Guangzhou

Smart city ranking
68 Out of 118
68 in 2020
CCC CCC in 2020
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City Population 13,300,000 (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
64.6%
affordable housing
51.0%
air pollution
50.1%
basic amenities
36.8%
fulfilling employment
33.5%
public transport
30.5%
corruption
30.4%
health services
26.6%
social mobility
24.5%
green spaces
21.4%
school education
21.0%
recycling
18.4%
unemployment
17.6%
security
15.1%
citizen engagement
14.3%
% 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
87.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
87.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
88.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
84.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
76.1
Public safety is not a problem
67.7
Air pollution is not a problem
51.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
82.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
57.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
38.2
Public transport is satisfactory
66.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
82.9
Most children have access to a good school
75.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
79.2
Minorities feel welcome
79.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
77.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
84.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
77.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
65.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
74.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
83.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
76.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
82.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
82.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
78.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
90.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
77.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
76.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
89.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
88.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
87.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
83.3
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
85.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
88.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
92.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
76.4
Online voting has increased participation
75.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
83.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
85.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City Population 13,300,000 (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
64.6%
affordable housing
51.0%
air pollution
50.1%
basic amenities
36.8%
fulfilling employment
33.5%
public transport
30.5%
corruption
30.4%
health services
26.6%
social mobility
24.5%
green spaces
21.4%
school education
21.0%
recycling
18.4%
unemployment
17.6%
security
15.1%
citizen engagement
14.3%

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
87.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
87.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
88.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
84.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
76.1
Public safety is not a problem
67.7
Air pollution is not a problem
51.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
82.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
57.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
38.2
Public transport is satisfactory
66.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
82.9
Most children have access to a good school
75.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
79.2
Minorities feel welcome
79.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
77.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
84.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
77.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
65.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
74.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
83.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
76.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
82.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
82.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
78.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
90.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
77.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
76.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
89.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
88.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
87.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
83.3
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
85.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
88.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
92.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
76.4
Online voting has increased participation
75.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
83.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
85.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max