Warsaw

Smart city ranking
44 Out of 141
41 out of 118 in 2021
BBB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
BBB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
3,095,025
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.926
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.872 0.880 0.876 0.876 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 78.5 78.7 76.9 76.5 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 16.4 16.3 16.0 16.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.3 12.5 12.7 12.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 27,626 31,623 47,078 49,238 +2,160

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
57.7%
security
43.7%
health services
43.3%
fulfilling employment
39.1%
air pollution
38.6%
road congestion
36.8%
basic amenities
36.2%
green spaces
32.5%
public transport
31.3%
recycling
28.7%
school education
20.4%
unemployment
18.7%
corruption
18.0%
social mobility
14.2%
citizen engagement
11.2%
% 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
47.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
59.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
52.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
64.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
61.3
Public safety is not a problem
61.1
Air pollution is not a problem
31.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
31.4
Public transport is satisfactory
63.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
65.4
Most children have access to a good school
68.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
69.3
Minorities feel welcome
58.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
63.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
54.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
51.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
62.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
64.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
49.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
50.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
59.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
71.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
78.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
63.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
45.2
Online voting has increased participation
57.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
63.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
67.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
3,095,025
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.926
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.872 0.880 0.876 0.876 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 78.5 78.7 76.9 76.5 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 16.4 16.3 16.0 16.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.3 12.5 12.7 12.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 27,626 31,623 47,078 49,238 +2,160

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
57.7%
security
43.7%
health services
43.3%
fulfilling employment
39.1%
air pollution
38.6%
road congestion
36.8%
basic amenities
36.2%
green spaces
32.5%
public transport
31.3%
recycling
28.7%
school education
20.4%
unemployment
18.7%
corruption
18.0%
social mobility
14.2%
citizen engagement
11.2%

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
47.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
59.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
52.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
64.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
61.3
Public safety is not a problem
61.1
Air pollution is not a problem
31.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
31.4
Public transport is satisfactory
63.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
65.4
Most children have access to a good school
68.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
69.3
Minorities feel welcome
58.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
63.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
54.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
51.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
62.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
64.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
49.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
50.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
59.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
71.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
78.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
63.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
45.2
Online voting has increased participation
57.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
63.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
67.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max