Lagos thrashes Dubai, others, ranked 19th Best Cities In The World: 2024

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital

Lagos appears ti be rubbing feathers with some of the best cities in the World after been ranked 19th best city in the world according to Time Out.

Time Out has just released its latest report of the world’s 20 best cities, which is based on the Time Out Index, created from a survey of more than 20,000 city dwellers around the world, along with its own network of editors.

Criteria on the Time Out Index includes food (both quality and affordability), culture, nightlife, how the city makes people feel and more. The list reflects cities that are great places to visit—but also to live.

Recall that Lagos is a major economic centre of Nigeria and the fifth largest economy in Africa, with over a population of 20 million.

The state has the lowest incidence of extreme poverty (around 1.3% of the population against a national average of 31%) of all states in Nigeria, according to World Bank data from 2018.

It is not surprising that the state is ranked 19th best city in the world by all standard.

Both the past and current governors deserve the credit for the infrastructural development that has taking place in the state regarded as a land where mil and honey flow.

Meanwhile, New York City earned top honors thanks to several factors, including its food scene, culture, beauty and happy residents. Plus, the rest of the world wants to live in New York: In the survey, 15% of respondents said they would like to relocate to the Big Apple.

Second on the Time Out list is Cape Town, South Africa.

Two other U.S. cities are in the list of the top 20, including Chicago (at number 14), which was at the top of the list in 2018 and 2016. Los Angeles comes in at number 17.

“Chicago is a world-class city with a rich history, an expansive culinary scene and vibrant culture,” Jeffy Mai, editor of Time Out Chicago, told me in an interview. “Whatever your interests, you’ll find plenty of things to see and do—at any time of the year—across the city’s diverse neighborhoods.”

The top international city is Cape Town, South Africa. According to the survey, the city’s ranks highly due in large part to its vibrant culture scene. It is home to many galleries, studios and public events, including the Cape Town Art Fair, the largest art fair in Africa.

Continue on to see the list of the world’s top 20 cities; you can read more about the world’s 50 best cities on TimeOut.com.

The World’s 20 Best Cities In 2024

1 New York City

2. Cape Town, South Africa

3. Berlin, Germany

4. London, U.K.

5. Madrid, Spain

6. Mexico City, Mexico

7. Liverpool, U.K.

8. Tokyo, Japan

9. Rome, Italy

10. Porto, Portugal