Dublin named among world’s top six cities

Dublin has been ranked sixth out of 1,000 cities in the latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, with particularly strong scores for its economy and environment.

Dublin placed ninth globally for environment and 12th for economics, while it was ranked 35th for human capital.

Oxford Economics said the result reflected the strength of the wider Dublin region as a centre for investment, innovation, talent and international business.

It also pointed to the scale of the economic and social activity taking place across the region.

The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index is a comprehensive, data-driven framework that evaluates the world’s 1,000 largest urban economies.

It scores cities across 27 indicators divided into five pillars: Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment, and Governance.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron said the ranking recognised the contribution of the city’s people, communities, businesses and institutions.

“This ranking reflects Dublin’s continued success as a vibrant, sustainable and internationally connected capital city,” he said.

“While there are challenges to address, particularly in relation to housing and affordability, this result demonstrates Dublin’s strengths and its continued attractiveness as a place to live, work, study and invest.”

Dublin City Council chief executive Richard Shakespeare said the city’s environmental ranking was particularly encouraging.

“It reflects the collective efforts being made across the city to address climate change and build a more resilient future,” he said.

Mr Shakespeare said the council remained focused on climate action, sustainable growth and improving quality of life for everyone who lives, works and studies in Dublin.

The council said the result highlighted the city’s progress while reinforcing the importance of continued investment in housing, climate action, infrastructure and public services.