Philadelphia

Smart city ranking
92 Out of 141
85 out of 118 in 2021
B B in 2021
Factor ratings
B Structures
B Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,603,797
(UN Data)
HDI
0.923
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.926 0.920 0.921 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 78.9 78.9 77.4 77.2 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.4 13.4 7.4 7.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 56,140 63,826 10,046 10,258 +211

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
65.9%
security
62.5%
school education
45.9%
road congestion
37.8%
unemployment
34.9%
health services
33.9%
corruption
33.4%
fulfilling employment
26.8%
air pollution
25.1%
basic amenities
22.5%
green spaces
21.8%
public transport
19.9%
recycling
17.4%
citizen engagement
11.0%
social mobility
8.4%
% 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
50.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
46.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
71.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
45.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
54.0
Public safety is not a problem
23.6
Air pollution is not a problem
29.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
60.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
22.0
Public transport is satisfactory
49.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
58.3
Most children have access to a good school
38.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
50.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
54.4
Minorities feel welcome
57.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
51.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
55.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
34.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
45.2
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.3
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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
56.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
47.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
46.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
60.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
46.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
44.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
57.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
54.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
65.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
43.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
44.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
36.9
Online voting has increased participation
51.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
43.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
52.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,603,797
(UN Data)
HDI
0.923
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.926 0.920 0.921 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 78.9 78.9 77.4 77.2 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.4 13.4 7.4 7.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 56,140 63,826 10,046 10,258 +211

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
65.9%
security
62.5%
school education
45.9%
road congestion
37.8%
unemployment
34.9%
health services
33.9%
corruption
33.4%
fulfilling employment
26.8%
air pollution
25.1%
basic amenities
22.5%
green spaces
21.8%
public transport
19.9%
recycling
17.4%
citizen engagement
11.0%
social mobility
8.4%

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
50.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
46.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
71.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
45.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
54.0
Public safety is not a problem
23.6
Air pollution is not a problem
29.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
60.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
22.0
Public transport is satisfactory
49.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
58.3
Most children have access to a good school
38.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
50.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
54.4
Minorities feel welcome
57.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
51.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
55.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
34.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
45.2
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
39.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
56.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
47.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
46.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
60.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
46.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
44.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
57.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
54.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
65.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
43.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
44.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
36.9
Online voting has increased participation
51.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
43.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
52.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max