Kobe, Japan — Livability Score 76/100
Kobe scores 76/100 for overall livability on WellPlaced, based on World Bank, WHO, OECD, UNESCO, UNODC, Eurostat, Ookla Speedtest, OpenAQ, and GDELT institutional data (not crowdsourced). Population 1,525,152. Data confidence: Strong (Tier B).
Core livability metrics for Kobe
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Safety & Security | 86/100 |
| Daily Living Costs | 75/100 |
| Housing & Rent | 69/100 |
| Healthcare | 86/100 |
| Economy & Jobs | 82/100 |
| Education | 75/100 |
| Transport | 87/100 |
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