Oxford Economics released its 2026 Global Cities Index, benchmarking 1,000 of the world's largest cities across five categories: Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment, and Governance. The index provides forward-looking analysis to help businesses, governments, and investors understand cities' comparative strengths, opportunities, and future potential.
The 2026 Global Cities Index benchmarks the world's 1,000 largest cities across five categories—Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment, and Governance—to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and future potential. The index provides data-driven rankings and forward-looking analysis to help businesses, governments, and investors compare cities and identify opportunities and challenges.