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Cologne: The most sociable city in the world against loneliness!
Cologne will take first place in the global loneliness ranking in 2025. The city impresses with its social diversity and sense of community.
Cologne: The most sociable city in the world against loneliness!
Who would have thought that Cologne was the most sociable city in the world? According to a current study by the company Nova Tech, the Rhine metropolis takes first place in the “World’s Loneliest Cities Index 2025” and therefore has the lowest risk of loneliness in the world. Compared to 25 metropolises, including large cities from Europe and the USA, Cologne performed best with 41.8 points. New York, on the other hand, with only 18.7 points, fell significantly behind and ended up in last place. So reported World.
The study analyzed nine different influencing factors that determine feelings of loneliness. These positive results are no coincidence: Cologne is known for its strong social infrastructure and excellent healthcare. This makes the city particularly inviting for lively exchange between residents, which is also evident in comparison to other German cities. In addition to Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich are also placed in the top ten. T Online highlights that countries such as the USA have poor scores overall, with Miami being the only exception.
Survive lonely times
Loneliness is a serious social problem that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), affects one in six people worldwide and therefore also poses health risks. It is a subjective feeling that arises when social relationships are not sufficient or do not meet one's expectations. Another example that illustrates the problem of loneliness can be found in the cooperation project "Loneliness. New requirements for lively neighborhoods", which researches how urban development measures can reduce loneliness. This describes it bpb, how the design of public spaces is crucial for casual encounters and social interactions.
In Cologne, people are therefore thinking about introducing “chatter benches” that would enable lonely people to have a conversation. Henning Krautmacher, former frontman of the band Höhner, describes the Cologne mentality as particularly integrative and inviting. The general mood in Cologne is positive despite the destruction left behind by the Second World War. Local patriotism is strong and the love for the city is downright contagious.
Promote togetherness
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia is also planning to expand meeting spaces in order to further promote cooperation. These measures are essential because loneliness can be exacerbated by a lack of social resources and appropriate infrastructure. It is therefore important that initiatives for encounters are created that are independent of income and barrier-free in order to offer all citizens the opportunity to make social contacts. This creates the opportunity for more humanity in the neighborhood and a strong sense of community.
It remains to be seen what effect the measures to combat loneliness will have, but the positive development that Cologne is experiencing in the rankings speaks for the city and its residents. While Henning Krautmacher is rehearsing for the theater comedy “Finally Laughter Again,” he also focuses on what it means to live in Cologne and appreciate the community. The city is committed to strengthening social participation - a clear message to everyone looking for a lively and welcoming home.