Vienna: the world’s most liveable city for many years

Mercer’s “Quality of Living Ranking 2024” once again assessed cities around the world based on the extent to which they meet the everyday needs of expats and their families. Expats are people who are sent to work abroad by their companies. Factors that were considered included the political and social environment, medical and healthcare provision, schools and education, public services, transportation and the environment.

Vienna was ranked number one by Mercer for many years until 2023. This accolade reflects many years of effort and investment in quality of life, infrastructure and cultural diversity. In 2024, Vienna – this time in second place behind Zurich – continues to show that the city is a global leader when it comes to the highest standards of urban living. Geneva occupies third place in the ranking.

Why Vienna continues to set the benchmark

Vienna continues to be a city that is known for its high quality of living. The following points are proof of why Vienna is still one of the most liveable cities in the world:

• Excellent infrastructure: a reliable public transport network operated by Wiener Linien.
• Cultural offerings: world-famous museums, opera houses and festivals offer cultural highlights all year round.
• Green oases: with almost 50% of the city devoted to green spaces, including the leafy Prater and the Danube Island, Vienna offers a perfect balance between urbanity and nature.
• In 2024, Vienna scored highly in terms of availability of internet access. 

Vienna compared internationally

With its unmistakable charm and long-standing tradition as the world’s most liveable city, Vienna remains an unrivaled destination. The Mercer ranking is just one indicator of many that illustrate how much Vienna has to offer.

You can find more information at www.mercer.com