Nairobi

Smart city ranking
131 Out of 141
115 out of 118 in 2021
C D in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
C Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
5,118,844
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.636
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.579 0.601 0.578 0.575 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 66.3 66.7 62.7 61.4 -1.3
Expected years of schooling 11.1 11.3 10.7 10.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.6 6.6 9.6 9.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 3,052 4,244 31,637 33,155 +1,518

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%
basic amenities
70.9%
security
68.7%
unemployment
66.0%
corruption
58.4%
affordable housing
55.6%
health services
54.5%
fulfilling employment
32.1%
road congestion
30.9%
air pollution
14.0%
school education
12.0%
public transport
10.6%
citizen engagement
7.6%
recycling
6.2%
green spaces
4.4%
social mobility
3.3%
% 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
75.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
86.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
64.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
64.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
36.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
43.2
Public safety is not a problem
29.2
Air pollution is not a problem
19.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
37.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.3
Public transport is satisfactory
42.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
26.1
Most children have access to a good school
38.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
43.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.1
Minorities feel welcome
49.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
48.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
52.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
12.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
30.4
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
39.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
40.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
42.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
19.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
28.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
58.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
45.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
61.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
57.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
29.7
Online voting has increased participation
33.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
40.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
69.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
5,118,844
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.636
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.579 0.601 0.578 0.575 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 66.3 66.7 62.7 61.4 -1.3
Expected years of schooling 11.1 11.3 10.7 10.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.6 6.6 9.6 9.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 3,052 4,244 31,637 33,155 +1,518

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%
basic amenities
70.9%
security
68.7%
unemployment
66.0%
corruption
58.4%
affordable housing
55.6%
health services
54.5%
fulfilling employment
32.1%
road congestion
30.9%
air pollution
14.0%
school education
12.0%
public transport
10.6%
citizen engagement
7.6%
recycling
6.2%
green spaces
4.4%
social mobility
3.3%

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
75.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
86.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
64.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
64.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
36.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
43.2
Public safety is not a problem
29.2
Air pollution is not a problem
19.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
37.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
14.3
Public transport is satisfactory
42.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
26.1
Most children have access to a good school
38.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
43.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.1
Minorities feel welcome
49.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
48.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
52.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
12.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
30.4
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
39.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
40.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
42.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
19.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
55.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
28.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
58.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
45.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
61.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
57.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
29.7
Online voting has increased participation
33.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
40.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
69.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max