Rio de Janeiro

Smart city ranking
136 Out of 141
118 out of 118 in 2021
D D in 2021
Factor ratings
D Structures
D Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
13,634,274
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.783
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.761 0.765 0.758 0.754 -0.004
Life expectancy at birth 75.7 75.9 74.0 72.8 -1.3
Expected years of schooling 15.4 15.4 15.6 15.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.8 8.0 10.9 10.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 14,068 14,263 22,286 24,563 +2,277

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%
security
86.3%
health services
73.4%
public transport
53.0%
unemployment
52.3%
school education
46.6%
basic amenities
34.9%
corruption
34.4%
affordable housing
26.1%
fulfilling employment
25.0%
social mobility
14.4%
road congestion
13.7%
air pollution
10.0%
recycling
7.5%
green spaces
5.4%
citizen engagement
4.6%
% 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
65.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
78.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
30.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
36.1
Public safety is not a problem
12.8
Air pollution is not a problem
26.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
25.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.7
Public transport is satisfactory
14.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
41.4
Most children have access to a good school
18.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
31.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
35.9
Minorities feel welcome
21.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
54.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
61.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
37.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
12.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
18.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
24.8
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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
29.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
31.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
40.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
24.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
41.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
43.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
45.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
52.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
55.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
23.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
44.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
53.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
76.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
21.8
Online voting has increased participation
38.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
34.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
13,634,274
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.783
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.761 0.765 0.758 0.754 -0.004
Life expectancy at birth 75.7 75.9 74.0 72.8 -1.3
Expected years of schooling 15.4 15.4 15.6 15.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.8 8.0 10.9 10.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 14,068 14,263 22,286 24,563 +2,277

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%
security
86.3%
health services
73.4%
public transport
53.0%
unemployment
52.3%
school education
46.6%
basic amenities
34.9%
corruption
34.4%
affordable housing
26.1%
fulfilling employment
25.0%
social mobility
14.4%
road congestion
13.7%
air pollution
10.0%
recycling
7.5%
green spaces
5.4%
citizen engagement
4.6%

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
65.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
78.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
30.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
36.1
Public safety is not a problem
12.8
Air pollution is not a problem
26.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
25.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.7
Public transport is satisfactory
14.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
41.4
Most children have access to a good school
18.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
31.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
35.9
Minorities feel welcome
21.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
54.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
61.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
37.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
12.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
18.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
24.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
29.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
31.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
40.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
24.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
41.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
43.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
45.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
52.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
55.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
23.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
44.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
53.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
76.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
21.8
Online voting has increased participation
38.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
34.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max