Beirut

Smart city ranking
139 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
D
Factor ratings
D Structures
D Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,433,155
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.677
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.726 0.706 -0.020
Life expectancy at birth 77.8 75.1 -2.8
Expected years of schooling 11.3 11.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.3 11.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 45,232 46,112 +879

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%
unemployment
59.3%
basic amenities
56.8%
corruption
55.1%
security
51.7%
affordable housing
46.6%
health services
44.9%
road congestion
35.6%
public transport
31.4%
school education
28.0%
air pollution
25.4%
fulfilling employment
23.7%
green spaces
16.1%
recycling
12.7%
citizen engagement
5.1%
social mobility
1.7%
% 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
55.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
38.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
41.5%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
28.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
24.9
Public safety is not a problem
24.7
Air pollution is not a problem
14.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
31.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
20.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
11.2
Public transport is satisfactory
17.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
25.4
Most children have access to a good school
21.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
24.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
25.0
Minorities feel welcome
42.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
25.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
55.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
38.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
13.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
17.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
21.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
31.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
34.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
31.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
39.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
26.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
53.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
29.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
33.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
38.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
36.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
48.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
48.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
37.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
38.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
59.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
18.9
Online voting has increased participation
31.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
28.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
33.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,433,155
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.677
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.726 0.706 -0.020
Life expectancy at birth 77.8 75.1 -2.8
Expected years of schooling 11.3 11.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.3 11.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 45,232 46,112 +879

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%
unemployment
59.3%
basic amenities
56.8%
corruption
55.1%
security
51.7%
affordable housing
46.6%
health services
44.9%
road congestion
35.6%
public transport
31.4%
school education
28.0%
air pollution
25.4%
fulfilling employment
23.7%
green spaces
16.1%
recycling
12.7%
citizen engagement
5.1%
social mobility
1.7%

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
55.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
38.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
41.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
28.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
24.9
Public safety is not a problem
24.7
Air pollution is not a problem
14.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
31.9
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
20.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
11.2
Public transport is satisfactory
17.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
25.4
Most children have access to a good school
21.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
24.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
25.0
Minorities feel welcome
42.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
25.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
55.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
38.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
13.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
17.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
21.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
31.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
34.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
31.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
39.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
26.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
53.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
29.1
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
33.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
38.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
36.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
48.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
48.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
37.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
38.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
59.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
18.9
Online voting has increased participation
31.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
28.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
33.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max