Paris has once again been named the best city in the world, and it’s easy to see why! This charming French capital has a way of winning hearts with its lively multicultural vibe, rich history, and fantastic arts and culture scene that’s always exciting. Each year, CEOWORLD magazine releases the World’s Best Cities ranking, which looks at cities around the globe based on how livable, lovable, admirable, and prosperous they are. With its amazing qualities in these areas, Paris shines bright as a beloved global superstar who welcomes everyone with open arms!
Best cities in the world, 2025
| Rank | City | Country | Population | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris | France | 11276700 | 94.89 |
| 2 | London | United Kingdom | 9748030 | 94.7 |
| 3 | New York City | United States | 8097282 | 94.38 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 7725860 | 93.85 |
| 5 | Madrid | Spain | 6783240 | 93.43 |
| 6 | Singapore | Singapore | 6119200 | 93.27 |
| 7 | Saint Petersburg | Russia | 5581710 | 93.04 |
| 8 | Taipei | Taiwan | 4534880 | 93.02 |
| 9 | Milan | Italy | 3160630 | 92.71 |
| 10 | Barcelona | Spain | 5711920 | 92.07 |
| 11 | Tel Aviv | Israel | 4495730 | 91.51 |
| 12 | Rome | Italy | 4331970 | 91.38 |
| 13 | Berlin | Germany | 3576870 | 90.15 |
| 14 | Tokyo | Japan | 37115000 | 90.12 |
| 15 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 3051020 | 89.33 |
| 16 | Lisbon | Portugal | 3014610 | 89.19 |
| 17 | Chicago | United States | 2638159 | 88.41 |
| 18 | Brussels | Belgium | 2132180 | 88.26 |
| 19 | Vienna | Austria | 1990490 | 87.96 |
| 20 | Turin | Italy | 1805730 | 87.74 |
| 21 | Hamburg | Germany | 1787280 | 87.11 |
| 22 | Budapest | Hungary | 1780390 | 87.09 |
| 23 | Warsaw | Poland | 1799450 | 86.63 |
| 24 | Stockholm | Sweden | 1719600 | 86.45 |
| 25 | Auckland | New Zealand | 1692770 | 86.34 |
| 26 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 1593280 | 84.81 |
| 27 | Munich | Germany | 1584510 | 83.95 |
| 28 | Philadelphia | United States | 1533828 | 83.89 |
| 29 | San Jose | Costa Rica | 1482460 | 83.46 |
| 30 | San Antonio | United States | 1513974 | 83.02 |
| 31 | Bucharest | Romania | 1767520 | 82.23 |
| 32 | Zurich | Switzerland | 1443350 | 81.86 |
| 33 | Copenhagen | Denmark | 1391200 | 81.39 |
| 34 | San Diego | United States | 1388996 | 81.14 |
| 35 | Adelaide | Australia | 1379280 | 79.9 |
| 36 | Helsinki | Finland | 1346810 | 79 |
| 37 | Shanghai | China | 29867900 | 76.23 |
| 38 | Prague | Czech Republic | 1327950 | 76.14 |
| 39 | Dublin | Ireland | 1284550 | 76.1 |
| 40 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | 1181820 | 75.61 |
| 41 | Frankfurt | Germany | 800529 | 75 |
| 42 | Austin | United States | 984567 | 74.56 |
| 43 | Jerusalem | Israel | 983097 | 73.91 |
| 44 | Porto | Portugal | 1329300 | 72.74 |
| 45 | Charlotte | United States | 923164 | 72.52 |
| 46 | Marseille | France | 1635710 | 72.36 |
| 47 | Columbus | United States | 915427 | 70.88 |
| 48 | Indianapolis | United States | 876665 | 70.83 |
| 49 | Palermo | Italy | 850233 | 70.18 |
| 50 | Valencia | Spain | 839770 | 69.9 |
| 51 | Seattle | United States | 759915 | 69.34 |
| 52 | Sofia | Bulgaria | 1287540 | 69.2 |
| 53 | Cordoba | Argentina | 1625940 | 69.14 |
| 54 | Astana | Kazakhstan | 1324110 | 69.06 |
| 55 | Medina | Saudi Arabia | 1598980 | 68.91 |
| 56 | Belgrade | Serbia | 1410700 | 68.81 |
| 57 | Melbourne | Australia | 5315600 | 68.44 |
| 58 | Phoenix | United States | 1662607 | 68.22 |
| 59 | Ulaanbaatar | Mongolia | 1699360 | 68 |
| 60 | Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 1872200 | 67.91 |
| 61 | Panama City | Panama | 2015740 | 67.85 |
| 62 | Minsk | Belarus | 2064730 | 66.78 |
| 63 | Sydney | Australia | 5184900 | 66.45 |
| 64 | Perth | Australia | 2143490 | 66.32 |
| 65 | Naples | Italy | 2180030 | 66.17 |
| 66 | Amman | Jordan | 2252690 | 65.9 |
| 67 | Brisbane | Australia | 2536450 | 64.24 |
| 68 | Moscow | Russia | 12712300 | 63.14 |
| 69 | Vancouver | Canada | 2682510 | 63.02 |
| 70 | Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 2633660 | 62.69 |
| 71 | Manchester | United Kingdom | 2811760 | 60.69 |
| 72 | Jiddah | Saudi Arabia | 4943210 | 59.87 |
| 73 | Athens | Greece | 3154590 | 58.16 |
| 74 | Kuwait City | Kuwait | 3353600 | 57.98 |
| 75 | Montreal | Canada | 4341640 | 57.96 |
| 76 | Brasilia | Brazil | 4935270 | 57.93 |
| 77 | Cape Town | South Africa | 4977830 | 57.31 |
| 78 | Ankara | Turkey | 5477090 | 56.82 |
| 79 | Bangalore | India | 14008300 | 56.56 |
| 80 | Johannesburg | South Africa | 6324350 | 56.39 |
| 81 | Busan | South Korea | 3477420 | 56.36 |
| 82 | Toronto | Canada | 6431430 | 55.63 |
| 83 | Santiago | Chile | 6950950 | 55.29 |
| 84 | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 7820550 | 55.14 |
| 85 | Bangkok | Thailand | 11233900 | 54.99 |
| 86 | Osaka | Japan | 18967500 | 54.92 |
| 87 | Manila | Philippines | 14942000 | 54.24 |
| 88 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | 15618300 | 54.01 |
| 89 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 8815630 | 52.58 |
| 90 | Mumbai | India | 21673100 | 52.24 |
| 91 | Seoul | South Korea | 10004800 | 51.59 |
| 92 | Jakarta | Indonesia | 11436000 | 51.28 |
| 93 | Kolkata | India | 15570800 | 50.94 |
| 94 | Rio De Janeiro | Brazil | 13824300 | 50.84 |
| 95 | Istanbul | Turkey | 16047400 | 50.68 |
| 96 | Mexico City | Mexico | 22505300 | 49.93 |
| 97 | Beijing | China | 22189100 | 49.66 |
| 98 | Cairo | Egypt | 22623900 | 48.82 |
| 99 | Sao Paulo | Brazil | 22806700 | 48.74 |
| 100 | Delhi | India | 33807400 | 48.01 |
Also read: The world’s largest cities by population.
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