Time Out published the Happy City Index 2026 results; Jaipur (Rajasthan) appears at 6th place in the Top 10 list released alongside the survey findings.
Index and Methodology
- Edition and authors: Sixth edition by the Institute for Quality of Life with Happy City Hub; Time Out reported the findings in April 2026.
- Sample: Survey of over 24,000 residents cited in Time Out coverage.
- Coverage: Nearly 1,000 cities assessed globally.
- Indicators: 64 indicators organised into six themes — citizens, governance, environment, economy, health, mobility.
Key Findings
- Jaipur (India): Ranked 6th among the Top 10 happiest cities in Time Out’s 2026 presentation of the index.
- Top city: Bath (England) reported as 1st; survey figures cited >93% saying the city makes them happy and 83% finding it easy to build community.
- Other leaders: Copenhagen, Helsinki and Geneva featured among the highest-ranked global cities in 2026 reports.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Method mix: Combines subjective resident survey responses with objective city-level indicators for comparability.
- Official announcement date: Index announced 20 March 2026.
- Exam utility: Memorise: 6th edition, 64 indicators, six themes, ~24,000 respondents, ~1,000 cities.