Copenhagen named world's best city to live in for second year in a row
Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Copenhagen has been named the world's best city to live in for the second consecutive year.
- The ranking, by the Economist Group's analysis and research division, assesses cities based on healthcare, culture, environment, stability, infrastructure, and education.
- Copenhagen achieved maximum points in stability, education, and infrastructure among the 173 ranked cities.
Copenhagen has once again topped the list as the world's best city to live in, retaining its title for the second year running. The Danish capital was followed by Vienna in second place and Melbourne in third, according to an annual assessment by the Economist Group's analysis and research division.
The ranking evaluates cities based on several key categories: healthcare, culture, environment, stability, infrastructure, and educational institutions. Each category is scored on a scale up to 100, with the combined scores indicating the overall comfort and quality of life in 173 cities worldwide.
Copenhagen particularly excelled in the assessment, achieving the maximum possible score in the categories of stability, education, and infrastructure. These strong performances contributed to its leading position in the global ranking, highlighting the city's comprehensive livability.
Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.