A Short Film with Big Ideas. This cheerful little video gives you a peek into our Index – a way to measure what really makes a city a happy, liveable place.
London – a vibrant metropolis where history meets innovation, making it one of the world’s most dynamic and sustainable cities.
Minneapolis – a forward-thinking Midwestern city where natural beauty blends with cultural energy, innovation, and inclusive urban living.
| Rank | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 2 | Zurich | Switzerland |
| 3 | Singapore | Singapore |
| 4 | Aarhus | Denmark |
| 5 | Antwerp | Belgium |
| 6 | Seoul | South Korea |
| 7 | Stockholm | Sweden |
| 8 | Taipei | Taiwan |
| 9 | Munich | Germany |
| 10 | Rotterdam | Netherlands |
| 11 | Vancouver | Canada |
| 12 | Vienna | Austria |
| 13 | Paris | France |
| 14 | Helsinki | Finland |
| 15 | Aalborg | Denmark |
| 16 | Berlin | Germany |
| 17 | New York, NY | United States |
| 18 | Dresden | Germany |
| 19 | Brussels | Belgium |
| 20 | Geneva | Switzerland |
| 21 | Porto | Portugal |
| 22 | Barcelona | Spain |
| 23 | Oslo | Norway |
| 24 | Dublin | Ireland |
| 25 | Milan | Italy |
| 26 | Roskilde | Denmark |
| 27 | Reykjavik | Iceland |
| 28 | Auckland | New Zealand |
| 29 | Adelaide | Australia |
| 30 | Minneapolis, MN | United States |
| 31 | London | United Kingdom |
THE INDEX IN ACTION
A happy city is one that listens — to children, students, workers and elders alike. True urban wellbeing means designing places where everyone can thrive today, without compromising the needs of tomorrow. Our mission is to celebrate and support those cities that turn this vision into daily reality.
Dr Bartosz Bartoszewicz
Happy City Index Programme Director
