After three years at the top of the list, Vienna dropped to joint second place after losing points in the stability category.
Although the Austrian city scored well in most categories, its score in the stability category fell significantly.
The sharp decline in Vienna’s stability score was attributed to recent incidents, including a bomb threat at a Taylor Swift concert last summer, which led to the event being canceled.
“Global liveability has remained flat over the past year, and as in 2024, scores for stability have declined at a global level,” EIU deputy industry director Barsali Bhattacharyya said.
“Pressure on stability has led Vienna to lose its position as the most liveable city after a three-year stint.”
