Osaka

Smart city ranking
98 Out of 141
90 out of 118 in 2021
B CCC in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,752,412
(UN Data)
HDI
0.928
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.915 0.919 0.923 0.925 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.8 12.9 9.0 9.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 40,799 42,932 8,559 8,920 +362

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
49.1%
health services
49.1%
affordable housing
39.1%
security
38.3%
fulfilling employment
36.0%
road congestion
33.2%
school education
33.1%
unemployment
27.6%
public transport
27.2%
air pollution
23.1%
corruption
22.7%
green spaces
21.5%
citizen engagement
19.5%
recycling
15.1%
social mobility
14.2%
% 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
38.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
40.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
67.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
65.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.8
Public safety is not a problem
47.0
Air pollution is not a problem
39.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
67.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
50.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
34.9
Public transport is satisfactory
70.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
53.9
Most children have access to a good school
50.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
45.1
Minorities feel welcome
35.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
47.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
56.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
44.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
42.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
49.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
42.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
51.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
45.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
25.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
35.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
27.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
45.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
54.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
53.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
31.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
35.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
54.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
55.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
30.1
Online voting has increased participation
30.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
31.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
41.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,752,412
(UN Data)
HDI
0.928
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.915 0.919 0.923 0.925 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.8 12.9 9.0 9.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 40,799 42,932 8,559 8,920 +362

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
49.1%
health services
49.1%
affordable housing
39.1%
security
38.3%
fulfilling employment
36.0%
road congestion
33.2%
school education
33.1%
unemployment
27.6%
public transport
27.2%
air pollution
23.1%
corruption
22.7%
green spaces
21.5%
citizen engagement
19.5%
recycling
15.1%
social mobility
14.2%

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
38.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
40.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
67.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
65.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.8
Public safety is not a problem
47.0
Air pollution is not a problem
39.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
67.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
50.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
34.9
Public transport is satisfactory
70.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
53.9
Most children have access to a good school
50.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
45.1
Minorities feel welcome
35.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
47.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
56.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
44.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
42.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
49.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
42.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
51.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
45.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
25.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
35.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
27.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
45.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
54.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
53.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
31.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
35.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
54.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
55.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
30.1
Online voting has increased participation
30.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
31.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
41.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max