Global Cities Index

 

The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index is a benchmarking survey ranking the world’s 1,000 largest cities across five dimensions — Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment, and Governance. 

https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/global-cities-index/

According to the report from India we have no cities in the top 250. Our top ten rankings are Delhi-268, Banglore-311, Mumbai-330, Chennai-381, Hydrabad-421, Pune-427, Thrissur-477, Ernakulam-489, Kolkotta-496, Kozhikode-499 . In total we have 91 cities from India.

We have three states from Kerala of the first 10, Thrissur 477 in all categories, 334 in Economics, 611 in Human Capital, 584 in Quality of Life, 468 in Environment and 415 in Governance. Followed by Ernakulam and Kozhikode.

Other cities from Kerala are Kollam - 623, Trivandrum -624, Kottayam -696, Kannur - 772

Its relevance lies in helping businesses, policymakers, and investors understand urban strengths, weaknesses, and future potential.

This Survey Covers 1,000 major urban economies worldwide, from established capitals like New York and London to fast-rising Asian megacities.

It evaluates cities using five categories:

Economics – GDP size, growth, productivity.

Human Capital – education, skills, workforce quality.

Quality of Life – healthcare, housing, safety, cultural amenities.

Environment – sustainability, pollution, green infrastructure.

Governance – institutions, stability, policy effectiveness.

It's relevance is:

For Governments: Identifies policy gaps and areas needing investment (e.g., infrastructure, education).

For Businesses: Guides market entry, expansion, and risk assessment by showing which cities are economically resilient or talent-rich.

For Investors: Highlights emerging urban hubs with strong growth potential, especially in Asia and other dynamic regions.

For Researchers/Students: Provides a comprehensive dataset for studying urbanization, economic geography, and sustainability trends.

2026 Highlights:

Top Cities: New York (#1), London (#2), Paris (#3), Seattle (#4), San Francisco (#5).

Rising Influence: Asian cities like Shenzhen, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City are climbing rapidly.

Environment – sustainability, pollution, green infrastructure.

Governance – institutions, stability, policy effectiveness.

Methodology: Combines quantitative forecasts with qualitative datasets, offering a forward-looking view rather than just a static ranking.