World’s Most Liveable Cities 2026
According to a recent report published by Fortune India, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2026 ranked 173 liveable cities. Worldwide across stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and culture, revealing which liveable city destinations. Offer residents the highest quality of life in 2026.
The Ranking Parameters
Cities were evaluated across five core categories: stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and culture and environment, giving a comprehensive picture of everyday livability. Beyond just economic growth or GDP figures alone.
Copenhagen Tops The List Again
For the second year running, Copenhagen has been crowned the world’s most liveable cities. Continuing to lead thanks to its strong healthcare systems, stability, and consistently high quality of life for residents.
Europe Dominates The Top Rankings
Vienna and Melbourne follow closely behind Copenhagen at second and third place. With Sydney rounding out the top four, showing Europe and Australia’s continued strength in global liveability standards this year.
The Complete Top 10
Zurich, Geneva, Osaka, Adelaide, Vancouver, and Tokyo complete the top ten list, reflecting a strong global mix of European, Australian, and Asian cities known for stability and infrastructure.
How Indian Cities Performed
Delhi ranked 120th globally, followed by Mumbai at 121st, Chennai at 123rd, and Bengaluru at 127th, with Indian cities scoring particularly well on education, connectivity, and economic opportunities.
Global Events Shape This Year’s Rankings
Regional shifts influenced this year’s index, with several Gulf cities. Like Muscat and Kuwait City seeing changes in rank, while many Asian cities improved thanks to stronger healthcare systems and welfare gains.
The Bigger Picture
The 2026 Global Liveability Index highlights. How stability, healthcare, and infrastructure continue to shape quality of life worldwide, offering valuable insight into how cities across the globe are evolving.
