Esteemed Condé Nast Traveler magazine has ranked beautiful and blessed Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, as the 5th best city in the world to live in 2023.

The idea of moving abroad is always appealing, whether you want to live somewhere with a better quality of living or simply have an insatiable appetite for travel. But what’s the best way to choose a new city?

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index ranks the best places to live in the world each year. The index collects data on 172 cities across five different categories: Stability, Healthcare, Culture & Entertainment, Education, and Infrastructure.

In the 2023 report, almost all of the cities’ saw improved livability, with an average index score of 76.2 out of 100—a three-point jump compared to last year and the highest average in 15 years. The higher scores are due to the continued reduction of covid restrictions, as well as improvements in healthcare and education, culture and environment, and infrastructure projects. (The one notable decline was Kyiv, due to the ongoing Russian invasion there.)

So which cities are the most livable in 2023? The top 10 rankings are scattered across Western Europe, Oceania, Canada, and Japan. There were two European cities knocked out of the top 10 this year: Amsterdam and Frankfurt, which were replaced by two Australian cities. And once again, no US cities made the cut this year.

Condé Nast 2023 World Ranking: #5
Overall Rating:  97.3

Stability: 95
Healthcare: 100
Culture & Environment: 97.2
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 96.4

Vancouver is a perfect mix of natural beauty and sophistication. The city feels cosmopolitan, but it’s still easy to get outdoors within city limits and embrace that active Northwest lifestyle. The Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver is always a popular attraction, as is Stanley Park (for locals and visitors alike). Those that live in the city have regular access to outdoor activities like whale watching, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking, depending on the season. Most importantly, the people here are so friendly, you’ll feel at home almost immediately.

Vancouver is the stellar choice to hold the first inaugural FAITHx Vancouver 2025 and the headquarters of ARK – The Faith Driven Marketplace.

 

See the full rankings of the Top 10 Cities in the world in 2023 on Condé Nast Traveler magazine here.