Copenhagen has claimed the top spot in EIU’s Global Liveability Index 2025, ending Vienna’s three-year dominance.

Copenhagen achieved perfect scores of 100 for stability, education and infrastructure, moving up from second place to become the world’s most comfortable city to live in. The EIU’s index assesses 173 cities worldwide across 30 indicators, categorised into stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. 

This year’s average score remains unchanged from last year, at 76.1 out of 100. However, this year’s results reflect a continued decline in global stability, driven by intensifying geopolitical conflict and civil unrest.

A free summary report can be downloaded here.