Islamabad

Smart city ranking
120 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
CC
Factor ratings
CC Structures
CC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,009,003
(UN Data)
HDI
0.659
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.543 0.544 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 66.3 66.1 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 8.7 8.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.7 13.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 61,462 64,765 +3,304

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
66.7%
basic amenities
55.8%
unemployment
52.5%
corruption
43.3%
security
40.0%
health services
35.0%
public transport
32.5%
fulfilling employment
30.0%
air pollution
23.3%
school education
23.3%
social mobility
20.8%
recycling
18.3%
road congestion
16.7%
green spaces
15.0%
citizen engagement
12.5%
% 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
78.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
76.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
67.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
57.5%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
57.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
56.3
Public safety is not a problem
32.2
Air pollution is not a problem
37.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
57.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
43.3
Public transport is satisfactory
56.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
46.8
Most children have access to a good school
59.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
52.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
56.5
Minorities feel welcome
65.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
82.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
73.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
57.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
31.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
38.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
43.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
58.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
50.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
41.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
67.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
43.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
64.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
54.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
44.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
66.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.9
IT skills are taught well in schools
61.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
64.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
65.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
51.7
Online voting has increased participation
56.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
56.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
74.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,009,003
(UN Data)
HDI
0.659
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.543 0.544 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 66.3 66.1 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 8.7 8.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.7 13.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 61,462 64,765 +3,304

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
66.7%
basic amenities
55.8%
unemployment
52.5%
corruption
43.3%
security
40.0%
health services
35.0%
public transport
32.5%
fulfilling employment
30.0%
air pollution
23.3%
school education
23.3%
social mobility
20.8%
recycling
18.3%
road congestion
16.7%
green spaces
15.0%
citizen engagement
12.5%

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
78.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
76.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
67.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
57.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
57.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
56.3
Public safety is not a problem
32.2
Air pollution is not a problem
37.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
57.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
43.3
Public transport is satisfactory
56.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
46.8
Most children have access to a good school
59.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
52.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
56.5
Minorities feel welcome
65.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
82.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
73.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
57.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
31.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
38.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
43.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
58.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
50.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
41.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
67.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
43.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
64.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
54.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
44.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
66.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.9
IT skills are taught well in schools
61.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
64.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
65.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
51.7
Online voting has increased participation
56.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
56.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
74.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max