San Francisco

Smart city ranking
68 Out of 141
54 out of 118 in 2021
BB B in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
873,965
(UN Data)
HDI
0.931
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
82.3%
security
53.7%
road congestion
49.7%
health services
41.2%
unemployment
35.0%
school education
28.8%
corruption
27.3%
fulfilling employment
23.3%
air pollution
22.3%
public transport
22.2%
basic amenities
21.3%
social mobility
18.1%
green spaces
13.3%
recycling
13.3%
citizen engagement
10.7%
% 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
50.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
71.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
41.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
61.5
Public safety is not a problem
28.0
Air pollution is not a problem
43.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
20.5
Public transport is satisfactory
49.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
59.2
Most children have access to a good school
52.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.0
Minorities feel welcome
59.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
63.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
38.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
52.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
62.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
39.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
56.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
51.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
43.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
48.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
47.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
51.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
61.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
57.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
66.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
45.6
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
64.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.5
Online voting has increased participation
53.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
48.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
51.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
873,965
(UN Data)
HDI
0.931
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
82.3%
security
53.7%
road congestion
49.7%
health services
41.2%
unemployment
35.0%
school education
28.8%
corruption
27.3%
fulfilling employment
23.3%
air pollution
22.3%
public transport
22.2%
basic amenities
21.3%
social mobility
18.1%
green spaces
13.3%
recycling
13.3%
citizen engagement
10.7%

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
50.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
71.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
41.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
61.5
Public safety is not a problem
28.0
Air pollution is not a problem
43.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
20.5
Public transport is satisfactory
49.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
59.2
Most children have access to a good school
52.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.0
Minorities feel welcome
59.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
63.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
38.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
52.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
62.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
39.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
56.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
51.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
43.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
48.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
47.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
51.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
61.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
57.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
66.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
45.6
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
64.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.5
Online voting has increased participation
53.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
48.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
51.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max