Global Cities Index 2026
Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics ranks the world's 1,000 largest cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance, combining historical data with its own forecasts.
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EIU Global Liveability Index 2026
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
The annual EIU ranking scores 173 cities on 30 indicators across stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, based on a May 2026 survey.
Global Power City Index 2025
Mori Memorial Foundation – Institute for Urban Strategies
The Mori Memorial Foundation evaluates 48 major cities on 72 indicators across economy, R&D, cultural interaction, liveability, environment and accessibility, and adds a new startup-ecosystem index.
2025 Global Cities Report
Kearney
Kearney's annual report pairs the Global Cities Index (158 cities, 31 metrics) with a forward-looking Outlook, framing city competitiveness around readiness for the "intelligence age".