Rome

Smart city ranking
112 Out of 118
101 in 2020
C C in 2020
Factor ratings
C Structures
C Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City Population 2,810,000 (Eurostat)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.878 0.881 0.883 0.892 +0.009
Life expectancy at birth 83.0 83.2 83.4 83.5 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 16.2 16.2 16.2 16.1 -0.1
Mean years of schooling 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.4 +0.2
GNI per capita (PPP $) 34,818 35,573 36,141 42,776 +6,635

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%
recycling
68.8%
public transport
59.4%
road congestion
51.6%
air pollution
47.2%
basic amenities
45.6%
security
43.9%
unemployment
40.2%
corruption
28.9%
fulfilling employment
25.0%
affordable housing
22.8%
social mobility
15.0%
green spaces
14.0%
school education
9.4%
health services
7.7%
citizen engagement
5.7%
% 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
60.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.1%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
43.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
22.8
Public safety is not a problem
34.0
Air pollution is not a problem
21.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
46.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.5
Public transport is satisfactory
19.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
19.4
Most children have access to a good school
46.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
37.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
25.6
Minorities feel welcome
29.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
53.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
67.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
39.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
22.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
21.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
32.2
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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
38.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
48.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
40.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
59.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
37.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
34.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
50.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
44.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
48.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
37.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
40.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
47.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.3
Online voting has increased participation
33.1
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
50.9
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Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City Population 2,810,000 (Eurostat)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.878 0.881 0.883 0.892 +0.009
Life expectancy at birth 83.0 83.2 83.4 83.5 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 16.2 16.2 16.2 16.1 -0.1
Mean years of schooling 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.4 +0.2
GNI per capita (PPP $) 34,818 35,573 36,141 42,776 +6,635

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%
recycling
68.8%
public transport
59.4%
road congestion
51.6%
air pollution
47.2%
basic amenities
45.6%
security
43.9%
unemployment
40.2%
corruption
28.9%
fulfilling employment
25.0%
affordable housing
22.8%
social mobility
15.0%
green spaces
14.0%
school education
9.4%
health services
7.7%
citizen engagement
5.7%

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
60.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
43.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
22.8
Public safety is not a problem
34.0
Air pollution is not a problem
21.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
46.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.5
Public transport is satisfactory
19.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
19.4
Most children have access to a good school
46.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
37.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
25.6
Minorities feel welcome
29.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
53.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
67.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
39.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
22.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
21.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
32.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
38.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
48.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
40.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
59.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
37.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
34.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
50.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
44.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
48.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
37.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
40.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
47.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.3
Online voting has increased participation
33.1
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
50.9
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Min
City
Mean
Max