Shenzhen

Smart city ranking
65 Out of 118
67 in 2020
CCC CCC in 2020
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City Population 12,360,000 (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%
fulfilling employment
52.3%
affordable housing
49.2%
road congestion
43.6%
social mobility
41.3%
corruption
37.5%
air pollution
35.4%
citizen engagement
34.6%
unemployment
30.0%
health services
29.3%
basic amenities
25.2%
school education
25.0%
public transport
22.0%
security
14.4%
green spaces
12.3%
recycling
10.1%
% 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
84.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
87.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
88.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
82.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
79.8
Public safety is not a problem
77.9
Air pollution is not a problem
70.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
81.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
61.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
53.1
Public transport is satisfactory
72.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
82.7
Most children have access to a good school
76.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
69.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
80.4
Minorities feel welcome
78.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.5
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
82.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
75.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
63.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
68.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
71.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
83.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
79.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
82.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
84.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
80.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
90.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
73.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
81.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
79.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
91.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
88.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
85.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
82.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
84.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
88.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
89.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
76.0
Online voting has increased participation
77.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
81.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
87.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City Population 12,360,000 (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%
fulfilling employment
52.3%
affordable housing
49.2%
road congestion
43.6%
social mobility
41.3%
corruption
37.5%
air pollution
35.4%
citizen engagement
34.6%
unemployment
30.0%
health services
29.3%
basic amenities
25.2%
school education
25.0%
public transport
22.0%
security
14.4%
green spaces
12.3%
recycling
10.1%

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
84.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
87.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
88.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
82.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
79.8
Public safety is not a problem
77.9
Air pollution is not a problem
70.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
81.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
61.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
53.1
Public transport is satisfactory
72.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
82.7
Most children have access to a good school
76.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
69.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
80.4
Minorities feel welcome
78.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.5
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
82.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
75.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
63.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
68.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
71.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
83.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
79.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
82.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
84.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
80.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
90.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
73.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
81.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
79.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
91.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
88.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
85.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
82.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
84.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
88.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
89.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
76.0
Online voting has increased participation
77.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
81.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
87.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max