Doha

Smart city ranking
59 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
BB
Factor ratings
BB Structures
B Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,186,023
(UN Data)
HDI
0.855
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.854 0.855 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 79.1 79.3 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 12.6 12.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.8 13.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 45,038 46,808 +1,770

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
78.0%
road congestion
47.5%
fulfilling employment
45.8%
unemployment
36.4%
air pollution
33.1%
green spaces
32.2%
recycling
27.1%
health services
26.3%
public transport
25.4%
basic amenities
22.0%
social mobility
19.5%
school education
18.6%
corruption
17.8%
citizen engagement
17.8%
security
16.1%
% 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
65.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
78.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
82.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
62.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
85.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
76.0
Public safety is not a problem
79.1
Air pollution is not a problem
60.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
85.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
47.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
59.6
Public transport is satisfactory
75.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
50.6
Most children have access to a good school
67.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
61.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.6
Minorities feel welcome
68.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
75.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
76.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
70.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
53.5
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Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
77.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
72.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
70.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
80.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
54.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
75.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
72.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
63.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
60.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
75.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
70.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
71.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
66.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
83.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
88.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
64.1
Online voting has increased participation
59.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
62.9
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
80.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,186,023
(UN Data)
HDI
0.855
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.854 0.855 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 79.1 79.3 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 12.6 12.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.8 13.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 45,038 46,808 +1,770

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
78.0%
road congestion
47.5%
fulfilling employment
45.8%
unemployment
36.4%
air pollution
33.1%
green spaces
32.2%
recycling
27.1%
health services
26.3%
public transport
25.4%
basic amenities
22.0%
social mobility
19.5%
school education
18.6%
corruption
17.8%
citizen engagement
17.8%
security
16.1%

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
65.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
78.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
82.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
62.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
85.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
76.0
Public safety is not a problem
79.1
Air pollution is not a problem
60.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
85.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
47.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
59.6
Public transport is satisfactory
75.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
50.6
Most children have access to a good school
67.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
61.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.6
Minorities feel welcome
68.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
75.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
76.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
70.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
53.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
77.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
72.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
70.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
80.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
54.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
75.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
72.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
63.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
60.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
75.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
70.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
71.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
66.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
83.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
88.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
64.1
Online voting has increased participation
59.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
62.9
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
80.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max