CroatiaThe Global Quality of Life Index 2026, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, ranks cities based on over 30 indicators across five categories including stability, health, culture, environment, education, and infrastructure. Copenhagen has retained first place for the second consecutive year with a score of 98 out of 100, maintaining top marks in stability, education, and infrastructure. The report notes that while global average scores remained stable due to offsetting effects between declines in stability in the Middle East and improvements in healthcare systems in Asia, European and Australian cities dominated the top rankings. Beč came in second with 97.1 points, followed by Melbourne at 97, Sydney at 96.6, Zurich at 96.4, Geneva at 96.1, Osaka at 96, Adelaide at 95.9, Vancouver at 95.8, and Tokyo at 95.7. Notably, Vancouver is the only North American city in the top ten, while Honolulu remains the best-ranked U.S. city at 25th. New York improved significantly to 66th place, driven by enhanced safety and lower terrorism risk assessments.
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