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The world’s most, and least, liveable cities in 2026
Copenhagen named world's most livable city for 2026 by EIU ranking
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill
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Copenhagen has been named the world's most livable city for 2026 by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), topping a ranking of 173 cities evaluated on factors including education, stability, healthcare, infrastructure, and culture. The European city's consistent performance across these metrics secured its position at No. 1, reflecting enduring strengths in urban livability despite rapid global changes.
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bskyCopenhagen named world's most livable city for 2026 by EIU rankingcnn.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe world seems to be changing at lightning speed, so it's perhaps good to know that some things remain the same — at least when it comes to the most livable city.
Copenhagen has taken the No. 1 spot on the annual EIU ranking of 173 cities worldwide.
The EIU, a sister organization to The Economist magazine, ranked 173 cities around the world on a number of different factors, including education, stability, healthcare, infrastructure and culture, and a European city came out on top.
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