The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) latest Global Livability Ranking highlights Calgary and Vancouver, Canada, as two of the world's top 10 most livable cities. Calgary jumped to fifth place, tied with Geneva, Switzerland, while Vancouver secured the seventh spot. Toronto, however, fell to 12th place.
Top Cities in 2024:
- Vienna, Austria
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Melbourne, Australia
- Calgary, Canada (tie)
- Geneva, Switzerland (tie)
- Sydney, Australia (tie)
- Vancouver, Canada (tie)
- Osaka, Japan
- Auckland, New Zealand
Key Insights
- Calgary: Improved from seventh to fifth, excelling in stability, healthcare, and education.
- Vancouver: Dropped from fifth to seventh, maintaining strong healthcare and education scores.
- Toronto: Slipped to 12th due to housing issues.
Evaluation Criteria
- Stability: Crime rates, threat of terror, military conflict, civil unrest.
- Healthcare: Quality and availability of public and private healthcare.
- Culture & Environment: Climate, corruption, censorship, cultural and social offerings.
- Education: Quality and availability of private and public education.
- Infrastructure: Transport, water, energy, telecommunications, housing.
Calgary and Vancouver continue to attract newcomers with excellent education and healthcare systems despite housing challenges.
