Marseille

Smart city ranking
101 Out of 141
91 out of 118 in 2021
CC CC in 2021
Factor ratings
CC Structures
CC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
5,116,360
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.899
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.891 0.901 0.898 0.903 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.5 82.7 82.2 82.5 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 15.5 15.6 15.8 15.8 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 40,511 47,173 67,736 76,169 +8,433

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
71.3%
affordable housing
55.7%
road congestion
48.5%
air pollution
43.4%
unemployment
35.8%
corruption
32.0%
recycling
30.5%
basic amenities
27.1%
public transport
22.0%
health services
21.5%
green spaces
19.6%
school education
17.4%
fulfilling employment
16.6%
social mobility
10.4%
citizen engagement
9.3%
% 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
51.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
57.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
44.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
69.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
46.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
39.5
Public safety is not a problem
33.1
Air pollution is not a problem
23.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
59.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
21.5
Public transport is satisfactory
51.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
54.0
Most children have access to a good school
52.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
48.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
48.9
Minorities feel welcome
46.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
54.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.5
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
34.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
35.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
39.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
39.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
55.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
52.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
37.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
41.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
58.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
52.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
49.9
IT skills are taught well in schools
54.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
44.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
62.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
71.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
34.4
Online voting has increased participation
36.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
42.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
49.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
5,116,360
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.899
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.891 0.901 0.898 0.903 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.5 82.7 82.2 82.5 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 15.5 15.6 15.8 15.8 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 40,511 47,173 67,736 76,169 +8,433

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
71.3%
affordable housing
55.7%
road congestion
48.5%
air pollution
43.4%
unemployment
35.8%
corruption
32.0%
recycling
30.5%
basic amenities
27.1%
public transport
22.0%
health services
21.5%
green spaces
19.6%
school education
17.4%
fulfilling employment
16.6%
social mobility
10.4%
citizen engagement
9.3%

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
51.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
57.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
44.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
69.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
46.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
39.5
Public safety is not a problem
33.1
Air pollution is not a problem
23.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
59.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
21.5
Public transport is satisfactory
51.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
54.0
Most children have access to a good school
52.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
48.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
48.9
Minorities feel welcome
46.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
54.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.5
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
34.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
35.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
39.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
39.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
55.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
52.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
42.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
37.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
41.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
58.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
52.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
49.9
IT skills are taught well in schools
54.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
44.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
62.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
71.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
34.4
Online voting has increased participation
36.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
42.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
49.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max