Amman

Smart city ranking
135 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
D
Factor ratings
D Structures
D Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
4,007,526
(UN Data)
HDI
0.737
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.723 0.720 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 75.2 74.3 -0.9
Expected years of schooling 10.7 10.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.2 13.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 31,164 33,034 +1,869

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
64.2%
unemployment
62.5%
affordable housing
60.8%
corruption
58.3%
fulfilling employment
34.2%
public transport
33.3%
green spaces
33.3%
basic amenities
31.7%
health services
31.7%
air pollution
19.2%
school education
18.3%
security
14.2%
recycling
13.3%
citizen engagement
5.0%
social mobility
3.3%
% 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
50.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
59.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
54.4%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
40.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
23.1
Public safety is not a problem
33.5
Air pollution is not a problem
29.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
51.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
8.1
Public transport is satisfactory
30.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
22.9
Most children have access to a good school
34.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
27.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
24.0
Minorities feel welcome
47.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
27.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
45.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
12.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
15.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
26.3
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Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
41.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
38.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
35.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
56.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
26.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
57.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
51.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
28.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
48.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
47.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
57.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
41.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
42.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
55.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
29.0
Online voting has increased participation
37.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
35.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
56.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
4,007,526
(UN Data)
HDI
0.737
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.723 0.720 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 75.2 74.3 -0.9
Expected years of schooling 10.7 10.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.2 13.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 31,164 33,034 +1,869

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
64.2%
unemployment
62.5%
affordable housing
60.8%
corruption
58.3%
fulfilling employment
34.2%
public transport
33.3%
green spaces
33.3%
basic amenities
31.7%
health services
31.7%
air pollution
19.2%
school education
18.3%
security
14.2%
recycling
13.3%
citizen engagement
5.0%
social mobility
3.3%

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
50.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
59.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
54.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
40.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
23.1
Public safety is not a problem
33.5
Air pollution is not a problem
29.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
51.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
8.1
Public transport is satisfactory
30.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
22.9
Most children have access to a good school
34.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
27.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
24.0
Minorities feel welcome
47.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
27.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
45.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
12.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
15.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
26.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
41.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
38.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
35.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
56.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
26.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
57.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
51.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
28.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
48.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
47.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
57.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
41.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
42.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
55.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
29.0
Online voting has increased participation
37.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
35.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
56.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max