Guatemala City

Smart city ranking
141 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
D
Factor ratings
D Structures
D Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
3,036,405
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.722
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.635 0.627 -0.008
Life expectancy at birth 71.8 69.2 -2.6
Expected years of schooling 10.6 10.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.7 6.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 4,267 4,474 +207

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
87.1%
corruption
64.7%
health services
63.8%
basic amenities
49.1%
road congestion
48.3%
school education
45.7%
unemployment
36.2%
fulfilling employment
31.0%
public transport
30.2%
affordable housing
13.8%
air pollution
9.5%
recycling
6.9%
social mobility
4.3%
green spaces
2.6%
citizen engagement
2.6%
% 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
61.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
75.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
24.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
63.6%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
21.3
Recycling services are satisfactory
20.5
Public safety is not a problem
11.5
Air pollution is not a problem
30.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
22.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
26.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.8
Public transport is satisfactory
18.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
46.3
Most children have access to a good school
10.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
24.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
39.1
Minorities feel welcome
23.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
55.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
58.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
23.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
8.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
11.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
15.5
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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
26.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
31.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
25.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
39.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
17.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
43.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
26.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
28.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
24.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
34.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
52.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
27.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
40.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
57.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
11.9
Online voting has increased participation
18.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
16.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
3,036,405
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.722
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.635 0.627 -0.008
Life expectancy at birth 71.8 69.2 -2.6
Expected years of schooling 10.6 10.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.7 6.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 4,267 4,474 +207

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
87.1%
corruption
64.7%
health services
63.8%
basic amenities
49.1%
road congestion
48.3%
school education
45.7%
unemployment
36.2%
fulfilling employment
31.0%
public transport
30.2%
affordable housing
13.8%
air pollution
9.5%
recycling
6.9%
social mobility
4.3%
green spaces
2.6%
citizen engagement
2.6%

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
61.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
75.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
24.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
63.6%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
21.3
Recycling services are satisfactory
20.5
Public safety is not a problem
11.5
Air pollution is not a problem
30.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
22.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
26.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.8
Public transport is satisfactory
18.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
46.3
Most children have access to a good school
10.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
24.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
39.1
Minorities feel welcome
23.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
55.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
58.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
23.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
8.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
11.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
15.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
26.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
31.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
25.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
39.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
17.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
43.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
26.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
28.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
24.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
34.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
52.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
27.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
40.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
57.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
11.9
Online voting has increased participation
18.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
16.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max