Prague

Smart city ranking
14 Out of 141
10 out of 118 in 2021
AA A in 2021
Factor ratings
A Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,335,084
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.96
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.891 0.900 0.892 0.889 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 79.2 79.4 78.6 77.7 -0.8
Expected years of schooling 16.8 16.8 16.2 16.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 11.4 11.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 31,597 38,109 26,681 29,002 +2,322

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
82.2%
road congestion
75.7%
corruption
52.0%
air pollution
43.6%
security
38.6%
green spaces
34.5%
citizen engagement
21.5%
unemployment
18.9%
recycling
18.8%
public transport
18.3%
fulfilling employment
18.1%
health services
16.2%
social mobility
13.6%
school education
10.6%
basic amenities
9.4%
% 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
58.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
54.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
73.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.2
Public safety is not a problem
61.8
Air pollution is not a problem
43.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
75.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
27.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.5
Public transport is satisfactory
68.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
75.1
Most children have access to a good school
74.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
69.8
Minorities feel welcome
58.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
49.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
81.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
36.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
58.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
52.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
64.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
56.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
62.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
46.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
63.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
35.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
47.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.3
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
72.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
44.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
53.3
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
80.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
35.4
Online voting has increased participation
46.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
52.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,335,084
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.96
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.891 0.900 0.892 0.889 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 79.2 79.4 78.6 77.7 -0.8
Expected years of schooling 16.8 16.8 16.2 16.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 11.4 11.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 31,597 38,109 26,681 29,002 +2,322

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
82.2%
road congestion
75.7%
corruption
52.0%
air pollution
43.6%
security
38.6%
green spaces
34.5%
citizen engagement
21.5%
unemployment
18.9%
recycling
18.8%
public transport
18.3%
fulfilling employment
18.1%
health services
16.2%
social mobility
13.6%
school education
10.6%
basic amenities
9.4%

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
58.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
54.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
73.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.2
Public safety is not a problem
61.8
Air pollution is not a problem
43.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
75.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
27.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.5
Public transport is satisfactory
68.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
75.1
Most children have access to a good school
74.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
69.8
Minorities feel welcome
58.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
49.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
81.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
36.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
58.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
52.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
64.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
56.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
62.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
46.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
63.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
35.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
47.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.3
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
72.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
44.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
53.3
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
80.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
35.4
Online voting has increased participation
46.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
52.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max