World's most challenging cities to reside in 2025

Nandani Sarin

World's least liveable cities in 2025, according to the Global Liveability Index, include Damascus, Tripoli, Dhaka, and Karachi.

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More cities are ranked low due to factors like instability, poor healthcare, limited infrastructure, and challenging cultural and environmental conditions

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Dhaka, Bangladesh

A densely populated city, Dhaka faces challenges related to infrastructure, healthcare, and environmental conditions, leading to a lower liveability score

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Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is noted for its challenging living conditions, including infrastructure deficits and high population density

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Harare, Zimbabwe

Harare faces economic and political instability, contributing to its low liveability ranking

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Located in a remote area, Port Moresby struggles with crime and gang activity, impacting its liveability

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Caracas, Venezuela

While not always at the very bottom, Caracas frequently appears on lists of least liveable cities due to economic and political instability

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