Algiers

Smart city ranking
123 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
C
Factor ratings
C Structures
C Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,853,959
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.767
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.736 0.745 +0.009
Life expectancy at birth 74.5 76.4 +1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.2 11.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 19,178 20,925 +1,747

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%
health services
49.2%
road congestion
49.2%
affordable housing
46.6%
unemployment
45.8%
basic amenities
41.5%
green spaces
33.1%
corruption
33.1%
security
31.4%
fulfilling employment
30.5%
air pollution
29.7%
recycling
28.0%
public transport
27.1%
school education
20.3%
citizen engagement
12.7%
social mobility
7.6%
% 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
57.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
82.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
68.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
51.1%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
53.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
41.2
Public safety is not a problem
52.8
Air pollution is not a problem
32.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
55.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
17.4
Public transport is satisfactory
35.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
37.9
Most children have access to a good school
64.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
64.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
39.5
Minorities feel welcome
55.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
52.5
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
49.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
50.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
27.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
35.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
41.9
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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
48.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
40.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
60.9
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
46.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
37.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
52.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
57.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
53.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
50.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.1
Online voting has increased participation
34.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
50.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.3
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Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,853,959
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.767
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.736 0.745 +0.009
Life expectancy at birth 74.5 76.4 +1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.2 11.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 19,178 20,925 +1,747

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%
health services
49.2%
road congestion
49.2%
affordable housing
46.6%
unemployment
45.8%
basic amenities
41.5%
green spaces
33.1%
corruption
33.1%
security
31.4%
fulfilling employment
30.5%
air pollution
29.7%
recycling
28.0%
public transport
27.1%
school education
20.3%
citizen engagement
12.7%
social mobility
7.6%

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
57.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
82.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
68.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
51.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
53.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
41.2
Public safety is not a problem
52.8
Air pollution is not a problem
32.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
55.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
17.4
Public transport is satisfactory
35.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
37.9
Most children have access to a good school
64.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
64.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
39.5
Minorities feel welcome
55.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
52.5
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
49.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
50.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
27.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
35.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
41.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
40.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
60.9
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
46.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
37.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
52.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
57.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
53.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
50.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.1
Online voting has increased participation
34.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
50.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max