Athens

Smart city ranking
113 Out of 141
108 out of 118 in 2021
C C in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
C Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
3,736,737
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.909
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.872 0.888 0.886 0.887 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.2 80.9 80.1 -0.8
Expected years of schooling 17.3 17.9 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.5 10.6 13.4 13.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 24,909 30,155 41,487 42,274 +787

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%
security
55.9%
unemployment
50.8%
road congestion
48.2%
health services
47.0%
affordable housing
39.4%
green spaces
35.2%
corruption
34.9%
fulfilling employment
30.9%
air pollution
29.8%
basic amenities
24.9%
public transport
24.0%
recycling
21.6%
school education
16.4%
citizen engagement
9.0%
social mobility
8.0%
% 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
58.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
58.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
49.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
67.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
57.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
39.1
Public safety is not a problem
31.4
Air pollution is not a problem
22.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
38.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.6
Public transport is satisfactory
28.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
37.3
Most children have access to a good school
39.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
40.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
32.3
Minorities feel welcome
32.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
30.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
69.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
39.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
19.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
23.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
38.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
56.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
40.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
38.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
36.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
42.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
30.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
52.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
66.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
40.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
51.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
27.8
Online voting has increased participation
37.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
33.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
73.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
3,736,737
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.909
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.872 0.888 0.886 0.887 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.2 80.9 80.1 -0.8
Expected years of schooling 17.3 17.9 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.5 10.6 13.4 13.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 24,909 30,155 41,487 42,274 +787

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%
security
55.9%
unemployment
50.8%
road congestion
48.2%
health services
47.0%
affordable housing
39.4%
green spaces
35.2%
corruption
34.9%
fulfilling employment
30.9%
air pollution
29.8%
basic amenities
24.9%
public transport
24.0%
recycling
21.6%
school education
16.4%
citizen engagement
9.0%
social mobility
8.0%

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
58.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
58.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
49.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
67.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
57.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
39.1
Public safety is not a problem
31.4
Air pollution is not a problem
22.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
38.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.6
Public transport is satisfactory
28.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
37.3
Most children have access to a good school
39.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
40.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
32.3
Minorities feel welcome
32.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
30.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
69.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
39.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
19.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
23.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
38.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
56.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
40.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
38.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
36.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
42.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
30.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
52.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
66.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
40.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
51.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
27.8
Online voting has increased participation
37.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
33.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
73.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max