The rating of the happiest cities in the world has been announced: which cities are in the top ten?

According to the results of the annual rating traditionally published by the international organization Happy City Index, the Danish capital Copenhagen took first place as the happiest city in the world in 2025 with a record high score of 1039 points.

According to experts, Copenhagen's leadership in the rating is not an unexpected event, but the result of clear political and social decisions made in the city over the years. This city has a high level of sustainable development, is distinguished by its environmental cleanliness, an environmentally friendly transport system and a convenient infrastructure for the health of the city's residents.

It is noted that almost 70 percent of trips in Copenhagen are made by bicycle and public transport. At the same time, the city has a unique "Museum of Happiness", which allows for a wide study of this concept from a scientific and cultural perspective.

Zurich - a symbol of economic stability

The second place was taken by the city of Zurich, Switzerland, with 993 points. The city was highly rated for its economic stability, high-quality healthcare system and progressive environmental policies.

Singapore is Asia's happiest city

The top three was completed by Singapore, which was recognized as the happiest city in Asia. The main achievements of this city, which took third place with a score of 979, are its high-quality education system, low unemployment rates and social activity of the population.

Aarhus and Antwerp also received high marks

Another Danish city, Aarhus (958 points), also made the top five. Aarhus is distinguished by its strong economy and high level of citizen involvement in governance processes. Fifth place went to the Belgian city of Antwerp with a score of 956.

Antwerp managed to enter the top five this year, leaving behind the South Korean capital Seoul.

Which other cities are in the top ten?

The top ten of the ranking also includes cities such as Stockholm (Sweden), Taipei (Taiwan), Munich (Germany), Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Vancouver (Canada).

The top 30 also includes such famous megacities as Vienna, Paris, New York, Geneva and Barcelona.

Central Asian cities did not even make it to the top 200

According to the report, to be a happy city, it is not enough to have high income or a favorable climate alone, but also clear and comprehensive urban policies in the areas of city infrastructure, healthcare, ecology and social cooperation.

However, unfortunately, cities in Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, did not even make it to the top 200 of this ranking.

It is also noted that the cities of Azerbaijan, Mongolia and the UAE are not included in this rating.

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