Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026
29 September 2026
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Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026
The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, released in September 2026, assesses the world’s 1,000 largest urban economies. Unlike rankings based only on municipal boundaries, it uses broader urban areas and compares cities through five categories—Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance. New York retained the first position, followed by London and Paris; Seattle and San Francisco completed the top five.
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Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026 ranks Delhi 268th globally, highest among Indian cities. Explore why strong human capital doesn't guarantee urban liveability.
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