The study shows that cities need to invest more in these three main areas to change their fortunes in the current crisis: This especially applies to Chinese and Middle Eastern cities that have quickly gained ground on their North American and European counterparts. For many growing cities, long-term investments in governance and the economy have begun to pay off. It also reveals an increasing competition for global recognition in very uncertain times.Īlthough London remained at the top of the list for the sixth consecutive year, the chart rankings of most cities have slightly changed. This ranking analyzes where cities stood before 2019 and their prospects for the future. The crisis has fueled a number of issues, from growing fiscal pressure and economic inequality to the effects of increasing deglobalization and environmental disruption. Kearney, looks at the challenges and priorities major cities have to navigate going into 2021.

The global cities ranking published annually by strategy and business consultant, A.T. In a period where the world has had to contend with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, its impact has been particularly severe in the largest urban centers.

Ranking of global cities