Boston just landed among the 10 highest-ranked cities in the world. The city ranked No. 7 globally in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, which compares 1,000 cities across Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance. Boston was particularly strong in two areas, ranking No. 9 globally for Economics and No. 9 for Human Capital. Oxford Economics points to the city’s life sciences and tech industries alongside its concentration of major universities and highly educated residents. The Boston metro produced an estimated $681 billion in GDP in 2025, with GDP per person reaching $135,300. The report also highlights the region’s high incomes, educational attainment and strength in research and innovation. Boston has its weaknesses too. Oxford Economics points to income inequality, limited economic diversity and growing exposure to climate hazards, particularly flooding. But taken together, Boston still finished ahead of 993 of the 1,000 cities analyzed wo...