Montreal

Smart city ranking
69 Out of 141
55 out of 118 in 2021
BB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
B Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,704,690
(UN Data)
HDI
0.923
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.922 0.929 0.931 0.936 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 82.1 82.7 +0.6
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.2 16.4 16.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.4 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 43,602 48,527 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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
78.9%
health services
64.2%
road congestion
55.0%
security
39.3%
public transport
29.7%
corruption
28.9%
air pollution
25.6%
school education
23.5%
unemployment
23.2%
fulfilling employment
20.0%
recycling
18.8%
green spaces
16.9%
basic amenities
15.6%
social mobility
13.6%
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
57.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
63.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.3
Public safety is not a problem
56.4
Air pollution is not a problem
42.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
47.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
18.2
Public transport is satisfactory
59.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
70.7
Most children have access to a good school
69.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.1
Minorities feel welcome
61.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
72.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
60.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
44.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.6
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
50.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
44.9
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
38.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
37.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
38.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
47.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
54.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
51.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
72.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
35.5
Online voting has increased participation
40.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
50.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,704,690
(UN Data)
HDI
0.923
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.922 0.929 0.931 0.936 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 82.1 82.7 +0.6
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.2 16.4 16.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.4 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 43,602 48,527 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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
78.9%
health services
64.2%
road congestion
55.0%
security
39.3%
public transport
29.7%
corruption
28.9%
air pollution
25.6%
school education
23.5%
unemployment
23.2%
fulfilling employment
20.0%
recycling
18.8%
green spaces
16.9%
basic amenities
15.6%
social mobility
13.6%
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
57.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
63.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.3
Public safety is not a problem
56.4
Air pollution is not a problem
42.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
47.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
18.2
Public transport is satisfactory
59.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
70.7
Most children have access to a good school
69.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.1
Minorities feel welcome
61.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
72.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
60.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
44.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.6
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
50.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
44.9
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
38.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
37.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
38.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
47.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
54.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
51.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
72.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
35.5
Online voting has increased participation
40.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
50.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max