Bucharest

Smart city ranking
104 Out of 141
87 out of 118 in 2021
CCC CCC in 2021
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
B Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,823,526
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.926
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.816 0.828 0.824 0.821 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 75.9 76.1 75.4 74.2 -1.2
Expected years of schooling 14.3 14.3 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.0 11.1 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 23,906 29,497 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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%
air pollution
66.9%
road congestion
64.2%
corruption
50.2%
health services
48.1%
basic amenities
41.8%
recycling
34.7%
green spaces
31.5%
public transport
26.5%
school education
26.4%
security
24.6%
fulfilling employment
23.2%
affordable housing
16.8%
citizen engagement
14.3%
unemployment
9.4%
social mobility
4.3%
% 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
64.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
77.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
49.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
70.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
42.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
30.2
Public safety is not a problem
44.2
Air pollution is not a problem
15.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
39.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
26.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.8
Public transport is satisfactory
32.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
52.0
Most children have access to a good school
48.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
45.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
49.6
Minorities feel welcome
53.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
45.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
63.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
37.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
18.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
20.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
33.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
52.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
52.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
58.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
35.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
40.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
41.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
54.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
63.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
41.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
38.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
77.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
23.0
Online voting has increased participation
32.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
37.9
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
52.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,823,526
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.926
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.816 0.828 0.824 0.821 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 75.9 76.1 75.4 74.2 -1.2
Expected years of schooling 14.3 14.3 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.0 11.1 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 23,906 29,497 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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%
air pollution
66.9%
road congestion
64.2%
corruption
50.2%
health services
48.1%
basic amenities
41.8%
recycling
34.7%
green spaces
31.5%
public transport
26.5%
school education
26.4%
security
24.6%
fulfilling employment
23.2%
affordable housing
16.8%
citizen engagement
14.3%
unemployment
9.4%
social mobility
4.3%

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
64.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
77.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
49.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
70.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
42.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
30.2
Public safety is not a problem
44.2
Air pollution is not a problem
15.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
39.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
26.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
12.8
Public transport is satisfactory
32.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
52.0
Most children have access to a good school
48.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
45.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
49.6
Minorities feel welcome
53.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
45.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
63.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
37.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
18.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
20.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
33.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
52.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
52.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
58.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
35.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
40.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
41.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
54.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
63.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
41.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
38.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
77.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
23.0
Online voting has increased participation
32.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
37.9
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
52.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max