Taipei leads the global rankings as the world's most "magnetic" city, with 64% of survey respondents saying they are "unlikely" to move away from their city, according to the City Pulse 2025 report conducted by the Gensler Research Institute.
Hồ Chí Minh City, Viet Nam, secured second place with 61% of residents expressing reluctance to leave, while Singapore ranked third with 59% of respondents indicating they are unlikely to relocate.
The comprehensive study surveyed over 33,000 individuals across 65 major cities worldwide to determine which urban centers have the strongest resident retention rates and emotional connections.
Key factors driving these rankings include emotional connection to the city, safety levels, and overall satisfaction with city life, reflecting what makes certain metropolitan areas particularly appealing to their inhabitants.
Hồ Chí Minh City's strong performance has cemented its status as one of the world's most magnetic places to live, demonstrating the growing appeal of Asian metropolitan centers in global livability assessments.
