British consulting institute Oxford Economics released its annual evaluation of 1,000 major cities, ranking Linz 99th overall. New York secured the top spot globally. The study assesses cities across economic strength, human capital, environment, and governance.
Linz achieved a notable 12th place in quality of life, outperforming Graz at 46th and Vienna at 85th. Canberra, Australia, led this specific category. The human capital metric also considers population age structure and the quality of academic institutions.
While Linz excelled in quality of life, Vienna placed 35th and Graz 105th in the total rankings. Mayor Dietmar Prammer (SPÖ) oversees the city as it maintains its high standing. These metrics highlight the regional importance of educational and scientific hubs.