Economist Intelligence Unit

Copenhagen remained the most livable city for the second consecutive year, while Chinese cities saw significant gains, with Fuzhou rising seven spots. Tokyo became the only megacity in the top 10, and Middle Eastern cities, including Oman's capital, fell sharply due to the Iran war's impact.

Karachi was ranked 170th out of 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2026, among the least liveable cities. It scored poorly in stability, healthcare, culture and environment, and infrastructure, with only education showing a relatively higher score. Cities like Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus ranked below Karachi, while war-affected Tehran and Kyiv scored slightly higher.

Copenhagen retained the top position in the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) annual ranking of the world's most livable cities, followed by Vienna. The ranking evaluates cities based on stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure, with top cities achieving perfect scores in multiple categories. Tokyo and Vancouver also made the top 10, while US cities did not secure top spots.

The Economist Intelligence Unit's annual report indicates global democracy has improved, while the United States' rating has declined. Constance Hunter, the organization's chief economist, discussed these findings on 'The Takeout.' The report highlights trends in democratic governance worldwide.

The Economist Intelligence Unit's annual index indicates that the global democracy recession has ended, suggesting improvements in democratic governance worldwide. The report challenges perceptions of declining democratic health, highlighting stabilization or recovery in key indicators.