Belfast

Smart city ranking
95 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
CC
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
CC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
341,506
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.896
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.1 11.1 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 12,718 13,256 +537

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
77.5%
health services
76.7%
unemployment
45.0%
public transport
35.0%
security
31.7%
road congestion
29.2%
fulfilling employment
25.8%
school education
24.2%
corruption
23.3%
recycling
21.7%
social mobility
19.2%
green spaces
16.7%
air pollution
15.0%
basic amenities
11.7%
citizen engagement
10.0%
% 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
59.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
73.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
75.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
60.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
65.0
Public safety is not a problem
43.6
Air pollution is not a problem
39.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
42.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
27.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
27.1
Public transport is satisfactory
49.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.0
Most children have access to a good school
75.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
67.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.0
Minorities feel welcome
53.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
61.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
49.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
38.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
38.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
46.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
38.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
68.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
61.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
29.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
39.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
32.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
47.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
68.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
43.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
65.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
51.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
33.3
Online voting has increased participation
39.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
53.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
341,506
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.896
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.1 11.1 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 12,718 13,256 +537

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
77.5%
health services
76.7%
unemployment
45.0%
public transport
35.0%
security
31.7%
road congestion
29.2%
fulfilling employment
25.8%
school education
24.2%
corruption
23.3%
recycling
21.7%
social mobility
19.2%
green spaces
16.7%
air pollution
15.0%
basic amenities
11.7%
citizen engagement
10.0%

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
59.2%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
73.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
75.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
60.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
65.0
Public safety is not a problem
43.6
Air pollution is not a problem
39.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
42.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
27.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
27.1
Public transport is satisfactory
49.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.0
Most children have access to a good school
75.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
67.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.0
Minorities feel welcome
53.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
61.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
49.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
38.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
38.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
46.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
38.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
68.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
61.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
29.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
39.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
32.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
47.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
68.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
43.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
65.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
51.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
33.3
Online voting has increased participation
39.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
53.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max