Shanghai

Smart city ranking
25 Out of 141
32 out of 118 in 2021
BB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
28,516,903
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.88
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.758 0.761 0.764 0.768 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 78.1 78.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 13.9 14.0 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.9 8.1 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 16,127 16,057 58,144 60,365 +2,221

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%
road congestion
59.2%
affordable housing
44.5%
air pollution
44.1%
fulfilling employment
38.2%
basic amenities
34.1%
health services
33.6%
social mobility
32.3%
corruption
28.3%
public transport
25.0%
unemployment
23.1%
school education
20.0%
security
19.9%
recycling
15.5%
green spaces
15.0%
citizen engagement
14.7%
% 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
85.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
84.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
90.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
83.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
81.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
79.9
Public safety is not a problem
69.7
Air pollution is not a problem
49.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
78.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
54.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
35.4
Public transport is satisfactory
64.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
83.3
Most children have access to a good school
76.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
73.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
80.4
Minorities feel welcome
79.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
78.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
85.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
78.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
56.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
64.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
73.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
83.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
79.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
81.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
83.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
79.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
91.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
69.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
83.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
81.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
87.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
87.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
86.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
84.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
80.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
90.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
90.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
73.3
Online voting has increased participation
75.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
83.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
85.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
28,516,903
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.88
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.758 0.761 0.764 0.768 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 78.1 78.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 13.9 14.0 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.9 8.1 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 16,127 16,057 58,144 60,365 +2,221

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%
road congestion
59.2%
affordable housing
44.5%
air pollution
44.1%
fulfilling employment
38.2%
basic amenities
34.1%
health services
33.6%
social mobility
32.3%
corruption
28.3%
public transport
25.0%
unemployment
23.1%
school education
20.0%
security
19.9%
recycling
15.5%
green spaces
15.0%
citizen engagement
14.7%

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
85.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
84.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
90.6%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
83.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
81.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
79.9
Public safety is not a problem
69.7
Air pollution is not a problem
49.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
78.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
54.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
35.4
Public transport is satisfactory
64.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
83.3
Most children have access to a good school
76.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
73.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
80.4
Minorities feel welcome
79.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
78.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
85.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
78.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
56.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
64.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
73.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
83.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
79.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
81.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
83.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
79.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
91.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
69.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
83.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
81.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
87.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
87.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
86.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
84.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
80.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
90.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
90.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
73.3
Online voting has increased participation
75.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
83.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
85.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max