BY SANDHYA | 23 JULY 2025
Damascus, Syria
Ranked 173rd with an index score of 30.7. Conflict, collapsed infrastructure, and disrupted services make life extremely difficult.
Tripoli, Libya
At 172nd place with a score of 40.1. Political instability and failing public systems contribute to poor livability.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Ranked 171st, scoring 41.7. Severe overcrowding, air pollution, traffic chaos, and weak infrastructure plague the city.
Karachi, Pakistan
At 170th with a score of 42.7. Urban sprawl, service shortages, unreliable governance, and instability drag down quality of life.
Algiers, Algeria
Ranked 169th, scoring 42.8. High unemployment, poor air quality, and limited infrastructure hinder urban living.
Lagos, Nigeria
At 168th place with a score of 43.5. Overcrowding, power shortages, traffic gridlock, and weak urban planning characterize daily life.
Harare, Zimbabwe
Ranked 167th, score 43.8. Political turmoil, hyperinflation, and deteriorating public services affect living standards.
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
At 166th with 44.1. Limited security, poor utilities, and tiny health and education networks make it challenging to live.
Kyiv, Ukraine
At 166th with 44.1. Limited security, poor utilities, and tiny health and education networks make it challenging to live.