According to Maple News, three Canadian cities—Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto—have earned spots among the top 10 most liveable cities in the world for 2023. The rankings come from the Global Liveability Index, a respected annual report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which evaluates cities worldwide based on a variety of quality-of-life metrics.
Canada stood out as the only country with three cities in the top 10, underscoring its global reputation for safety, excellent healthcare, strong infrastructure, and access to education and culture. Vancouver ranked fifth overall, Calgary tied for seventh with Geneva, while Toronto secured the ninth spot. Each of these cities earned an impressive score above 96 out of 100 on the EIU’s index.
Vienna, Austria once again claimed the top spot with a near-perfect score of 98.4, followed by Copenhagen and Melbourne. The difference in scores across the top 10 was remarkably narrow—just two points—highlighting the strong global competition among cities offering high standards of living.
Despite slight shifts from 2022, all three Canadian cities maintained their top 10 positions. Calgary experienced the most notable movement, dropping from third to eighth, while Toronto slipped from eighth to ninth and Vancouver remained steady at number five.
The EIU’s rankings are based on five key categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Each city is scored across 30 qualitative and quantitative factors within these categories.
Canada’s strong showing aligns with the country’s growing global appeal—not just as a tourist destination, but also as an immigration hotspot. Quality of life remains one of the most significant factors attracting immigrants to Canadian cities, whether they are coming through skilled worker programs like Express Entry or provincial immigration streams.
This recognition comes at a time when Canada continues to expand its immigration programs and workforce strategies to attract global talent. The livability of cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto adds further appeal to newcomers seeking both career opportunities and a high standard of living.
With more Canadian cities on the global stage for livability, the country reinforces its position as a top choice for international immigrants, students, and investors alike.
Maple News will continue to report on global rankings and how they impact immigration trends across Canada.