The past decade has brought turbulence—civil wars, terrorist attacks, and financial crises—straining quality of life worldwide. Yet standout cities offer thriving environments with happy residents, strong social conditions, and growing economies.
The Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Global Liveability Index ranks them. Melbourne, Australia, secures the No. 1 spot for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Vienna, Austria (2nd), Vancouver, Canada (3rd), and Toronto, Canada (4th). Calgary, Canada, and Adelaide, Australia, tie for 5th.
6th through 10th:
7. Perth, Australia
8. Auckland, New Zealand
9. Helsinki, Finland
10. Hamburg, Germany
