Taipei City

Smart city ranking
4 Out of 118
8 in 2020
A A in 2020
Factor ratings
A Structures
A Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City Population 2,720,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.903 0.907 0.911 0.916 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 80.0 80.4 80.7 80.9 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 16.6 16.6 16.5 16.5 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 +0.1
GNI per capita (PPP $) 46,054 47,144 49,403 52,573 +3,170

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
79.5%
road congestion
58.1%
air pollution
52.5%
fulfilling employment
37.0%
unemployment
31.5%
corruption
30.1%
security
28.9%
health services
27.2%
green spaces
24.9%
basic amenities
22.4%
public transport
20.6%
school education
16.7%
citizen engagement
16.2%
social mobility
14.8%
recycling
9.4%
% 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
74.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
62.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
75.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
80.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
83.6
Public safety is not a problem
69.4
Air pollution is not a problem
41.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
86.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
34.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
24.1
Public transport is satisfactory
64.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.7
Most children have access to a good school
62.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
71.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.7
Minorities feel welcome
62.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
61.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
72.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
67.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
43.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
62.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
65.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
68.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
67.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
78.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
75.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
61.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
82.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
58.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
60.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
67.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
79.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
73.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
68.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
60.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
61.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
84.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
63.5
Online voting has increased participation
70.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
69.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
72.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City Population 2,720,000 (UN World Urbanization Prospects)
Country 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 yr change
HDI 0.903 0.907 0.911 0.916 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 80.0 80.4 80.7 80.9 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 16.6 16.6 16.5 16.5 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 +0.1
GNI per capita (PPP $) 46,054 47,144 49,403 52,573 +3,170

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
79.5%
road congestion
58.1%
air pollution
52.5%
fulfilling employment
37.0%
unemployment
31.5%
corruption
30.1%
security
28.9%
health services
27.2%
green spaces
24.9%
basic amenities
22.4%
public transport
20.6%
school education
16.7%
citizen engagement
16.2%
social mobility
14.8%
recycling
9.4%

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
74.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
62.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
75.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
80.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
83.6
Public safety is not a problem
69.4
Air pollution is not a problem
41.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
86.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
34.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
24.1
Public transport is satisfactory
64.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.7
Most children have access to a good school
62.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
71.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.7
Minorities feel welcome
62.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
61.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
72.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
67.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
43.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
62.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
65.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
68.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
67.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
78.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
75.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
61.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
82.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
58.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
60.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
67.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
79.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
73.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
68.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
60.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
61.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
84.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
63.5
Online voting has increased participation
70.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
69.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
72.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max