Toronto is one of the most livable and competitive cities in the world as demonstrated by various international rankings and reports. In addition to securing its position on the world stage, Toronto’s rankings confirm that it continues to offer a high quality of life for 2.96 million residents who choose to live and work here.
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
| 2 | 60 | 2021 Safe Cities Index | Economist Intelligence Unit released its 2021 Safe Cities Index, ranked Toronto at 2nd out of 60 cities. |
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
| 13 | 100 | World’s Best Cities – Resonance Consultancy | Toronto ranks 13th among 100 world best cities |
| 19 | 151 | Kearney’s Global Cities: New Priorities for a new world | Toronto ranks 19th the Global Cities Index, and climbed 9 spots to take 2nd place in the Global Cities Outlook. |
| 24 | 1,000 | StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Rankings 2020 | Toronto ranks in the top 25 for startup ecosystem strength. |
| 98 | 209 | Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey | Toronto ranks 98th most expensive city to live for expatriates |
| 29 | 114 | Global Financial Centres Index 29 | Global Financial Centres Index 29 (GFCI 29) ranks Toronto 29th out of 114 global financial centres. |
| 27 | 74 | Global Green Finance Index 6 | The Global Green Finance Index (GGFI 6) places Toronto at 27th out of 74. |
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | 2019 National Geographic Traveler Magazine | Toronto is among the 28 must-see destinations. |
| 15 | 1,000 | StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Rankings 2019 | Toronto in the top 20 amongst 1,000 cities according to their startup ecosystem strength |
| 12 | 35 | CBRE Global Living 2019 | Toronto ranks 12th of 35 in terms of average property prices |
| 7 | 10 | Newsweek The 10 Best Hospitals in the World | Toronto is home to one of the top 10 hospitals in the world |
| 9 | 50 | Making the Most of a Layover | Toronto’s Pearson airport ranks as one of the world’s best airports to enjoy a layover. |
| 7 | 140 | Economist Intelligence Unit – Global Liveability Index 2019 | Toronto ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world. |
| 3 | 50 | CBRE Research 2019 Scoring Tech Talent (North America Only) | CBRE Research’s 2019 Scoring Tech Talent ranked Toronto 3rd of top 50 tech talent markets in North America. |
| 6 | 60 | 2019 Safe Cities Index | Economist Intelligence Unit released its 2019 Safe Cities Index, ranked Toronto at 6th out of 60 cities. |
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 231 | Mercer’s 2018 Quality of Living Survey | Toronto ranks 16th in the 2018 Mercer Quality of Living survey. |
| 5 | 110 | Nestpick’s 2018 Millennial Cities Ranking | Toronto ranks 5th of 110 cities for the best location for millennials to live in. |
| 13 | 101 | QS Quacquarelli Symonds’ Best Student Cities 2018 Index | Toronto ranks 13th for best university cities for international students. |
| 9 | 30 | JLL City Momentum Index for Future Proofing | Toronto ranks 9th of 30 in JLL City Momentum Index for Future Proofing |
| 109 | 209 | Mercer’s 24th annual Cost of Living Survey | Toronto ranks 109th most expensive city to live for expatriates |
| 136 | 300 | Brookings Global Metro Monitor | Toronto ranks 136th of 300 in Brookings Global Metro Monitor |
| 8 | 165 | 2018 Cities in Motion Index (CIMI) | Toronto ranks 8th of 165 in 2018 Cities in Motion Index (CIMI) |
| 4 | 50 | CBRE Research 2018 Scoring Tech Talent (North America Only) | CBRE Research’s 2018 Scoring Tech Talent ranked Toronto 4th of top 50 tech talent markets |
| 7 | 140 | 2018 Most Livable Cities | Toronto ranked 7th (tied with Tokyo) of 140 cities in the 2018 Economist’s Livability Survey. |
| 11 | 100 | Global Financial Centres Index 24 | Global Financial Centres Index 24 (GFCI 24) ranks Toronto 11th of 100 global financial centres. |
| 5 | 10 | Global Green Finance Index 2 | Toronto ranks 5th in North America in the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI 2) |
| – | – | Toronto on the Global Stage: 2018 Report Card on Canada and Toronto’s Financial Services Sector | Toronto ranks high on the Global Stage |
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 140 | Most Livable Cities | Since 2011, Toronto has placed 4th on the Economist’s Livability Survey. |
| 4 | 13 | Global Fintech Centres of the Future | Toronto is one of the top financial centres of the world. |
| 8 | 16 | Treepedia | Toronto is one of the greenest cities in the world. |
| 9 | 85 | Business Insider: Most High Tech Cities | Toronto ranked in the top 10 most high tech cities in the world. |
| 10 | 100 | World’s Best City Brands | Toronto has one of the world’s best city brands. |
| 16 | 28 | World’s Top Cities for Start-Ups | Toronto-Waterloo corridor ranked as one of the best start-up ecosystems in the world. |
| 16 | 230 | Quality of Living City Rankings | Toronto is one of the best cities to live. |
| 4 | 60 | Safe Cities Index | Toronto ranked 4th of 60 cities in a new urban safety report by The Economist Intelligence Unit. |
| 20 | 100 | Smart Cities Index | Toronto ranked 20th of 100, this index explores cities that are most prepared for the digital future. |
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111 | KPMG Focus on Tax | Toronto is the most tax competitive city for businesses. |
| 3 | 30 | PwC Cities of Opportunity 7 | Toronto moves up to third place in PwC’s Cities of Opportunity 7. |
| 3 | 10 | Expert Market: World’s Best Tech Hubs | Toronto is the third best tech hub to live and work in. |
| 4 | 140 | Economist Intelligence Unit – Livability Survey | Toronto ranks as one of the top 5 most livable cities in the world. |
| 4 | 29 | KPMG Competitive Alternatives | Toronto ranks fourth in the world in terms of global competitiveness |
| 6 | 25 | Dell Women Entrepreneurs Cities Index | Toronto ranks sixth in terms of its ability to attract and foster the growth of women-owned firms. |
| 10 | 86 | Global Financial Centres Index 19 | Toronto is one of the world’s Top Ten Influential Financial Centres. |
| 15 | 230 | Mercer Quality of Living Survey | Toronto ranks fifteenth in the 2016 Mercer Quality of Living survey |
| 143 | 209 | Mercer Cost of Living Survey | Toronto is the 143rd most expensive major city to live in. |
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | The Economist’s Best Place to Live | Toronto was named the best place to live in the world by The Economist based on 6 of its indexes. |
| 1 | 10 | The World’s Most Livable Cities | Toronto is the most livable city in the world according to Metropolis, an architecture and design publication. |
| 1 | 28 | PwC’s Building Better Cities | Toronto tops PwC’s list of best cities in Asia-Pacific to live and do business. |
| 1 | 35 | Youth Economic Strategy Index | Toronto is the best economy for young people according to a study done by The Economist Intelligence Unit and Citi Foundation. |
| 5 | 24 | Scorecard on Prosperity | Toronto fell from 3rd to 5th place in the annual Toronto Board of Trade’s Scorecard on Prosperity. |
| 8 | 84 | Global Financial Centres Index 18 | Toronto rose to the top 10 of the world’s most influential financial centres. |
| 8 | 50 | Safe Cities Index | Toronto ranked 8th of 50 cities in a new urban safety report by The Economist Intelligence Unit. |
| 12 | 50 | Sustainable Cities Index | Toronto ranks 12th, the highest North American city, in the Sustainable Cities Index. |
| 13 | 75 | QS Best Student Cities | Toronto ties with Boston and Vancouver on the Best Student Cities ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds. |
| 19 | 400 | Times Higher Education World University Ranking | Toronto is home to one of the world’s top universities – the University of Toronto. |
| 20+ | 164 | How Global is the Business of Retail? | Toronto named “Hottest Retail Market in the Americas.” |
| Toronto’s Ranking | # of Cities | Report | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | Focus on Tax | KPMG ranks Toronto as world’s most tax competitive major city |
| 1 | 50 | Resilient Cities | Toronto was ranked the world’s most resilient city by the Grosvenor Group. |
| 1 | 25 | Youthful Cities | Toronto voted most youthful city by young adults aged 15-29. |
| 1 | – | Intelligent Community Forum | Toronto was named the world’s top intelligent community of 2014. |
| 3 | 24 | Scorecard on Prosperity | Toronto region ranks 3rd, up from 6th place in 2013’s scorecard. |
| 3 | 70 | Transit Score | Toronto ranks 3rd of 70 cities in North America based on walkability. |
| 4 | 140 | Liveability Rankings | Toronto ranks in the top 10 most liveable cities according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. |
| 4 | 30 | Cities of Opportunity | Toronto receives high ranking in 6th annual Cities of Opportunity by PwC. |
| 5 | 48 | Competitive Alternative Study | Toronto ranked 5th in world and 3rd in North America as the world’s most competitive city. |
| 8 | 189 | Global Talent Survey | Boston Consulting Group ranks Toronto 8th most popular destination for job-seekers. |
| 9 | 50 | QS Best Student Cities | Toronto in top 10 Best Student Cities. |
| 10 | 58 | World’s Most Influential Cities | Forbes Magazine ranks Toronto 10th most influential city. |
| 14 | 83 | Global Financial Centres Index | Toronto ranks well as a global financial centre. |
| 15 | 50 | Quality of Living Survey | Toronto ranks 15th, for a second year in a row, in Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey. |
| 20 | 400 | Top World Universities | Toronto is home to one of the top universities in the world, the University of Toronto. |