The cities that made it to the top of the Theme Citizens are those that consciously implement advanced social policies, focusing on education, inclusivity, and the overall quality of life for their residents. These are places where intensive and deliberate efforts are made to ensure that access to public services is balanced, and where every citizen is meant to have the opportunity for full participation in society.
The leaders in this category stand out due to their particularly high educational performance at the local level, surpassing national averages. They place a strong emphasis on adult education, digital skills development, and foreign language proficiency. A commitment to culture is evident in their well-developed library networks, community spaces, and institutions that support intellectual engagement among senior citizens.
Equally important is the accessibility of higher education institutions and research centres. Our evaluation considered not only their reputation and achievements but also how financially accessible they are to residents – in other words, the cost of education and the feasibility of obtaining a degree without excessive financial burden.
As part of the Theme Citizens assessment, we also examined the level of innovation and creativity in these cities, as well as their openness to new social and technological solutions. Additionally, we analysed housing availability – both for purchase and rental – to determine how affordable and resident-friendly these cities are in terms of living costs.
Below, we present the ranking of the 15 best-performing cities in the Theme Citizens category:
As part of the Theme Citizens assessment, we also examined the level of innovation and creativity in these cities, as well as their openness to new social and technological solutions. Additionally, we analysed housing availability – both for purchase and rental – to determine how affordable and resident-friendly these cities are in terms of living costs.
Below, we present the ranking of the 15 best-performing cities in the Theme Citizens category:
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City Citizens Ranking
| Rank | City | Country | Citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roskilde | Denmark | 273 |
| 2 | Stockholm | Sweden | 270 |
| 3 | Aalborg | Denmark | 267 |
| 4 | Seoul | South Korea | 260 |
| 5 | Antwerp | Belgium | 258 |
| 6 | Zurich | Switzerland | 256 |
| 7 | Reykjavik | Iceland | 253 |
| 8 | Munich | Germany | 250 |
| 9 | Tokyo | Japan | 246 |
| 10 | Ghent | Belgium | 242 |
| 11 | Vancouver | Canada | 242 |
| 12 | Helsinki | Finland | 239 |
| 13 | Copenhagen | Denmark | 237 |
| 14 | Espoo | Finland | 234 |
| 15 | Aarhus | Denmark | 233 |
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