Lagos Ranked Near Bottom in 2024 Global Liveability Index

By Milcah Tanimu

Each year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) releases its Global Liveability Index, ranking 173 cities around the world from best to worst in terms of living conditions. The rankings are based on five key metrics: healthcare, culture, education, infrastructure, and the environment.

Lagos, Nigeria, was ranked 170th out of 173 cities, highlighting significant challenges in these areas.

Top 20 Cities in the 2024 Global Liveability Index:

1. Vienna, Austria
2. Copenhagen, Denmark
3. Zurich, Switzerland
4. Melbourne, Australia
5. Calgary, Canada (tied with Geneva)
6. Geneva, Switzerland (tie)
7. Sydney, Australia (tied with Vancouver)
8. Vancouver, Canada (tie)
9. Osaka, Japan (tied with Auckland)
10. Auckland, New Zealand (tie)
11. Adelaide, Australia
12. Toronto, Canada
13. Helsinki, Finland
14. Tokyo, Japan
15. Perth, Australia
16. Brisbane, Australia
17. Frankfurt, Germany (tied with Luxembourg)
18. Luxembourg, Luxembourg (tie)
19. Amsterdam, Netherlands
20. Wellington, New Zealand