Kathmandu Ranks 687th in 2026 Global Cities Index; New York Tops List
Summary
Kathmandu has ranked 687th in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, with weak scores in quality of life, governance, and human capital. New York leads the list, followed by London and Paris.
Key Points
- New York tops Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, with London and Paris in second and third place.
- Kathmandu ranks 687th overall among 1,000 cities worldwide.
- Kathmandu’s weakest area is quality of life, where it places 840th.
- The index evaluates cities across economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance.
