Dublin

Smart city ranking
63 Out of 141
44 out of 118 in 2021
BB BBB in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
BBB Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,423,957
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.95
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.942 0.955 0.943 0.945 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.3 82.5 82.0 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 18.8 18.7 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.5 12.7 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 55,660 68,371 41,946 44,057 +2,111

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
90.1%
health services
68.9%
security
38.0%
public transport
37.2%
road congestion
35.9%
unemployment
34.0%
corruption
27.8%
fulfilling employment
24.6%
school education
20.2%
air pollution
18.8%
recycling
17.7%
social mobility
15.1%
basic amenities
14.1%
green spaces
12.0%
citizen engagement
7.6%
% 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
62.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
49.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
73.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
55.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
61.8
Public safety is not a problem
31.4
Air pollution is not a problem
39.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
36.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
10.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.6
Public transport is satisfactory
42.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
67.0
Most children have access to a good school
65.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
61.1
Minorities feel welcome
54.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
55.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
51.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
37.2
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
35.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
63.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
50.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
25.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
45.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
28.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
34.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
56.4
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
51.3
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
49.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
48.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
65.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.0
Online voting has increased participation
38.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
38.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
61.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,423,957
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.95
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.942 0.955 0.943 0.945 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.3 82.5 82.0 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 18.8 18.7 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.5 12.7 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 55,660 68,371 41,946 44,057 +2,111

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
90.1%
health services
68.9%
security
38.0%
public transport
37.2%
road congestion
35.9%
unemployment
34.0%
corruption
27.8%
fulfilling employment
24.6%
school education
20.2%
air pollution
18.8%
recycling
17.7%
social mobility
15.1%
basic amenities
14.1%
green spaces
12.0%
citizen engagement
7.6%

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
62.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
49.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
73.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
55.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
61.8
Public safety is not a problem
31.4
Air pollution is not a problem
39.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
36.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
10.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.6
Public transport is satisfactory
42.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
67.0
Most children have access to a good school
65.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
61.1
Minorities feel welcome
54.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
55.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
51.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
37.2
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
35.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
63.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
50.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
25.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
45.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
28.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
34.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
56.4
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
51.3
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
49.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
48.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
65.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.0
Online voting has increased participation
38.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
38.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
61.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max