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Dhaka has once again been ranked among the world’s least liveable cities, placing 171st out of 173 cities in the latest Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
The Bangladeshi capital received an overall score of 42 out of 100, unchanged from last year’s ranking, underscoring its persistent struggles with urban liveability. Dhaka has remained near the bottom of the index for several consecutive years.
The EIU evaluates cities annually across five key indicators—stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure—to assess overall quality of life.
Only Tripoli, Libya’s capital, ranked lower at 172nd, while Damascus, Syria’s war-ravaged capital, remained at the bottom of the list in 173rd place.
The report noted a marked improvement in the liveability of several Asian cities over the past year, driven largely by gains in China and Japan. As a result, the average score for 58 cities in Asia rose to 73.9, overtaking the regional average for Eastern Europe.
However, the EIU said the region’s overall performance continued to be dragged down by low-ranking cities, including Dhaka.
Topping this year’s index was Copenhagen, which retained its position as the world’s most liveable city for the second consecutive year with an overall score of 98. The Danish capital achieved perfect scores in stability, education, and infrastructure, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s best places to live.
