Montreal

Smart city ranking
38 Out of 118
21 in 2020
BB A in 2020
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City Population 4,220,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.921 0.922 0.929 +0.007
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.2 82.3 82.4 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.1 16.1 16.2 +0.1
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.4 +0.1
GNI per capita (PPP $) 42,691 43,496 43,602 48,527 +4,925

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%
affordable housing
75.0%
road congestion
58.8%
health services
55.3%
air pollution
32.1%
public transport
32.1%
security
31.3%
corruption
29.5%
school education
25.2%
unemployment
24.7%
fulfilling employment
22.9%
recycling
20.9%
green spaces
19.8%
basic amenities
18.2%
citizen engagement
15.0%
social mobility
13.8%
% 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
60.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
59.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
78.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
66.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
72.2
Public safety is not a problem
64.8
Air pollution is not a problem
44.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
55.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.6
Public transport is satisfactory
59.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
71.4
Most children have access to a good school
71.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
69.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.7
Minorities feel welcome
63.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
71.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.2
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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
50.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
58.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
53.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
48.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
39.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
41.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
42.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
54.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
56.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
52.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
48.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
36.5
Online voting has increased participation
41.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
53.4
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Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City Population 4,220,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.921 0.922 0.929 +0.007
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.2 82.3 82.4 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.1 16.1 16.2 +0.1
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.4 +0.1
GNI per capita (PPP $) 42,691 43,496 43,602 48,527 +4,925

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%
affordable housing
75.0%
road congestion
58.8%
health services
55.3%
air pollution
32.1%
public transport
32.1%
security
31.3%
corruption
29.5%
school education
25.2%
unemployment
24.7%
fulfilling employment
22.9%
recycling
20.9%
green spaces
19.8%
basic amenities
18.2%
citizen engagement
15.0%
social mobility
13.8%

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
60.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
59.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
78.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
66.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
72.2
Public safety is not a problem
64.8
Air pollution is not a problem
44.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
55.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.6
Public transport is satisfactory
59.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
71.4
Most children have access to a good school
71.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
69.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.7
Minorities feel welcome
63.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
71.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
50.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
58.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
53.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
48.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
39.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
41.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
42.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
54.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
56.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
52.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
48.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
36.5
Online voting has increased participation
41.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
53.4
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Min
City
Mean
Max