The World’s Most Sustainable Cities
By Noémi Hadnagy
Feb 24, 2023
As the global human population continues to surge, urban areas face the challenge of accommodating this growth sustainably. With projections indicating that 68% of the world’s population will reside in cities by 2050, the imperative for sustainable urban development becomes increasingly evident.
To assess the progress of cities worldwide in adopting sustainable practices, Compare the Market conducted an analysis encompassing various parameters such as renewable energy usage, air quality, and green spaces. The findings reveal notable efforts and achievements across numerous cities.
- Montreal, Canada
- Paris, France
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Vancouver, Canada
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Oslo, Norway
- Malmö, Sweden
- Seattle, USA
- San Francisco, USA
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Helsinki, Finland
- Portland, USA
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Bristol, UK
- Edinburgh, UK
- Vienna, Austria
- Munich, Germany
- Barcelona, Spain
- Melbourne, Australia
- Bogota, Colombia
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Wellington, New Zealand
Bottom 10 Least Sustainable Cities:
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Detroit, USA
- Berlin, Germany
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Boston, USA
- Santiago, Chile
- Bangkok, Thailand
These cities were ranked based on factors such as renewable energy usage, air quality, green spaces, and sustainability initiatives. While some cities excel in their commitment to sustainability, others face significant challenges in this regard.
