EIU Global Liveability Index 2024 - Vienna Tops Again

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its 2024 Global Liveability Index, with Vienna, Austria, once again crowned as the best city to liv

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2024: Vienna Tops Again

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its 2024 Global Liveability Index, with Vienna, Austria, once again crowned as the best city to live in the world. The index evaluates cities based on education, healthcare, culture, environment, stability, and infrastructure.

Global Liveability Index 2024 Top Rankings Overview

• Vienna, Austria: Retains the top spot with high scores in most categories, though slightly lower in culture and environment.
• Copenhagen, Denmark: Holds second place.
• Zurich, Switzerland: Climbs to third place.
• Melbourne, Australia: Drops to fourth.
• Calgary, Canada, and Geneva, Switzerland: Tie for fifth place.
• Other notable mentions in the top ten include Osaka, Japan, and Auckland, New Zealand.

EIU Global Liveability Index 2024

Following Vienna, Copenhagen, Denmark, retains its position in second place, while Zurich, Switzerland, climbs to third. Melbourne, Australia, drops to fourth, and Calgary, Canada, ties with Geneva, Switzerland, for fifth place. Osaka, Japan, and Auckland, New Zealand, also make the top ten, reflecting high liveability.

India's Rankings

In the 2024 index, Indian cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai are ranked 141st, with Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru trailing closely behind at 144th, 147th, and 148th respectively

Methodology Behind the Rankings

The EIU rates cities across five key areas. Vienna scored perfectly in four, though it ranked lower in culture and environment due to fewer major sporting events. Western Europe's overall stability scores declined due to increased protests and crime, with London ranked at 45th.

Regional Differences and Trends

North America excelled in education but faced infrastructure challenges, particularly in Canadian cities grappling with a housing crisis. Cities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia rose in rankings thanks to improved safety and healthcare. Conversely, Tel Aviv's position fell due to regional conflict.

Insights into Least Liveable Cities

Damascus, Syria, remains the least liveable city, followed by Tripoli, Libya; Algiers, Algeria; and Lagos, Nigeria. These cities continue to struggle with persistent issues affecting their rankings.

Top 10 Best Cities to Live in the World:

1. Vienna, Austria
2. Copenhagen, Denmark
3. Zurich, Switzerland
4. Melbourne, Australia
5. Calgary, Canada (tied with Geneva)
6. Geneva, Switzerland (tie)
7. Sydney, Australia (tied with Vancouver)
8. Vancouver, Canada (tie)
9. Osaka, Japan (tied with Auckland)
10. Auckland, New Zealand (tie)

Top 10 Worst Cities to Live in the World:

1. Caracas, Venezuela
2. Kyiv, Ukraine
3. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4. Harare, Zimbabwe
5. Dhaka, Bangladesh
6. Karachi, Pakistan
7. Lagos, Nigeria
8. Algiers, Algeria
9. Tripoli, Libya
10. Damascus, Syria

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Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which city topped the 2024 Global Liveability Index?

   • A) Zurich
   • B) Copenhagen
   • C) Vienna
   • D) Melbourne

2. What category did Vienna score lower in?

   • A) Healthcare
   • B) Infrastructure
   • C) Culture and environment
   • D) Education

3. Which city dropped significantly in the rankings due to ongoing conflict?

   • A) Damascus
   • B) Tel Aviv
   • C) Kyiv
   • D) Tripoli

4. Which two cities tied for fifth place in the 2024 rankings?

   • A) Calgary and Geneva
   • B) Sydney and Vancouver
   • C) Zurich and Melbourne
   • D) Osaka and Auckland

5. What factor contributed to lower stability scores in Western Europe?

   • A) Infrastructure issues
   • B) Protests and crime
   • C) Healthcare decline
   • D) Education quality

Answers:

1. C) Vienna
2. C) Culture and environment
3. B) Tel Aviv
4. A) Calgary and Geneva
5. B) Protests and crime