The one-of-a-kind Copenhagenize Index 2025 reveals the 100 cities worldwide that are transforming their streets to develop cycling as a main mobility solution.
Six years after its last edition ranking bicycle-friendly cities, and following a pandemic that reshaped our daily mobility habits new questions have arisen: which global cities are truly investing in transforming their streets for cyclists? And which ones have fallen behind? The answers are revealed in the 2025 edition of the Copenhagenize Index – EIT Urban Mobility Edition. Out of 150 pre-selected cities, 100 cities from 44 countries were evaluated, making this ranking a one-of-a-kind global benchmark, featuring urban centers from every continent.
The 2025 Copenhagenize Index points to global maturity in cycling policy. Cycling is no longer treated as a niche mobility issue but as a cross-cutting lever for climate action, public health, and overall quality of life. Across continents, we see a shift from pilot projects toward more structured, long-term programs, embedded in broader resilience and sustainable mobility plans. Yet, the gap between ambition and implementation remains wide, with funding stability, political continuity, and technical capacity emerging as key differentiators between the top and mid-ranking cities.
