Brazil's Quality of Life: A Stark Divide Revealed in New City Ranking

Brazil's Quality of Life: A Stark Divide Revealed in New City Ranking A recent study by the Imazon Institute has ranked Brazilian cities based on their quality of life, revealing a stark contrast between the developed South and Southeast and the less developed regions of the Amazon. The study, which considered 57 indicators, placed cities in states such as São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina at the top of the list. In contrast, cities in the Legal Amazon, particularly Pará, which will host the COP30 climate conference, dominated the bottom of the ranking. Pará alone accounts for 12 of the 20 worst-performing cities. "The ranking escancara (lays bare) the regional inequalities," says Juliene Moretti, a reporter for g1. "While there's been a small improvement in the national average compared to 2024, the disparities are striking." The study's methodology involved analyzing 57 indicators grouped into three categories: Basic Human Needs, Fundamentals of Well-being, and Opportunities. The results highlight the urgent need for equitable development across Brazil, particularly in the Amazon region. The contrast between the prosperity of some cities and the challenges faced by others serves as a poignant reminder of the work that needs to be done to bridge the gap.