Bologna

Smart city ranking
51 Out of 141
48 out of 118 in 2021
BB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
4,438,937
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.924
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.883 0.892 0.889 0.895 +0.006
Life expectancy at birth 83.4 83.5 82.4 82.9 +0.4
Expected years of schooling 16.2 16.1 16.2 16.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.2 10.4 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 36,141 42,776 62,573 64,660 +2,087

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
57.7%
air pollution
56.5%
security
54.0%
road congestion
50.1%
fulfilling employment
42.8%
unemployment
39.6%
recycling
25.8%
public transport
22.8%
social mobility
21.2%
corruption
19.5%
basic amenities
18.2%
health services
18.1%
green spaces
17.0%
citizen engagement
15.5%
school education
7.8%
% 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
63.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
57.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.7
Public safety is not a problem
44.9
Air pollution is not a problem
29.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
74.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
73.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
29.6
Public transport is satisfactory
62.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
41.1
Most children have access to a good school
70.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
51.4
Minorities feel welcome
54.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
72.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
79.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
43.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
44.4
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
54.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
57.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
57.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
47.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
77.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
56.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
70.2
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
66.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
53.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
52.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
83.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
46.5
Online voting has increased participation
46.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
50.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
4,438,937
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.924
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.883 0.892 0.889 0.895 +0.006
Life expectancy at birth 83.4 83.5 82.4 82.9 +0.4
Expected years of schooling 16.2 16.1 16.2 16.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.2 10.4 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 36,141 42,776 62,573 64,660 +2,087

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
57.7%
air pollution
56.5%
security
54.0%
road congestion
50.1%
fulfilling employment
42.8%
unemployment
39.6%
recycling
25.8%
public transport
22.8%
social mobility
21.2%
corruption
19.5%
basic amenities
18.2%
health services
18.1%
green spaces
17.0%
citizen engagement
15.5%
school education
7.8%

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
63.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
57.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.7
Public safety is not a problem
44.9
Air pollution is not a problem
29.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
74.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
73.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
29.6
Public transport is satisfactory
62.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
41.1
Most children have access to a good school
70.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
51.4
Minorities feel welcome
54.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
72.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
79.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
43.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
44.4
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
54.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
57.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
57.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
47.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
77.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
56.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
70.2
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
66.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
53.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
52.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
83.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
46.5
Online voting has increased participation
46.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
50.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max