Zaragoza

Smart city ranking
54 Out of 141
51 out of 118 in 2021
CCC CCC in 2021
Factor ratings
B Structures
CC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,331,133
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.912
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.893 0.904 0.899 0.905 +0.006
Life expectancy at birth 83.4 83.6 82.3 83.0 +0.7
Expected years of schooling 17.9 17.6 17.9 17.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.8 10.3 8.7 8.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 35,041 40,975 11,201 9,526 -1,676

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%
fulfilling employment
69.1%
affordable housing
65.6%
health services
57.4%
unemployment
49.7%
security
33.8%
public transport
26.6%
corruption
25.5%
school education
25.0%
citizen engagement
21.1%
basic amenities
19.8%
recycling
16.9%
green spaces
15.3%
road congestion
14.7%
social mobility
14.3%
air pollution
12.1%
% 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
57.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
73.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
61.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
68.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.0
Public safety is not a problem
67.9
Air pollution is not a problem
53.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
30.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
49.9
Public transport is satisfactory
67.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
74.6
Most children have access to a good school
73.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
73.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
51.4
Minorities feel welcome
63.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.3
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
61.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
44.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
44.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
49.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
56.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
46.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
45.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
71.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
44.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
60.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
62.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
51.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
67.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
55.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
76.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
83.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.7
Online voting has increased participation
42.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
48.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
61.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,331,133
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.912
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.893 0.904 0.899 0.905 +0.006
Life expectancy at birth 83.4 83.6 82.3 83.0 +0.7
Expected years of schooling 17.9 17.6 17.9 17.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.8 10.3 8.7 8.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 35,041 40,975 11,201 9,526 -1,676

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%
fulfilling employment
69.1%
affordable housing
65.6%
health services
57.4%
unemployment
49.7%
security
33.8%
public transport
26.6%
corruption
25.5%
school education
25.0%
citizen engagement
21.1%
basic amenities
19.8%
recycling
16.9%
green spaces
15.3%
road congestion
14.7%
social mobility
14.3%
air pollution
12.1%

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
57.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
73.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
61.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
68.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.0
Public safety is not a problem
67.9
Air pollution is not a problem
53.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
30.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
49.9
Public transport is satisfactory
67.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
74.6
Most children have access to a good school
73.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
73.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
51.4
Minorities feel welcome
63.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.3
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
61.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
44.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
44.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
49.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
56.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
46.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
45.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
71.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
44.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
60.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
62.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
51.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
67.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
55.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
76.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
83.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.7
Online voting has increased participation
42.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
48.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
61.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max