Global Cities Index 2026
Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics ranks the world's 1,000 largest cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance, combining historical data with its own forecasts.
Oxford Economics ranks the world's 1,000 largest cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance, combining historical data with its own forecasts.
The annual EIU ranking scores 173 cities on 30 indicators across stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, based on a May 2026 survey.
The Mori Memorial Foundation evaluates 48 major cities on 72 indicators across economy, R&D, cultural interaction, liveability, environment and accessibility, and adds a new startup-ecosystem index.
Kearney's annual report pairs the Global Cities Index (158 cities, 31 metrics) with a forward-looking Outlook, framing city competitiveness around readiness for the "intelligence age".