THE WORLD'S HAPPIEST (MOST COMFORTABLE) CITIES

According to official statistics, in 2024 the world population exceeds 8 billion people, of which 4.2 billion live in urban areas. This is more than half of the inhabitants of planet Earth. According to experts, in 25 years, this figure will increase by 1.5 times and will exceed 6 billion. Cities generate more than 80% of world GDP and are the source of economic growth of the states. This is especially true for the richest cities in the world.

Unfortunately, not all people live in large metropolitan areas and in comfortable places to live in general. Many localities lack affordable housing, poor infrastructure, no quality health care, low wages and many other problems. All this affects the level of well-being and quality of life of local residents. In short, the level of happiness varies considerably from city to city.

Based on the official UN report World Happiness Report, which collected data from 156 countries of the planet, we select the happiest and most comfortable cities in the world in 2024.

LIST OF THE HAPPIEST CITIES IN THE WORLD 2024

â„– CITY
1. Helsinki (Finland)
2. Aarhus (Denmark)
3. Wellington (New Zealand)
4. Zurich (Switzerland)
5. Copenhagen (Denmark)
6. Bergen (Norway)
7. Oslo (Norway)
8. Tel Aviv (Israel)
9. Stockholm (Sweden)
10. Brisbane (Australia)

TOP 5 HAPPIEST CITIES IN THE WORLD

HELSINKI

Helsinki

The happiest city in the world in 2024 is Helsinki. The Finnish capital is the economic, political and cultural center of the state. Its population is more than 630 thousand people, of which about 10% are foreigners. Study and work in Helsinki attracts tens of thousands of students and applicants from all over the world. By the way, Finland has been voted the happiest country in the world for the third year in a row.

AARHUS

Aarhus

The Danish capital, Copenhagen, regularly ranks among the top 10 best cities to live in the world. And the country's second-largest population center, Aarhus boasts the happiest residents. It is a very comfortable and environmentally friendly city with just over 270 thousand people. The largest university of Denmark – Aarhus University – is situated here.

WELLINGTON

Wellington

New Zealand is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Not surprisingly, the third place in the list of the happiest cities on the planet is the capital of this state — Wellington. It is an ideal place to work, study and do business. The population is about 415 thousand people. Here is a great climate, strong economy, amazing nature, and all conditions for a comfortable life are created.

ZURICH

Zurich

One of the cleanest cities in the world, Swiss Zurich, is home to a very happy people. In addition to the good environment, more than 400,000 local residents enjoy the perfect infrastructure every day, stroll the safe streets, work in the big Swiss companies and admire the beautiful lakes, rivers and mountain peaks of the Alps.

COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen

At the end of the rating of the most comfortable cities to live in the world is another representative of Denmark – Copenhagen. It is a very clean and safe settlement, the economic and political center of the state. Here is a very high quality of life and income level of the population, whose number is about 616 thousand people. However, Copenhagen is one of the most expensive cities in the world.

In conclusion, we note that the last places in the ranking of happy (comfortable) cities are representatives of the poorest countries in the world and regions where military conflicts do not cease for a long time, in particular, Kabul (Afghanistan) at 186th place and Sana'a (Yemen) at 185th.

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