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Joel Balbin
Singapore ranks No 3 globally in a new list of “magnetic cities” where residents are least likely to leave, according to Gensler’s City Pulse 2025 report. (Photo: Joseph Nair/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Singapore has clinched the No 3 spot in a global ranking of “magnetic cities”, where residents are most likely to stay long-term. The Gensler City Pulse 2025 report surveyed over 33,000 people across 65 cities to find out where people feel most rooted.
With 59 per cent of respondents saying they’re “unlikely” to move, Singapore trails only Taipei (64 per cent) and Ho Chi Minh City (61 per cent) in the international rankings. Emotional connection, safety, and satisfaction with city life were key drivers.
The report highlights that Singapore’s compact size, strong infrastructure, and high quality of life contribute to its “stickiness.” In fact, 77 per cent of residents said they were satisfied with life in the city – above the global average.
Other cities in the top 10 include Amsterdam, Berlin, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. These urban hubs combine economic opportunity with a strong sense of belonging.
In an era where one in three city dwellers is considering a move, Singapore’s magnetic pull is clearly holding strong.
Joel Balbin
Singapore ranks among world’s top cities people don’t want to leave
Singapore ranks No 3 globally in a new list of “magnetic cities” where residents are least likely to leave, according to Gensler’s City Pulse 2025 report. (Photo: Joseph Nair/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Singapore has clinched the No 3 spot in a global ranking of “magnetic cities”, where residents are most likely to stay long-term. The Gensler City Pulse 2025 report surveyed over 33,000 people across 65 cities to find out where people feel most rooted.
With 59 per cent of respondents saying they’re “unlikely” to move, Singapore trails only Taipei (64 per cent) and Ho Chi Minh City (61 per cent) in the international rankings. Emotional connection, safety, and satisfaction with city life were key drivers.
The report highlights that Singapore’s compact size, strong infrastructure, and high quality of life contribute to its “stickiness.” In fact, 77 per cent of residents said they were satisfied with life in the city – above the global average.
Other cities in the top 10 include Amsterdam, Berlin, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. These urban hubs combine economic opportunity with a strong sense of belonging.
In an era where one in three city dwellers is considering a move, Singapore’s magnetic pull is clearly holding strong.
