Zainab Irshad
10. Tokyo rounds out the top 10, placing Japan’s capital among the world’s highest-ranked cities for quality of life in 2026.
9. Vancouver takes ninth place, keeping Canada represented in the global top 10 with its strong overall liveability scores.
8. Adelaide ranks eighth, giving Australia three cities in the 2026 top 10 alongside Melbourne and Sydney.
7. Osaka enters the top 10 at seventh, making Japan the first Asian country to feature in this year’s top 10.
6. Geneva ranks sixth in 2026, keeping Switzerland among the strongest-performing countries in the global liveability ranking.
5. Zurich falls from joint second in 2025 to fifth in 2026, but its clean surroundings, efficient city life and access to nature remain major strengths.
4. Sydney takes fourth place with perfect healthcare and education scores, alongside its beaches, nature and multicultural neighbourhoods.
3. Melbourne ranks third, standing out for its strong culture and environment score and the distinct character of its neighbourhoods.
2. Vienna stays at number two, with perfect scores in healthcare and education and a city life built around easy public transport and walkability.