Accra

Smart city ranking
138 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
D
Factor ratings
D Structures
D Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,605,402
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.707
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.632 0.632 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 64.1 63.8 -0.3
Expected years of schooling 12.1 12.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.7 10.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,901 42,840 +2,939

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
73.7%
affordable housing
62.7%
corruption
56.8%
basic amenities
54.2%
health services
49.2%
security
32.2%
fulfilling employment
30.5%
school education
28.0%
road congestion
24.6%
air pollution
23.7%
recycling
18.6%
public transport
17.8%
citizen engagement
8.5%
green spaces
6.8%
social mobility
5.9%
% 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
78.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
58.7%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
37.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
40.4
Public safety is not a problem
37.3
Air pollution is not a problem
19.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
50.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
18.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.4
Public transport is satisfactory
38.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
29.2
Most children have access to a good school
46.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
34.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
44.1
Minorities feel welcome
46.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
38.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
63.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
40.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
11.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
26.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
36.7
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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
31.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
21.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
17.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
43.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
15.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
41.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
22.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
15.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
42.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
26.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
50.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
42.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
43.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
51.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
65.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
15.8
Online voting has increased participation
14.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
20.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,605,402
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.707
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.632 0.632 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 64.1 63.8 -0.3
Expected years of schooling 12.1 12.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.7 10.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,901 42,840 +2,939

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
73.7%
affordable housing
62.7%
corruption
56.8%
basic amenities
54.2%
health services
49.2%
security
32.2%
fulfilling employment
30.5%
school education
28.0%
road congestion
24.6%
air pollution
23.7%
recycling
18.6%
public transport
17.8%
citizen engagement
8.5%
green spaces
6.8%
social mobility
5.9%

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
78.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
58.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
37.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
40.4
Public safety is not a problem
37.3
Air pollution is not a problem
19.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
50.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
18.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.4
Public transport is satisfactory
38.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
29.2
Most children have access to a good school
46.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
34.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
44.1
Minorities feel welcome
46.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
38.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
63.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
40.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
11.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
26.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
36.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
31.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
21.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
17.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
43.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
15.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
41.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
22.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
15.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
42.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
26.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
50.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
42.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
43.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
51.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
65.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
15.8
Online voting has increased participation
14.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
20.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max