Almaty has been recognized as the top-performing city in Central Asia in the newly published Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2025, ranking 258th out of 1,000 cities globally.
Trailing Almaty, Astana claimed the second spot in the region with a 276th place global ranking, while Shymkent came in at 534th.
Almaty stood out in the human capital category, securing an impressive 64th position worldwide, signaling strong performance in education, workforce capabilities, and innovation potential.
At the global level, New York, London, and Paris led the rankings as the top three cities in the 2025 index.
The Global Cities Index, compiled by Oxford Economics, evaluates urban performance across five key dimensions: economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. The rankings are based on a blend of economic forecasts and qualitative assessments.
Almaty's high score reflects its growing importance as a regional hub for talent, culture, and commerce in Central Asia.
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