Chengdu

Smart city ranking
72 Out of 118
69 in 2020
CCC CCC in 2020
Factor ratings
CC Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City Population 9,140,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.749 0.753 0.758 0.761 +0.003
Life expectancy at birth 76.2 76.5 76.7 76.9 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 13.9 13.9 13.9 14.0 +0.1
Mean years of schooling 7.8 7.8 7.9 8.1 +0.2
GNI per capita (PPP $) 14,311 15,212 16,127 16,057 -70

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left hand section of each bar shows the Alignment - the proportion of those respondents who also answered the corresponding survey questions low. A strong Alignment implies that these areas also demand priority attention.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
road congestion
58.3%
air pollution
50.6%
affordable housing
44.7%
fulfilling employment
38.5%
corruption
36.5%
basic amenities
31.7%
health services
31.0%
school education
26.9%
recycling
20.8%
social mobility
20.0%
security
19.6%
unemployment
19.2%
citizen engagement
18.2%
public transport
17.6%
green spaces
15.0%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
83.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
85.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
85.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
87.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
81.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.7
Public safety is not a problem
73.4
Air pollution is not a problem
51.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
61.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.4
Public transport is satisfactory
67.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
76.3
Most children have access to a good school
75.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
61.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
71.3
Minorities feel welcome
78.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
79.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
81.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
70.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
49.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
68.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
79.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
66.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
77.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
74.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
70.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
86.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
77.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
81.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
87.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
84.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
83.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
76.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
75.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
86.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
88.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
65.4
Online voting has increased participation
67.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
78.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
75.8
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Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City Population 9,140,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.749 0.753 0.758 0.761 +0.003
Life expectancy at birth 76.2 76.5 76.7 76.9 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 13.9 13.9 13.9 14.0 +0.1
Mean years of schooling 7.8 7.8 7.9 8.1 +0.2
GNI per capita (PPP $) 14,311 15,212 16,127 16,057 -70

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left hand section of each bar shows the Alignment - the proportion of those respondents who also answered the corresponding survey questions low. A strong Alignment implies that these areas also demand priority attention.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
road congestion
58.3%
air pollution
50.6%
affordable housing
44.7%
fulfilling employment
38.5%
corruption
36.5%
basic amenities
31.7%
health services
31.0%
school education
26.9%
recycling
20.8%
social mobility
20.0%
security
19.6%
unemployment
19.2%
citizen engagement
18.2%
public transport
17.6%
green spaces
15.0%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
83.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
85.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
85.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
87.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
81.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.7
Public safety is not a problem
73.4
Air pollution is not a problem
51.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
61.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.4
Public transport is satisfactory
67.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
76.3
Most children have access to a good school
75.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
61.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
71.3
Minorities feel welcome
78.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
79.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
81.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
70.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
49.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
68.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
79.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
66.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
77.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
74.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
70.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
86.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
77.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
81.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
87.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
84.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
83.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
76.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
75.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
86.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
88.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
65.4
Online voting has increased participation
67.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
78.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
75.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max