Most and least walkable cities in the world 2025: Munich (Germany) is the most walkable city, whereas Johannesburg (South Africa) is the least walkable city worldwide. (Image: Canva)Top most walkable cities in the world 2025: With 1.475 billion cars worldwide but just 182 vehicles per 1,000 people, walkable cities are increasingly being seen as models of affordability, sustainability, and smarter urban design.According to a new global study by Compare the Market, Europe dominates the list of the world’s most walkable cities in 2025, claiming nine of the top 10 spots.Latest | Top 10 ‘smart’ cities in the world 2025: Where do Indian cities rank?Munich leads the ranking, with around 86 per cent of its population living within one kilometre of a car-free space, alongside hundreds of miles of bike trails.It is followed by Milan, Warsaw, Helsinki, and Paris. Tokyo is the only non-European city to break into the top 10, placing 6th globally thanks to its extensive pedestrian networks.Other notable mentions include Sydney (#11) and Melbourne (#17) in Australia, while New York City is the highest-ranked American entry at #34, followed closely by San Francisco (#35) and Boston (#36).In contrast, the United States also accounts for several of the least walkable cities, with Dallas, Houston, and Chicago all appearing in the bottom 10.Trending | World’s top 10 most and least liveable cities in 2025: Only one Asian city ranks high; Bangladesh and Pakistan among the lowestAt the very bottom is Johannesburg, South Africa, with a walkability safety score of just 19.31, making it the least walkable city in the world.Story continues below this adGlobal Top 10: Most Walkable Cities in 2025Global Bottom 10: Least Walkable Cities in 2025Which Indian city ranks as the least walkable city in the world?Mumbai is among the least walkable cities worldwide in 2025. (Source: Canva)It has been ranked the seventh least walkable city in the world, with its poor walkability attributed to low pedestrian safety, limited car-free zones, and extreme weather—particularly heavy monsoon rains that hinder foot traffic.In case you missed it | Top 10 safest cities in India 2025: Mangalore leads, Delhi ranks at the bottomHowever, Mumbai stands out for affordability, offering one of the world’s cheapest public transit systems, second only to Buenos Aires.Story continues below this adStay updated with the latest – Click here to read more Top 10 exclusive reports!Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd