Whether you’re a seasoned social butterfly or a shy introvert, these cities are the place to be if you want to expand your social circle.

Here’s the top cities with the highest demand for connection.

São Paulo, Brazil

1

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 23,160

New York, United States

2

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 22,800

Paris, France

3

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 16,680

Istanbul, Turkey

4

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 16,680

London, United Kingdom

5

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 12,000

Mexico City, Mexico

6

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 7,440

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

7

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 7,320

Toronto, Canada

8

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 7,080

Sydney, Australia

9

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 7,080

Melbourne, Australia

10

Annual search demand for 'how to make friends': 7,080

Interestingly, India’s Mumbai is also on the list but as the 4th least friendly city in the world.

Friendly staff: 3.91%

Percentage of reviews mentioning ‘friendly’: 12%

City Ranking: 63

Community respect: 54.83

Happiness: 3.78

English proficiency score: 3.94

Mumbai, India