By Eshana Saha
Published Dec 07, 2024

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2024 quality of living: 10 cities with the lowest rankings

While some cities shine as global leaders in quality of living, others face significant challenges. Here's a look at the cities ranking lowest in 2024 for living standards.

Khartoum, Sudan: Ranked #241, Khartoum faces political instability, economic hardship, and limited infrastructure, making it the lowest-ranked city for quality of living in 2024.

Baghdad, Iraq: At #240, Baghdad struggles with rebuilding efforts, political tension, and limited access to essential services, impacting its residents’ quality of life.

Bangui, Central African Republic: Ranked #239, Bangui contends with ongoing conflict and poverty, leading to poor living conditions and limited opportunities for its population.

Sanaa, Yemen: At #238, Sanaa’s living conditions are severely affected by years of conflict, economic collapse, and a lack of basic infrastructure.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Ranked #237, Port-au-Prince faces political turmoil, economic struggles, and infrastructure challenges that diminish its quality of living.

 N'Djamena, Chad: At #236, N’Djamena experiences extreme poverty, limited access to healthcare, and infrastructure deficits, impacting the daily lives of its residents.

Damascus, Syria: Ranked #235, Damascus’ ongoing conflict and economic sanctions have led to a dramatic decline in living standards.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: At #234, Kinshasa’s rapid population growth and lack of infrastructure contribute to challenging living conditions.

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Ranked #233, Ouagadougou faces political instability and economic struggles, affecting its residents’ quality of life.

Tripoli, Libya: At #232, Tripoli’s ongoing conflict and rebuilding challenges place it among the cities with the lowest quality of living rankings in 2024.