Jakarta Rises to 53rd in World's Best Cities Ranking, Surpassing Washington D.C.

Jakarta has climbed to the 53rd position globally in the World's Best Cities 2026 ranking, a significant improvement from its previous standing. Governor Pramono Anung announced the city's ascent in the list compiled by Resonance Consultancy, a firm based in Brussels, Belgium. This new ranking places Jakarta above major global cities such as Washington D.C. and Abu Dhabi.

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And Jakarta is better than Washington, D.C., which is the important thing. It's also better than Abu Dhabi, and so on.

Anung noted that when he was inaugurated as the Governor of DKI Jakarta, the city ranked 74th in the global city index. Within approximately 10 months, this position improved to 71st. The latest survey by the international firm further elevated Jakarta's status to 53rd among 100 world cities.

The governor stated that this improved ranking serves as motivation for the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to continuously strengthen the city's competitiveness as a global hub. He emphasized that Jakarta's status as a global city is mandated by Law Number 2 of 2024, necessitating various breakthroughs to compete with other major world cities.

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When I was inaugurated as Governor of DKI Jakarta, the global city index was number 74, and thank God, in 10 months it rose to 71.

To achieve this, the government will continue to promote programs focused on creative economy development, digitalization, and public transportation improvements. Anung believes these efforts are crucial, as the current achievements provide a strong foundation for Jakarta to solidify its position as a global city and the center of the national economy, especially as it approaches its 500th anniversary next year.

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And two to three weeks ago, an international institution based in Brussels conducted a survey for the world's capital cities. Out of 100 world cities, Jakarta is ranked 53.