Daily Busan
Busan ranks highly among the world’s most liveable cities.
Busan is one of the top cities in Asia with the best living conditions for its residents. “The Global Liveability Index 2023,” published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, evaluates cities worldwide based on the challenges individuals face in their daily lives and the overall quality of life they experience. Busan ranked an impressive 6th among Asian cities.
The EIU, an economic and political analysis agency and sister organization to The Economist, has published the annual report for the last 70 years. The report evaluates and ranks cities across five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
In 2022, Busan’s comprehensive score was in the 70s; this year, after making gains in stability, medical care and education, the city scored close to 90, propelling its rise up the rankings. In Asia, the top-ranked city is Osaka, followed by Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Seoul.
Busan’s rise up the EIU rankings further emphasizes the city’s rise overall. Earlier this year, London-based commercial think tank Z/Yen ranked Busan 19th out of 77 cities on its Smart Centre Index. The SCI measures the innovation and technology offerings of leading commercial and financial centers worldwide. The 19th-place ranking, which also was the 3rd-highest among Asian cities, reflects Busan’s commitment to becoming a global hub and digital-centered smart city.