The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released a new edition of its Global Liveability Index, announcing the world's most liveable cities in 2023. Vienna has topped the ranking in four of the last five years, thanks to its stability, cultural richness, entertainment options, and reliable infrastructure. Copenhagen, Denmark, held onto second place, while Melbourne and Sydney took third and fourth, respectively. These cities were regular fixtures at the top of the list prior to the pandemic.
What is the situation in Latin America? Buenos Aires once again emerged as the top Latin American city to live in. Santiago, Chile, reclaimed the second-place spot it held before the social unrest, while Montevideo, Uruguay, ranked third. San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed closely with a very strong score. Conversely, Caracas in Venezuela, Aguascalientes in Mexico, and Guatemala City were among the lowest-rated in the region.
The annual ranking, developed by The Economist, assessed living conditions in 173 cities across five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. As the publication notes, cities in the Asia-Pacific region have recovered the most following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Population (World Population Review): 15,490,415
Santiago, Chile
Population (World Population Review): 6,903,392
Montevideo, Uruguay
Population (World Population Review): 1,774,396
This article was written by Fabian Dejtiar. The translation is powered by AI.
