Although the new rankings upended some long-held assumptions about the best places to live, the fallout from the global pandemic in some of the world\u2019s key population centers was clear. The average global liveability score fell by seven points from the pre-pandemic level, the EIU said.<\/p>\n Australia and New Zealand dominated the rankings, with six of the top 10 places occupied by the two countries, where tighter border controls allowed residents to live relatively normal lives, according to the report. Elsewhere, the picture was \u201cgrimmer,\u201d particularly in Europe, although Canadian cities also showed sharp falls, led by Montreal, it said.<\/p>\n Osaka and Tokyo ranked second and fourth, respectively, owing to continued high stability scores. Adelaide, which also imposed a ban on international travel, was third. Three other Australian cities \u2014- Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane \u2014- appeared in the top 10. Sydney ranked 11th, cementing Australia as the most liveable country in the world. Zurich and Geneva also held their places in the top 10.<\/p>\n \u201cThe healthcare scores in our rankings were affected badly by the pandemic, while stability, education and infrastructure have seen little change in their overall scores,\u201d the EIU said. \u201cAustralia and New Zealand are now dominating the top of the education rankings.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bloomberg.jpg\")
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