Copenhagen

Smart city ranking
4 Out of 141
5 out of 118 in 2021
AA AAA in 2021
Factor ratings
AAA Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,855,084
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.967
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.930 0.940 0.947 0.948 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 80.8 80.9 81.6 81.4 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 19.1 18.9 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.6 12.6 N/A N/A N/A
GNI per capita (PPP $) 48,836 58,662 58,644 62,607 +3,963

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
79.1%
road congestion
46.2%
air pollution
44.4%
green spaces
31.2%
public transport
29.5%
health services
25.1%
unemployment
25.0%
security
23.6%
recycling
22.1%
basic amenities
19.0%
school education
18.8%
fulfilling employment
18.8%
social mobility
18.4%
citizen engagement
17.3%
corruption
15.5%
% 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
49.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
81.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
78.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
79.3
Public safety is not a problem
73.1
Air pollution is not a problem
49.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
79.2
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
38.2
Public transport is satisfactory
67.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
78.4
Most children have access to a good school
80.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
73.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
73.9
Minorities feel welcome
61.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
74.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
84.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
64.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
60.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
66.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
65.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
51.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
46.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
70.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
41.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
45.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
64.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
40.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
62.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
47.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
40.8
Online voting has increased participation
45.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
50.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
52.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,855,084
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.967
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.930 0.940 0.947 0.948 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 80.8 80.9 81.6 81.4 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 19.1 18.9 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.6 12.6 N/A N/A N/A
GNI per capita (PPP $) 48,836 58,662 58,644 62,607 +3,963

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
79.1%
road congestion
46.2%
air pollution
44.4%
green spaces
31.2%
public transport
29.5%
health services
25.1%
unemployment
25.0%
security
23.6%
recycling
22.1%
basic amenities
19.0%
school education
18.8%
fulfilling employment
18.8%
social mobility
18.4%
citizen engagement
17.3%
corruption
15.5%

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
49.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
81.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
78.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
79.3
Public safety is not a problem
73.1
Air pollution is not a problem
49.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
79.2
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
38.2
Public transport is satisfactory
67.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
78.4
Most children have access to a good school
80.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
73.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
73.9
Minorities feel welcome
61.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
74.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
84.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
64.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
60.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
66.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
65.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
51.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
46.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
70.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
41.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
45.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
64.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
40.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
62.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
47.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
40.8
Online voting has increased participation
45.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
50.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
52.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max