Sana'a

Smart city ranking
140 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
D
Factor ratings
D Structures
D Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
3,181,655
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.521
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.460 0.455 -0.005
Life expectancy at birth 64.7 63.8 -0.9
Expected years of schooling 9.1 9.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.9 9.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 10,917 12,246 +1,329

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, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
unemployment
69.6%
school education
65.2%
health services
60.7%
corruption
57.1%
affordable housing
50.9%
basic amenities
41.1%
fulfilling employment
38.4%
security
36.6%
road congestion
21.4%
air pollution
11.6%
citizen engagement
9.8%
public transport
8.9%
green spaces
8.9%
recycling
5.4%
social mobility
2.7%
% 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
33.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
39.5%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
38.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
34.4
Public safety is not a problem
34.1
Air pollution is not a problem
16.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
22.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.3
Public transport is satisfactory
35.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
19.6
Most children have access to a good school
25.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
19.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
23.2
Minorities feel welcome
45.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
29.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
33.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
28.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
16.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
23.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
22.6
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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
24.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
27.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
34.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
69.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
29.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
42.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
28.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
36.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
50.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
46.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
19.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
52.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
31.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
33.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
48.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
22.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
24.7
Online voting has increased participation
31.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
28.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
32.0
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Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
3,181,655
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.521
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.460 0.455 -0.005
Life expectancy at birth 64.7 63.8 -0.9
Expected years of schooling 9.1 9.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.9 9.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 10,917 12,246 +1,329

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, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
unemployment
69.6%
school education
65.2%
health services
60.7%
corruption
57.1%
affordable housing
50.9%
basic amenities
41.1%
fulfilling employment
38.4%
security
36.6%
road congestion
21.4%
air pollution
11.6%
citizen engagement
9.8%
public transport
8.9%
green spaces
8.9%
recycling
5.4%
social mobility
2.7%

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
33.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
39.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
38.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
34.4
Public safety is not a problem
34.1
Air pollution is not a problem
16.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
22.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.3
Public transport is satisfactory
35.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
19.6
Most children have access to a good school
25.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
19.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
23.2
Minorities feel welcome
45.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
29.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
33.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
28.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
16.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
23.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
22.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
24.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
27.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
34.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
69.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
29.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
42.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
28.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
36.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
50.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
46.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
19.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
52.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
31.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
33.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
48.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
22.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
24.7
Online voting has increased participation
31.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
28.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
32.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max