Top 10 most liveable cities in the world: Tokyo claims top spot, Madrid and Paris among top 10
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Top 10 most liveable cities in the world: Tokyo claims top spot, Madrid and Paris among top 10
Top 10 most liveable cities in the world in 2026: From Tokyo’s unmatched street safety to Lisbon’s thriving culture, discover the top 10 global cities redefining quality of life in 2026
Written by:Aanya Mehta
Jul 4, 2026 05:20 PM IST
Tokyo ranks No. 1 in the world for liveability, leading Monocle’s newly released 2026 Quality of Life Survey. (Credit: wikimedia commons)
Top 10 most liveable cities in the world in 2026:Monocle launched its Liveable Cities Index 19 years ago. This year, the publication has released its latest survey ranking the world’s most liveable urban hubs based on metrics such as safety, connectivity, governance, and green spaces. Unique to Monocle’s methodology, the study also evaluates nightlife culture, checking the ease of finding a decent meal or drink after 10 PM
However, the index does not simply limit itself to these standard parameters; it frequently adapts its criteria to reflect a changing world. Recent iterations have incorporated newer pillars like urban ambition, security, and cultural vibrancy
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A look at this year’s results reveals that North American cities continue to struggle, heavily penalised by stubbornly high crime rates, systemic inequality, and housing crises. Notably, major global hubs like London and Los Angeles failed to make the cut entirely
According to the UN, nearly four-fifths of the global population resides in urban areas. Cities serve as the ultimate hallmarks of a country’s progress and development. Yet, no city is ideal. This raises a fundamental question: what truly makes a city liveable? Is it purely a matter of economic development, or is there a deeper human element to it?
According to this year’s survey done byMonocle,Tokyo claimed the title of the world’s most liveable city, followed by Copenhagen in 2nd place. Lisbon, Vienna, and Sydney secured the 3rd, 4th, and5th positions, respectively. Zürich ranked no. 6, while Madrid andParis took the 7th and 8th spots. Munich placed 9th, andOslo closed out the top ten
Top 10 most liveable cities in the world in 2026:
| Rank | City |
| 1 | Tokyo |
| 2 | Copenhagen |
| 3 | Lisbon |
| 4 | Vienna |
| 5 | Sydney |
| 6 | Zürich |
| 7 | Madrid |
| 8 | Paris |
| 9 | Munich |
| 10 | Oslo |
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