Tag 2018 global liveability index
The 2018 Global Liveability Index was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in August 2018. Here are the top 10 cities in the index:
- Vienna, Austria - Score: 97.4
- Melbourne, Australia - Score: 97.3
- Calgary, Canada - Score: 96.6
- Vancouver, Canada - Score: 96.6
- Toronto, Canada - Score: 96.5
- Perth, Australia - Score: 96.4
- Adelaide, Australia - Score: 96.3
- Helsinki, Finland - Score: 96.2
- Zurich, Switzerland - Score: 96.1
- Auckland, New Zealand - Score: 96.0
The index assesses the quality of life in 140 cities around the world, considering factors such as:
- Stability
- Healthcare
- Culture and environment
- Education
- Infrastructure
- Housing
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Safety and security
- Waste management
The index scores cities on a scale of 1-100, with 100 being the highest possible score. The top 10 cities in the 2018 index all scored above 96, indicating a very high quality of life.
Here are some key findings from the 2018 index:
- The top 5 cities in the index are all located in the top 10% of cities in terms of liveability.
- The majority of the top 10 cities are located in the Asia-Pacific region, with 6 cities from this region making the top 10.
- The index highlights the importance of stability and healthcare in determining a city's liveability, with these two factors accounting for 30% of the overall score.
- The index also notes that cities with a high score in one area may struggle in another, such as a city with excellent healthcare but poor transportation infrastructure.
Overall, the 2018 Global Liveability Index provides a comprehensive assessment of the quality of life in cities around the world, highlighting the importance of considering multiple factors when evaluating a city's liveability.