprehensive assessment. The index takes into account 30 different indicators that range from healthcare to culture to the environment. The two Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva as well as the Australian metropolises Melbourne and Sydney follow in Vienna in the ranking. Osaka, Auckland and Vancouver can also assert themselves in this international comparison.

Copenhagen particularly strong in many areas

Copenhagen, which is now enthroned in first place, not only has the best scores in stability, education and infrastructure, but also scores with a balanced relationship between leisure and work and advanced urban development. These characteristics have made the Danish capital an absolute favorite, according to the analysis of the Zeit .

In contrast, Vienna seems to be able to no longer be able to meet the highest demands in terms of quality of life. Nevertheless, the city remains a popular destination with a high quality of life and is still valued by many. Interestingly, Vienna and Zurich share the same overall values ​​in the index, which is constantly heating up the competition between these cities.

The last places and the context of the ranking

The ranking also shows that not all cities are blessed with the same high living conditions. Kiev only took 165th place, while the very last ranks of cities such as Damascus, Tripolis, Dhaka, Karachi and Algiers are taken. These results illustrate the big differences in the worldwide quality of life that have been recorded in the egg index.

Finally, there is an interesting context for the rankings. The Global Liveability Index is based not only on the egg study, but also on the Mercer study and the Numbo Quality of Life Index. These studies analyze factors that are important for people who live and work in different cities. Cities like Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg are also represented, but in comparison, German cities are more in a decline in the quality of life. High-priced real estate and increasing living costs do not necessarily make life in these cities easier, such an analysis by The investment .