Copenhagen has topped media outlet Monocle's list of the world's best cities for quality of life for the fourth time since the survey began in 2007.
Zurich, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tokyo rounded out the top five as Monocle resumed its rankings after a one-year hiatus as the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
"Copenhagen is one of those cities where there is a real ambition to deliver a better quality of life for everyone," said Monocle's editor in chief, Andrew Tuck.
"The ambitions around creating a cleaner environment are best in class and the city is reaping the rewards of years of urban investment," he added.
This year's report sought to gauge which cities have used the past months "to build back better; defend their economies, cultural scenes and high streets," the magazine said.
It also put greater emphasis on civic leadership, good housing policies and programs to support entrepreneurs.
