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Copenhagen Claims Second Consecutive Top Spot in Liveability Index

7/7/2026

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Copenhagen topped the 2026 Global Liveability Index, marking its second straight #1 ranking.
The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked 173 cities, placing Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich behind Copenhagen.
Resident Laura Amira Kassem said Copenhagen’s bike lanes, harbour swimming spots and walkable neighborhoods make daily life effortless.
Sydney resident Julie Livni highlighted sunrise beach walks and multicultural dining as key to the city’s high liveability score.

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Copenhagen topped the 2026 Global Liveability Index, marking its second straight #1 ranking.
The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked 173 cities, placing Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich behind Copenhagen.
Resident Laura Amira Kassem said Copenhagen’s bike lanes, harbour swimming spots and walkable neighborhoods make daily life effortless.
Sydney resident Julie Livni highlighted sunrise beach walks and multicultural dining as key to the city’s high liveability score.