Moscow: How does the capital of Russia, one of the world’s geopolitical leaders, perform in studies of economic competitiveness? Is this twelve-million-strong city a global leader in terms of talent and innovation? How good is Moscow’s reputation abroad, and what are its best brand assets?
Let’s take a closer look at:
- Economic competitiveness and financial performance
- City brand strength and global attractiveness
- How appealing for talent, visitors, locals?
Economic Competitiveness
The Global Financial Centres Index 34 ranks Moscow 114th, dropping 28 positions from the previous ranking—currently between Mexico City (113th) and Tehran (115th).
According to 2thinknow’s Innovation Cities Index 2022-2023, Moscow ranks 76th, a drop of 42 positions from the previous ranking. The city now sits between Abu Dhabi (75th) and Auckland (77th).
City Brand Strength and Global Reputation
According to Brand Finance’s City Index 2023, Moscow ranks 63rd globally, with a score of 62.5/100, comparable to Warsaw (62nd) and Istanbul (64th).
Kearney’s 2023 Global Cities Report ranks Moscow 21st, upholding its position from last year’s publication.
The Global Power City Index ranks Moscow 34th: 41st in terms of Economy, 22nd in R&D, 8th in Cultural Interaction, 26th in Livability, 32nd in Environment, and 33rd in Accessibility. Moscow ranks 7th in Numbers of Retail Shops and an admirable 4th in Urban Greenery. Its appeal ranks 40th among Highly-skilled Workers, 40th among Corporate Executives, 26th among Residents, and 9th among Visitors.
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