Buenos Aires

Smart city ranking
124 Out of 141
104 out of 118 in 2021
C D in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
C Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
15,567,820
(UN Data)
HDI
0.812
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.830 0.845 0.840 0.842 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 76.5 76.7 75.9 75.4 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 17.6 17.7 17.9 17.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.6 10.9 12.7 12.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 17,611 21,190 47,078 49,238 +2,160

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
76.4%
unemployment
57.4%
corruption
52.3%
health services
49.3%
affordable housing
38.9%
school education
38.5%
basic amenities
30.6%
fulfilling employment
30.5%
road congestion
26.2%
air pollution
18.6%
public transport
15.2%
recycling
13.7%
citizen engagement
11.3%
social mobility
10.0%
green spaces
8.5%
% 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
58.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
74.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
45.9%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
66.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
39.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
43.6
Public safety is not a problem
18.5
Air pollution is not a problem
24.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
41.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
22.3
Public transport is satisfactory
45.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
39.8
Most children have access to a good school
31.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
46.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
31.4
Minorities feel welcome
41.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
46.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
22.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
28.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
40.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
42.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
44.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
48.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
23.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
56.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
54.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
56.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
63.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
53.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
36.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
45.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.2
Online voting has increased participation
35.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
62.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
15,567,820
(UN Data)
HDI
0.812
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.830 0.845 0.840 0.842 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 76.5 76.7 75.9 75.4 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 17.6 17.7 17.9 17.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 10.6 10.9 12.7 12.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 17,611 21,190 47,078 49,238 +2,160

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
76.4%
unemployment
57.4%
corruption
52.3%
health services
49.3%
affordable housing
38.9%
school education
38.5%
basic amenities
30.6%
fulfilling employment
30.5%
road congestion
26.2%
air pollution
18.6%
public transport
15.2%
recycling
13.7%
citizen engagement
11.3%
social mobility
10.0%
green spaces
8.5%

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
58.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
74.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
45.9%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
66.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
39.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
43.6
Public safety is not a problem
18.5
Air pollution is not a problem
24.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
41.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
22.3
Public transport is satisfactory
45.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
39.8
Most children have access to a good school
31.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
46.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
31.4
Minorities feel welcome
41.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
46.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
22.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
28.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
40.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
42.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
44.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
48.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
23.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
56.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
54.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
56.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
63.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
53.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
36.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
45.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.2
Online voting has increased participation
35.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
62.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max