Abuja

Smart city ranking
133 Out of 141
114 out of 118 in 2021
D D in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
D Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
153,983
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.646
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.534 0.539 0.535 0.535 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 54.3 54.7 52.9 52.7 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 9.7 10.0 10.1 10.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.5 6.7 8.6 8.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 5,086 4,910 28,317 31,033 +2,715

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%
affordable housing
71.7%
security
70.3%
unemployment
65.5%
corruption
58.7%
health services
53.2%
basic amenities
36.2%
fulfilling employment
34.1%
school education
20.2%
road congestion
19.5%
citizen engagement
16.9%
recycling
13.8%
public transport
12.0%
social mobility
8.7%
air pollution
7.5%
green spaces
3.7%
% 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
80.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
88.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
57.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
47.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
43.1
Public safety is not a problem
38.3
Air pollution is not a problem
36.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
48.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.9
Public transport is satisfactory
52.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
34.3
Most children have access to a good school
53.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
43.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.1
Minorities feel welcome
51.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
62.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
70.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
42.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
14.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
25.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
35.6
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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
36.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
33.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
25.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
33.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
19.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
48.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
54.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
33.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
21.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
53.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
38.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
51.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
57.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
62.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
24.0
Online voting has increased participation
26.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
32.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
153,983
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.646
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.534 0.539 0.535 0.535 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 54.3 54.7 52.9 52.7 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 9.7 10.0 10.1 10.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.5 6.7 8.6 8.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 5,086 4,910 28,317 31,033 +2,715

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%
affordable housing
71.7%
security
70.3%
unemployment
65.5%
corruption
58.7%
health services
53.2%
basic amenities
36.2%
fulfilling employment
34.1%
school education
20.2%
road congestion
19.5%
citizen engagement
16.9%
recycling
13.8%
public transport
12.0%
social mobility
8.7%
air pollution
7.5%
green spaces
3.7%

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
80.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
88.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
57.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
47.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
43.1
Public safety is not a problem
38.3
Air pollution is not a problem
36.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
48.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.9
Public transport is satisfactory
52.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
34.3
Most children have access to a good school
53.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
43.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.1
Minorities feel welcome
51.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
62.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
70.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
42.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
14.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
25.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
35.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
36.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
33.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
25.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
33.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
19.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
48.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
54.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
33.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
21.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
53.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
38.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
51.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
57.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
62.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
24.0
Online voting has increased participation
26.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
32.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max