These Are the World’s Most Liveable Cities in 2022

Cities in Europe and Canada dominate the ranking in the post-Covid world.

Pedestrians walk down the Kohlmarkt shopping street in Vienna, Austria, on May 20, 2021. 

Photographer: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg
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Are you looking for a change of scenery, but still crave the buzz of city life? Do you have any idea where on Earth you could make a new home? You might want to start hunting in western Europe or Canada if the latest ranking of the world’s most liveable cities is any guide.

With Covid-19 fast becoming a fading memory in much of the world, the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2022 is looking a lot like it did in the pre-pandemic days.