Washington, DC Breaks Into World’s Top 100 Cities

Washington, DC ranked 12th globally in the 2025 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, with a top-10 score in human capital.
Its economy benefits from federal government stability and a highly educated population.
Shifts in national leadership can influence the city's growth and governance ranking.
Political instability has impacted public confidence and quality of life.
Despite this, DC remains a powerful and globally relevant capital.