Calgary ranks fifth on the global list of most liveable cities, while Vancouver and Toronto fell to seventh and 12th, respectively.

Decline in Rankings

Melbourne, Sydney, and Vancouver have dropped in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 Global Liveability Index due to housing shortages and high home prices. Toronto also fell out of the top 10.

Top-Ranked Cities

Vienna remains the most liveable city, followed by Copenhagen and Zurich, benefiting from strong public housing policies.

Factors Affecting Rankings

• Cost of Living: High costs and inflation have impacted top cities.

• Stability: Western Europe saw a decline due to protests, with German cities particularly affected.

• Security Issues: Tel Aviv dropped significantly due to conflicts.

Notable Changes

• Improvements: Hong Kong rose to 50th due to better stability and healthcare. Eastern European capitals also advanced.

• Lowest Ranked: Damascus and Tripoli remain at the bottom due to crime, conflict threats, and poor healthcare.

The EIU ranks 173 cities based on stability, education, infrastructure, culture and environment, and healthcare.