The world’s five happiest cities for 2025
Some cities in the world make people feel very happy. A group called the Institute for Quality of Life made a list of the happiest cities in 2025.
They checked 250 cities and looked at these things:
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How people live
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How the city is managed
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Clean air and nature
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Jobs and money
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Health care
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Transport and traffic
Let’s see which 5 cities are the happiest!


1. Copenhagen, Denmark
Why people are happy here:
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Life is peaceful
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Most people ride bicycles or use clean transport
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People work less hours per week
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Good schools and hospitals


2. Zurich, Switzerland
Why it’s a happy city:
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Everyone gets health care
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Clean air and safe streets
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People live longer (about 84 years)
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Many people use eco-friendly transport


3. Singapore
Top city in Asia!
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Very clean and safe
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People follow rules
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Most people have jobs
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Long and healthy life


4. Aarhus, Denmark
What’s good here:
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Small and peaceful city
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Good for students
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People help each other


5. Antwerp, Belgium
Why people are happy:
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Good public transport
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People from different cultures live together
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City cares about the environment
What about India?
Mumbai is in the Top 50 happiest cities in the world!
Why?
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The city is improving
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Better roads, services, and jobs
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People are full of energy and spirit
How did they choose?
They looked at:
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People’s lives
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City rules and management
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Clean and green places
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Jobs and money
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Health and hospitals
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Transport and traffic
Final Words
These cities show that when a place is clean, safe, and well-managed, people live happier lives.