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International Ranking
Innovative City
Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2025
In the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2025, Taipei ranked 24th globally, with particularly strong performance in Environment (2nd) and Transportation and Accessibility (19th).
Top Choice for Female Digital Nomads (Time Out, 2025)
The UK’s Time Out recently ranked the world’s ten safest cities for female digital nomads, and Taipei claimed the top spot—surpassing Penang, Venice, Chiang Rai, Kaohsiung, and other well-known destinations.
Smart City Index (IMD, 2024)
In the 2024 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Taipei ranked 16th globally and 5th across Asia.
World Talent Ranking (IMD, 2024)
The 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking placed Taiwan 18th globally and 3rd in Asia.
World Digital Competitiveness (IMD, 2025)
The IMD’s 2025 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking placed Taiwan 10th among 69 economies worldwide and 4th in Asia. Seven of Taiwan’s digital indicators rank in the global top three.
World Competitiveness Yearbook (IMD, 2024)
In the IMD’s 2024 World Competitiveness Yearbook, Taiwan ranked 8th overall—and, among economies with over 20 million people, it has held the top spot for four consecutive years.
Global Cities Outlook (A.T. Kearney, 2025)
A.T. Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Outlook, which evaluates cities on individual well-being, economic strength, innovation, and governance, ranked Taipei 26th worldwide.
Global Power City Index (Mori Memorial Foundation, 2024)
In the 2024 Global Power City Index, Taipei placed 50th overall. It climbed in three of the six dimensions, with its strongest performance in Accessibility (15th). The city government continues to cultivate an “innovation ecosystem” and upholds sustainable livability as a core value to bolster Taipei’s global influence.
Finance & Economy
Cities in Motion Index (IESE, 2024)
IESE Business School’s 2024 Cities in Motion Index ranked Taipei 27th globally and 5th in the Asia-Pacific region.
Economic Freedom (Heritage Foundation, 2024)
The Heritage Foundation’s 2024 Index of Economic Freedom placed Taiwan 4th worldwide and 2nd in Asia-Pacific.
Sustainable Cities Index (Arcadis, 2024)
Arcadis’s 2024 Sustainable Cities Index assessed cities on People, Planet, and Profit across 28 indicators, ranking Taipei 62nd globally and 12th in Asia, outperforming Washington, Houston, and Kuala Lumpur, among others.
Global Financial Centres Index (Z/Yen, 2024)
The 35th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index ranked Taipei 73rd globally and 19th in Asia
Lifestyle & Tourism
Bloomberg’s 2026 “Top 25 Best Travel Destinations Worldwide”
The only destination from Taiwan to be included.
Travel + Leasure’s 2026 “50 Best Travel Destinationas”
The only destination from Taiwan to be included.
Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026
The only recipient from Taiwan to receive a Special Mention.
Euromonitor International’s 2025 Top 100 City Destinations Index
Ranked No. 2 globally in Economic & Business Competitiveness.
Resonance Consultancy’s 2026 World’s Best Cities
The only city from Taiwan to enter the global Top 100.
Mori Memorial Foundation’s 2025 Global Power City Index
Ranked No. 2 globally on the Environment indicator.
2025 i-center Visitor Service System & Outstanding Tourist Information Stations
Tourism services received triple awards / recognition.
2025 Local Government Fiscal Administration Performance Assessment
Rated excellent in both fiscal management and debt management.
Global Nightlife (Time Out, 2024)
Time Out’s 2024 Best Cities for Nightlife survey placed Taipei 12th worldwide and 2nd in Asia for catering to all age groups
International Blue Carbon City Award (SWS, 2024)
Taipei became the first inland city ever to win the Blue Carbon City Award hosted by Society of Wetland Scientists, recognized for its outstanding mangrove and wetland ecosystem management.
World Happiness Report (SDSN, 2024)
Taiwan ranked 31st globally and 2nd in Asia in the 2024 World Happiness Report by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Gallup, and the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre.
Health Care Index (Numbeo, mid-2024)
Numbeo’s mid-2024 Health Care Index placed Taipei 2nd among 218 cities with a score of 86.6.
Safety Index (Numbeo, 2025)
Numbeo’s mid-2025 Safety Index ranked Taipei 3rd among 320 cities, scoring 83.8.
Global Healthcare System (CEO World, 2024)
CEO World’s 2024 ranking of healthcare systems across 110 countries once again named Taiwan 1st.
Best Student Cities (QS, 2026)
QS’s 2026 Best Student Cities list placed Taipei 14th, praised for its rising university reputation, convenient and diverse lifestyle, and affordable living costs.
Quality of Living (Mercer, 2024)
Mercer’s 2024 Quality of Living City Ranking, covering political/social environment, economic factors, culture, and 39 sub-indicators, placed Taipei 85th globally and 8th in Asia, outperforming Kuala Lumpur, Busan, Shanghai, and Bangkok.