Top 10 Smart Cities In The World 2025, Ranked

By Priyanka Roshan | August 27, 2025

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1. Zurich, Switzerland

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2. Oslo, Norway

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3. Geneva, Switzerland

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4. Dubai, UAE

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5. Abu Dhabi, UAE

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6. London, UK

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7. Copenhagen, Denmark

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8. Canberra, Australia

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9. Singapore

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10. Lausanne, Switzerland

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