LIVABLE cities are well-designed, sustainable, inclusive and with access to essential services, amenities and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) Livability Index 2024 assessed 173 cities across the world on 30 indicators, divided into five categories: stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. The indicators are rated as acceptable, tolerable, uncomfortable, undesirable or intolerable.
This year, Manila got a rating in the 60-70 tier (100 being the highest), an improvement from 58.7 in 2022. The Philippine capital is a city of contrasts, its rich, colorful history blending with rapid urban development. It has a vibrant culture, and its upwardly mobile residents enjoy comfortable lifestyles.
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