FULL LIST: Lagos ranks ahead of Dubai, Miami, Beijing… see best cities in the world in 2024

 FULL LIST: Lagos ranks ahead of Dubai, Miami, Beijing… see best cities in the world in 2024

Time Out’s global survey has positioned Lagos as the 19th best city to explore worldwide. This ranking is the result of insights from over 20,000 city dwellers worldwide and Time Out’s own editorial network. 

The assessment encompasses various factors, including food quality, cultural richness, nightlife, emotional impact, community spirit, green spaces, historical sites, and more. 



In collaboration with research firm Potentia Insight, Time Out emphasized the survey’s robustness in its Tuesday report.

Among African cities, Cape Town secured the second spot, Lagos claimed the 19th position, and Accra stood at 44. 



The report praised Lagos as a city with something for everyone, urging global citizens to explore its expanding landscape, including the Eko Atlantic City and the booming Epe on the north side of Lekki Lagoon.

Highlighting Lagos’s appeal, the report emphasized a high standard of living, with impressive percentages of locals expressing happiness, finding the city beautiful, and rating its friendliness. Specific areas like Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja’s Kuti’s Bistro, and Oniru Beach received accolades for their offerings.



Contrastingly, last year, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Lagos as the fourth-worst city globally. However, improvements in healthcare and education were noted, though corruption remains a concern.

Cape Town earned high praise for its all-encompassing beauty, cultural scene, and happiness quotient among locals. Accra stood out for its vibrancy in music, nightlife, and the arts, earning a perfect happiness score and acknowledgment for its seaside charm.

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New York secured the top spot in the global ranking, celebrated for its ever-adapting and innovative spirit. Meanwhile, Vancouver claimed the 50th position, proudly declaring itself Canada’s prettiest city, with a significant percentage of locals finding it beautiful.

Here is a full list of the countries.

  1. New York City, United States
  2. Cape Town, South Africa
  3. Berlin, Germany
  4. London, United Kingdom
  5. Madrid, Spain
  6. Mexico City, Mexico
  7. Liverpool, UK.
  8. Tokyo, Japan
  9. Rome, Italy
  10. Porto, Portugal
  11. Paris, France
  12. Mumbai, India
  13. Lisbon, Portugal
  14. Chicago, US
  15. Manchester, UK
  16. São Paulo, Brazil
  17. Los Angeles, US
  18. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  19. Lagos, Nigeria
  20. Melbourne, Australia
  21. Naples, Italy
  22. Singapore
  23. Miami, US
  24. Bangkok, Thailand
  25. Lima, Peru
  26. Budapest, Hungary
  27. Beijing, China
  28. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  29. Montreal, Canada
  30. Glasgow, UK
  31. Sydney, Australia
  32. Bueno Aires, Argentina
  33. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  34. Manila, Philippines
  35. Seoul, South Korea
  36. Hanoi, Vietnam
  37. San Francitysco, US
  38. Barcelona, Spain
  39. Abu Dhabi, UAE
  40. New Orleans, US
  41. Philadelphia, US
  42. Austin, US
  43. Boston, US
  44. Accra, Ghana
  45. Marseille, France
  46. Taipei, Taiwan
  47. Istanbul, Turkey
  48. Osaka, Japan
  49. Hong Kong, China
  50. Vancouver, Canada

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