Nandani Sarin
World's least liveable cities in 2025, according to the Global Liveability Index, include Damascus, Tripoli, Dhaka, and Karachi.
More cities are ranked low due to factors like instability, poor healthcare, limited infrastructure, and challenging cultural and environmental conditions
Dhaka, Bangladesh
A densely populated city, Dhaka faces challenges related to infrastructure, healthcare, and environmental conditions, leading to a lower liveability score
Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos is noted for its challenging living conditions, including infrastructure deficits and high population density
Harare, Zimbabwe
Harare faces economic and political instability, contributing to its low liveability ranking
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Located in a remote area, Port Moresby struggles with crime and gang activity, impacting its liveability
Caracas, Venezuela
While not always at the very bottom, Caracas frequently appears on lists of least liveable cities due to economic and political instability