Manchester

Smart city ranking
73 Out of 141
58 out of 118 in 2021
BB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
553,230
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.915
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.932 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.4 17.5 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.2 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,507 46,071 36,993 39,746 +2,753

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
69.7%
health services
46.6%
road congestion
44.0%
unemployment
43.0%
security
36.3%
air pollution
34.3%
public transport
28.1%
green spaces
27.0%
fulfilling employment
24.7%
recycling
24.3%
school education
21.6%
corruption
17.9%
social mobility
14.5%
basic amenities
12.6%
citizen engagement
11.5%
% 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
57.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
54.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.6%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
66.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.0
Public safety is not a problem
40.8
Air pollution is not a problem
36.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
57.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
34.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
25.8
Public transport is satisfactory
58.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.2
Most children have access to a good school
67.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
63.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.3
Minorities feel welcome
66.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
59.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
59.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
49.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
45.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
63.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
58.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
58.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
32.3
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
52.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
34.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
37.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
69.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
63.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
52.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
38.8
Online voting has increased participation
53.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
54.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
553,230
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.915
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.932 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.4 17.5 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.2 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,507 46,071 36,993 39,746 +2,753

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
69.7%
health services
46.6%
road congestion
44.0%
unemployment
43.0%
security
36.3%
air pollution
34.3%
public transport
28.1%
green spaces
27.0%
fulfilling employment
24.7%
recycling
24.3%
school education
21.6%
corruption
17.9%
social mobility
14.5%
basic amenities
12.6%
citizen engagement
11.5%

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
57.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
54.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.6%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
66.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.0
Public safety is not a problem
40.8
Air pollution is not a problem
36.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
57.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
34.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
25.8
Public transport is satisfactory
58.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.2
Most children have access to a good school
67.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
63.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.3
Minorities feel welcome
66.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
59.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
59.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
49.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
45.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
63.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
58.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
58.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
32.3
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
52.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
34.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
37.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
69.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
63.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
52.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
38.8
Online voting has increased participation
53.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
54.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max