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Measures quality of life, safety, healthcare, education, and cultural amenities.

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Analyzes real estate value, investment climate, and growth potential across cities.

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Ranks cities on cultural impact, international connectivity, and global significance.

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Discover performance trends and opportunities across different global regions

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Discover how cities perform across different regions and identify regional trends in business, livability, and investment potential.

West Europe34 cities
North America18 cities
North Europe16 cities
South Europe16 cities
North Asia8 cities
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West Europe region
Developing
Emerging

West Europe

34 cities
Global presence
16
Avg Score

Top Performing Cities

By Overall Score
1
Guildford
#1
2
Richmond upon Thames
#2
3
Zug
#3
34
Total Cities
16
Avg Score
3
Top Cities
Economic HubInnovation CenterGlobal Gateway
North America region
Developing
Emerging

North America

18 cities
Global presence
8
Avg Score

Top Performing Cities

By Overall Score
1
Toronto
#1
2
Boston
#2
3
Seattle
#3
18
Total Cities
8
Avg Score
3
Top Cities
Economic HubInnovation CenterGlobal Gateway
North Europe region
Developing
Emerging

North Europe

16 cities
Global presence
34
Avg Score

Top Performing Cities

By Overall Score
1
Oslo (Bærum)
#1
2
Turku
#2
3
Täby
#3
16
Total Cities
34
Avg Score
3
Top Cities
Economic HubInnovation CenterGlobal Gateway
South Europe region
Developing
Emerging

South Europe

16 cities
Global presence
8
Avg Score

Top Performing Cities

By Overall Score
1
Porto
#1
2
Madrid
#2
3
Lisbon
#3
16
Total Cities
8
Avg Score
3
Top Cities
Economic HubInnovation CenterGlobal Gateway
North Asia region
Developing
Emerging

North Asia

8 cities
Global presence
16
Avg Score

Top Performing Cities

By Overall Score
1
Tokyo
#1
2
Seoul
#2
3
Nagoya
#3
8
Total Cities
16
Avg Score
3
Top Cities
Economic HubInnovation CenterGlobal Gateway
Oceania region
Developing
Emerging

Oceania

8 cities
Global presence
8
Avg Score

Top Performing Cities

By Overall Score
1
Sydney
#1
2
Brisbane
#2
3
Auckland
#3
8
Total Cities
8
Avg Score
3
Top Cities
Economic HubInnovation CenterGlobal Gateway

Featured Cities

Discover in-depth profiles of standout cities from our latest rankings

Singapore cityscape
Top Ranked
Asia Pacific

Singapore

Score: 89.7/100

A global financial hub with exceptional infrastructure, strong governance, and high quality of life.

Key Strengths:
Business EnvironmentSafetyInfrastructure
City Profile
Zurich cityscape
#2 Ranked
Europe

Zurich

Score: 88.3/100

Combines financial prowess with exceptional quality of life and stability, offering strong business opportunities.

Key Strengths:
Quality of LifeEconomic StabilityInnovation
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Dubai cityscape
#3 Ranked
Middle East

Dubai

Score: 87.1/100

A rapidly evolving business hub with tax advantages, strategic location, and world-class infrastructure.

Key Strengths:
Tax BenefitsInfrastructureStrategic Location
City Profile
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Latest Insights & Analysis

Expert perspectives on global cities, urban trends, and investment opportunities

The Rise of Singapore as a Global Business Hub
Featured
Business

The Rise of Singapore as a Global Business Hub

Exploring the factors behind Singapore's consistent top ranking in our Business Index and what other cities can learn from its success.

Dr. Sarah Chen
Dr. Sarah Chen
May 10, 2023
8 min read
Investment Trends: Emerging Opportunities in Second-Tier Cities
Investment

Investment Trends: Emerging Opportunities in Second-Tier Cities

Why investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional financial centers to cities like Austin, Lisbon, and Bangkok.

James Wilson
James Wilson
May 5, 2023
7 min read
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