Manila

Smart city ranking
102 Out of 118
104 in 2020
C D in 2020
Factor ratings
C Structures
C Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City Population 13,920,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.704 0.709 0.712 0.718 +0.006
Life expectancy at birth 70.8 71.0 71.1 71.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.7 13.1 +0.4
Mean years of schooling 9.3 9.4 9.4 9.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 8,701 9,133 9,540 9,778 +238

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%
health services
55.6%
corruption
45.6%
unemployment
45.4%
road congestion
45.2%
security
44.7%
basic amenities
41.7%
air pollution
40.7%
affordable housing
38.7%
public transport
35.2%
fulfilling employment
28.9%
school education
23.2%
green spaces
18.8%
recycling
16.6%
citizen engagement
7.0%
social mobility
6.3%
% 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
71.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
85.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
70.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.9%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
49.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
54.0
Public safety is not a problem
38.7
Air pollution is not a problem
22.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
51.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
40.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
15.3
Public transport is satisfactory
34.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
60.9
Most children have access to a good school
48.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
70.6
Minorities feel welcome
56.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
55.5
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
64.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
60.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
25.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
45.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
62.1
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Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
59.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
52.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
54.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
67.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
63.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
53.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
52.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
52.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
62.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
64.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
80.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
64.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
68.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
54.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
48.7
Online voting has increased participation
57.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
55.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
72.1
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Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City Population 13,920,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.704 0.709 0.712 0.718 +0.006
Life expectancy at birth 70.8 71.0 71.1 71.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.7 13.1 +0.4
Mean years of schooling 9.3 9.4 9.4 9.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 8,701 9,133 9,540 9,778 +238

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%
health services
55.6%
corruption
45.6%
unemployment
45.4%
road congestion
45.2%
security
44.7%
basic amenities
41.7%
air pollution
40.7%
affordable housing
38.7%
public transport
35.2%
fulfilling employment
28.9%
school education
23.2%
green spaces
18.8%
recycling
16.6%
citizen engagement
7.0%
social mobility
6.3%

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
71.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
85.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
70.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
49.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
54.0
Public safety is not a problem
38.7
Air pollution is not a problem
22.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
51.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
40.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
15.3
Public transport is satisfactory
34.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
60.9
Most children have access to a good school
48.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
70.6
Minorities feel welcome
56.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
55.5
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
64.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
60.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
25.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
45.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
62.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
59.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
52.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
54.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
67.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
63.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
53.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
52.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
52.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
62.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
64.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
80.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
64.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
68.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
54.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
48.7
Online voting has increased participation
57.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
55.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
72.1
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Min
City
Mean
Max