Rotterdam

Smart city ranking
41 Out of 141
43 out of 118 in 2021
A BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
3,726,050
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.941
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.934 0.944 0.939 0.941 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.3 81.6 81.7 +0.0
Expected years of schooling 18.0 18.5 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.2 12.4 13.9 13.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 50,013 57,707 65,011 66,933 +1,922

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
73.0%
security
62.3%
unemployment
39.8%
health services
37.4%
air pollution
32.2%
basic amenities
30.3%
road congestion
30.3%
school education
26.9%
green spaces
25.2%
public transport
23.5%
recycling
19.6%
citizen engagement
18.1%
fulfilling employment
14.8%
social mobility
14.7%
corruption
13.0%
% 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
62.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
73.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
60.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.8
Public safety is not a problem
47.6
Air pollution is not a problem
36.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
71.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
32.2
Public transport is satisfactory
69.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
68.3
Most children have access to a good school
71.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
62.3
Minorities feel welcome
58.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
56.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
58.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
49.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
57.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
51.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
59.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
52.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
39.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
62.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
33.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
50.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
49.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
49.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
68.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
41.3
Online voting has increased participation
52.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
53.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
58.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
3,726,050
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.941
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.934 0.944 0.939 0.941 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.3 81.6 81.7 +0.0
Expected years of schooling 18.0 18.5 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.2 12.4 13.9 13.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 50,013 57,707 65,011 66,933 +1,922

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
73.0%
security
62.3%
unemployment
39.8%
health services
37.4%
air pollution
32.2%
basic amenities
30.3%
road congestion
30.3%
school education
26.9%
green spaces
25.2%
public transport
23.5%
recycling
19.6%
citizen engagement
18.1%
fulfilling employment
14.8%
social mobility
14.7%
corruption
13.0%

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
62.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
73.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
60.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.8
Public safety is not a problem
47.6
Air pollution is not a problem
36.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
71.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
32.2
Public transport is satisfactory
69.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
68.3
Most children have access to a good school
71.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
62.3
Minorities feel welcome
58.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
56.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
58.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
49.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
57.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
51.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
59.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
52.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
39.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
62.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
33.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
50.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
49.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
49.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
68.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
41.3
Online voting has increased participation
52.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
53.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
58.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max