The Healthy City Index 2026, an international benchmark for healthy cities, has recently been released. The index focuses on urban health, residents’ well-being, social inclusion, accessibility to public services, and urban living conditions, providing a comparative perspective on how cities support people’s everyday health and long-term quality of life. According to the official website, the 2026 index covers 250 cities and is based on data collection, verification, and comparative analysis conducted by an international research team.

The Healthy City Index highlights that a healthy city is not determined solely by its healthcare system. Rather, it is closely connected to broader social, environmental, and governance conditions, including physical and mental health, social support, quality of the living environment, accessibility to public services, and urban resilience. This perspective is closely aligned with the long-term research interests of the Healthy City Research Center in healthy cities, urban quality of life, and sustainable urban governance.

The Center will continue to follow international healthy city indicators and related research trends as references for advancing healthy city policy research, comparative urban analysis, and practical exchanges in local governance.