A city can have some incredible landmarks and millions of people calling it home while still being an extremely difficult place to live in. Some cities are hubs of pollution, political instability, overcrowding, natural hazards, and even war, all of which can make life far more complicated than it needs to be.
Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) tries to measure cities according to a Global Livability Index, which examines metros according to 30 different indicators grouped into five broad areas: stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
So, which cities are considered the worst in the ranking? Click on to find out.