New York City has earned gold status in the Happy City Index 2025, ranking 17th worldwide with 902 points. This index, created by the Institute for Quality of Life, assesses cities on happiness using various indicators across governance, environment, economy, mobility, citizen well-being, and health. NYC stands out as the only American city in the top 25, praised for its cultural vibrancy, investment in sustainable infrastructure, civic engagement, and innovative spirit. It follows Scandinavian and European cities like Copenhagen and Zurich in the rankings.
New York City received gold status in the Happy City Index 2025, ranking 17th globally, highlighting its cultural vibrancy and civic engagement.
The Happy City Index evaluates cities based on happiness indicators like governance, environment, economy, and health, ranking 200 cities for their citizenâs satisfaction.
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