The 21 most influential cities in the world
New York City and London are the top two most influential cities in the world, according to management consultancy firm A. T. Kearny's annual Global Cities Index Results.
The 21 cities below were ranked based off of areas including business activity, culture, human capital, political engagement, and information exchange.
The scores from each category were added together to create the ranking.
Not all major cities are created equal, with some places around the world holding more influence over global business, culture, and politics than others. But what are the world's most influential cities?
That's a question that management consultancy firm A.T. Kearney tries to answer with its annual Global Cities Report. The report looks at which global cities "are improving in their competitiveness and what factors are driving that success."
It examines dozens of variables, which are then subdivided into categories: business activity, culture, human capital, political engagement, and information exchange. Scores in these categories are then added together to create a ranking.
New York and London top the list, with both cities miles ahead of their nearest rivals. The top 21 are spread around the world, though Europe dominates the list. Notably, the top five cities on the list have maintained their exact rankings from 2018.
Check out the world's most influential cities below.
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