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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.

By · Published July 9, 2026  18:51 UTC · Updated July 9, 2026  20:29 UTC

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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.

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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 88d ago.

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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.

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