Karachi, Pakistan’s economic hub, has been declared as the fifth least liveable city in the world, according to the recently published annual report of the Global Liveability Index 2023 by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The index, titled “Optimism Amid Instability,” ranks cities based on various factors affecting livability. While Vienna in Austria claims the top spot as the most liveable city, Karachi’s low ranking highlights the challenges faced by its residents.
Rankings of the Most Liveable Cities: The EIU’s Global Liveability Index 2023 reveals the top 10 most liveable cities worldwide.
RankCityCountry1stViennaAustria2ndCopenhagenDenmark3rdMelbourneAustralia4thSydneyAustralia5thVancouverCanada6thZurichSwitzerland7thCalgaryCanada7thGenevaSwitzerland9thTorontoCanada10thOsakaJapan10thAucklandNew Zealand
Karachi’s Low Livability Ranking: On the other end of the spectrum, Karachi, Pakistan’s vibrant economic center, finds itself among the least liveable cities globally.
RankCityCountry173rdDamascusSyria172ndTripoliLibya171stAlgiersAlgeria170thLagosNigeria169thKarachiPakistan168thPort MoresbyPapua New Guinea166thDhakaBangladesh166thHarareZimbabwe165thKievUkraine164thDoualaCameroon
Implications for Karachi’s Residents: Karachi’s low ranking in the Global Liveability Index 2023 highlights the need for urgent attention to address the city’s challenges. Efforts must be focused on improving infrastructure, enhancing safety and security measures, and providing better services to enhance the overall quality of life for its residents.
As per the recently published Global Liveability Index 2023 by the EIU, Karachi finds itself among the least liveable cities worldwide, ranking 169th out of 140 cities surveyed. This emphasizes the importance of taking prompt actions to improve various aspects of the city’s livability. By addressing these challenges, Karachi has the potential to enhance the quality of life for its residents and regain its position as a more liveable city in the future.