Bogota

Smart city ranking
129 Out of 141
113 out of 118 in 2021
D D in 2021
Factor ratings
D Structures
C Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
7,181,469
(UN Data)
HDI
0.797
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.761 0.767 0.756 0.752 -0.004
Life expectancy at birth 77.1 77.3 74.8 72.8 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.4 14.4 14.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 8.3 8.5 9.6 9.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 12,896 14,257 11,581 11,732 +151

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
79.8%
health services
50.6%
corruption
47.9%
unemployment
42.1%
public transport
41.8%
air pollution
38.3%
fulfilling employment
35.7%
affordable housing
30.5%
road congestion
25.5%
basic amenities
24.1%
social mobility
20.0%
school education
17.7%
recycling
16.7%
green spaces
9.3%
citizen engagement
6.0%
% 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
67.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
73.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
58.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
32.3
Recycling services are satisfactory
41.9
Public safety is not a problem
17.4
Air pollution is not a problem
17.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
40.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.5
Public transport is satisfactory
22.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
51.7
Most children have access to a good school
38.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
41.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
37.2
Minorities feel welcome
29.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
64.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
70.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
43.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
16.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
25.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
35.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
38.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
43.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
61.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
35.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
43.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
46.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
56.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
60.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
48.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
25.5
Online voting has increased participation
33.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
7,181,469
(UN Data)
HDI
0.797
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.761 0.767 0.756 0.752 -0.004
Life expectancy at birth 77.1 77.3 74.8 72.8 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.4 14.4 14.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 8.3 8.5 9.6 9.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 12,896 14,257 11,581 11,732 +151

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
79.8%
health services
50.6%
corruption
47.9%
unemployment
42.1%
public transport
41.8%
air pollution
38.3%
fulfilling employment
35.7%
affordable housing
30.5%
road congestion
25.5%
basic amenities
24.1%
social mobility
20.0%
school education
17.7%
recycling
16.7%
green spaces
9.3%
citizen engagement
6.0%

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
67.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
73.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
58.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
32.3
Recycling services are satisfactory
41.9
Public safety is not a problem
17.4
Air pollution is not a problem
17.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
40.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.5
Public transport is satisfactory
22.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
51.7
Most children have access to a good school
38.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
41.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
37.2
Minorities feel welcome
29.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
64.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
70.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
43.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
16.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
25.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
35.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
38.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
43.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
61.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
35.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
43.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
46.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
56.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
60.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
48.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
25.5
Online voting has increased participation
33.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max