Budapest

Smart city ranking
87 Out of 141
78 out of 118 in 2021
B B in 2021
Factor ratings
B Structures
BB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,752,286
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.922
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.845 0.854 0.849 0.846 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 75.7 74.5 -1.2
Expected years of schooling 15.1 15.2 15.0 15.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.9 12.0 10.7 10.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 27,144 31,329 25,940 26,658 +717

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
65.6%
health services
62.8%
security
46.6%
corruption
44.2%
fulfilling employment
39.8%
air pollution
37.7%
road congestion
36.1%
green spaces
28.7%
unemployment
27.8%
basic amenities
22.5%
school education
20.5%
public transport
18.5%
recycling
13.1%
social mobility
10.4%
citizen engagement
7.1%
% 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
48.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
70.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
47.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
56.1
Public safety is not a problem
46.7
Air pollution is not a problem
27.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
35.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
18.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
23.5
Public transport is satisfactory
49.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
62.7
Most children have access to a good school
53.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
62.3
Minorities feel welcome
30.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
47.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
50.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
30.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
34.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
43.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
36.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
53.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
53.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
43.3
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
47.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
48.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
72.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
57.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
73.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
67.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
80.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
30.6
Online voting has increased participation
51.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
65.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,752,286
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.922
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.845 0.854 0.849 0.846 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 75.7 74.5 -1.2
Expected years of schooling 15.1 15.2 15.0 15.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.9 12.0 10.7 10.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 27,144 31,329 25,940 26,658 +717

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
65.6%
health services
62.8%
security
46.6%
corruption
44.2%
fulfilling employment
39.8%
air pollution
37.7%
road congestion
36.1%
green spaces
28.7%
unemployment
27.8%
basic amenities
22.5%
school education
20.5%
public transport
18.5%
recycling
13.1%
social mobility
10.4%
citizen engagement
7.1%

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
48.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
70.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
47.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
56.1
Public safety is not a problem
46.7
Air pollution is not a problem
27.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
35.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
18.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
23.5
Public transport is satisfactory
49.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
62.7
Most children have access to a good school
53.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
62.3
Minorities feel welcome
30.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
47.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
50.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
30.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
34.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
43.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
36.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
53.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
53.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
43.3
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
47.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
36.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
45.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
48.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
72.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
57.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
73.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
67.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
80.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
30.6
Online voting has increased participation
51.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.2
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
65.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max