Swiss cities continue to top world rankings

Zurich has been confirmed as the city with the highest overall quality of living in the world, according to a survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Geneva came in second position, ahead of Vancouver, Vienna and Auckland. European, Canadian and Australian cities continue to dominate the rankings, which saw little movement among the top 50 cities and none among the top ten.

Mercer's yearly worldwide quality of living survey evaluates 215 cities on 39 criteria including political, social, economic and environmental factors, personal safety and health, education, transport, and other public services.


Ranking of quality of living in 2007:
1. Zurich
2. Geneva
3. Vancouver
3. Vienna
5. Auckland
5. Dusseldorf
7. Frankfurt
8. Munich
9. Berne
9. Sydney

Source: NZZ, Mercer HR Consulting

Ranking of Mercer HR Consulting


April 3, 2007