...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
has once again ranked among the world's least liveable cities, according to the latest global liveability index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
In the 2025 edition of the annual survey, Pakistain's financial hub was ranked 170 out of 173 cities evaluated. Karachi received an overall score of 42.7 out of 100, placing it just above Dhaka (Bangladesh), Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
(Libya), and Damascus (Syria).
Karachi was the only Pak city to appear in the index this year. In comparison, the top of the list featured cities like Copenhagen, which scored 98.0, followed by Vienna and Zurich, each with a score of 97.1. Melbourne (97.0) and Geneva (96.8) completed the top five.
The Austrian capital, which ranked as the world's most liveable city from 2022 to 2024, dropped to second place after its stability score declined due to two foiled terrorist attacks — one targeting a Taylor Swift concert and another at a train station.
It is pertinent to know that Karachi's position has remained relatively unchanged over the past few years. In 2024, the city was ranked 169th, similarly grouped with cities such as Lagos, Tripoli, Algiers, and Damascus.
The EIU's global liveability index is a benchmark report that evaluates urban living conditions across 173 global cities, providing comparative insights for governments, corporations, and global institutions.
Top 10 'most liveable cities' of 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark
Vienna, Austria
Zurich, Switzerland
...home of the Helvetians, famous for cheese, watches, yodeling, and William Tell...Melbourne, Australia
Geneva, Switzerland
Sydney, Australia
Osaka, Japan
Auckland, New Zealand
Adelaide, Australia
Vancouver, Canada