Global Liveability Index

Global Liveability Index

• The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has recently unveiled its highly anticipated list of the ‘Most Liveable Cities in the World 2023’. 
• Through an evaluation of five metrics, including healthcare, culture, environment, education, and stability, this ranking offers insights into the cities that excel in providing an exceptional quality of life.
• This year, the Global Liveability Index covered 172 cities 

Findings

• Vienna, Austria, has been named the most liveable city in the Global Liveability Index for the second consecutive year due to its exceptional quality of life, including stability, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and cultural offerings.
• Copenhagen, Denmark, secured the second position, followed by Melbourne and Sydney in Australia.
• From India, New Delhi and Mumbai are at 141st position and Chennai at 144th. Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are ranked 147 and 148.
• The index score increased from the previous year, reflecting global recovery from the pandemic, although stability experienced a slight decline.
• Western European cities slipped in rankings due to strikes
• Damascus was ranked the least liveable due to civil unrest and conflicts.

Economic Intelligence Unit

• The Economist Intelligence Unit (founded 1946; HQ: London) is the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, providing forecasting and advisory services through research and analysis, such as monthly country reports, five-year country economic forecasts, country risk service reports, and industry reports.

Practice Questions for Prelims

Global Liveability Index is released by:

a) Economic Intelligence Unit
b) Transparency International
c) World Economic Forum
d) United Nations Development Programme

Ans. a)

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