Auckland

Smart city ranking
22 Out of 141
16 out of 118 in 2021
A AA in 2021
Factor ratings
A Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,346,091
(UN Data)
HDI
0.951
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.921 0.931 0.936 0.937 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.3 82.7 82.5 -0.3
Expected years of schooling 18.8 18.8 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.8 8.7 8.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 35,108 40,799 16,804 17,030 +226

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
84.8%
road congestion
65.8%
health services
42.5%
public transport
40.6%
security
40.2%
unemployment
36.8%
fulfilling employment
24.4%
basic amenities
23.5%
school education
21.5%
recycling
19.5%
air pollution
17.7%
corruption
13.0%
green spaces
10.7%
citizen engagement
10.2%
social mobility
9.9%
% 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
70.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
78.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.9
Public safety is not a problem
49.3
Air pollution is not a problem
58.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
65.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
20.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
17.2
Public transport is satisfactory
43.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.9
Most children have access to a good school
74.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
68.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.9
Minorities feel welcome
61.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
79.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
59.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
54.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
61.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
64.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
58.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
53.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
65.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
39.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
38.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
53.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
53.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
78.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
54.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
70.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
76.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.8
Online voting has increased participation
52.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
46.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,346,091
(UN Data)
HDI
0.951
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.921 0.931 0.936 0.937 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 82.1 82.3 82.7 82.5 -0.3
Expected years of schooling 18.8 18.8 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.8 8.7 8.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 35,108 40,799 16,804 17,030 +226

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
84.8%
road congestion
65.8%
health services
42.5%
public transport
40.6%
security
40.2%
unemployment
36.8%
fulfilling employment
24.4%
basic amenities
23.5%
school education
21.5%
recycling
19.5%
air pollution
17.7%
corruption
13.0%
green spaces
10.7%
citizen engagement
10.2%
social mobility
9.9%

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
70.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
78.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.9
Public safety is not a problem
49.3
Air pollution is not a problem
58.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
65.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
20.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
17.2
Public transport is satisfactory
43.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.9
Most children have access to a good school
74.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
68.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.9
Minorities feel welcome
61.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
79.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
59.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
54.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
61.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
64.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
58.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
53.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
65.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
39.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
38.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
53.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
53.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
78.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
54.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
70.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
76.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.8
Online voting has increased participation
52.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
46.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max