Cairo

Smart city ranking
108 Out of 141
105 out of 118 in 2021
CC C in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
CC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
9,539,673
(UN Data)
HDI
0.779
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.700 0.707 0.734 0.731 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 71.8 72.0 71.0 70.2 -0.8
Expected years of schooling 13.1 13.3 13.8 13.8 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.3 7.4 12.3 12.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 10,744 11,466 30,487 32,789 +2,302

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%
health services
52.2%
unemployment
45.5%
road congestion
44.9%
affordable housing
42.6%
air pollution
41.4%
basic amenities
41.0%
corruption
40.3%
security
28.2%
school education
26.6%
fulfilling employment
24.8%
public transport
24.6%
recycling
24.3%
green spaces
21.8%
citizen engagement
10.6%
social mobility
6.5%
% 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
60.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
75.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
59.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
57.0
Public safety is not a problem
37.4
Air pollution is not a problem
20.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
45.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.5
Public transport is satisfactory
54.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
45.7
Most children have access to a good school
55.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
51.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
49.8
Minorities feel welcome
64.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
53.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
67.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
69.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
28.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
62.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
56.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
76.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
49.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
78.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
68.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
55.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
68.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
73.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
61.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
68.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
67.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
54.5
Online voting has increased participation
63.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
64.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
70.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
9,539,673
(UN Data)
HDI
0.779
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.700 0.707 0.734 0.731 -0.003
Life expectancy at birth 71.8 72.0 71.0 70.2 -0.8
Expected years of schooling 13.1 13.3 13.8 13.8 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.3 7.4 12.3 12.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 10,744 11,466 30,487 32,789 +2,302

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%
health services
52.2%
unemployment
45.5%
road congestion
44.9%
affordable housing
42.6%
air pollution
41.4%
basic amenities
41.0%
corruption
40.3%
security
28.2%
school education
26.6%
fulfilling employment
24.8%
public transport
24.6%
recycling
24.3%
green spaces
21.8%
citizen engagement
10.6%
social mobility
6.5%

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
60.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
75.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
59.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
57.0
Public safety is not a problem
37.4
Air pollution is not a problem
20.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
45.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
19.5
Public transport is satisfactory
54.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
45.7
Most children have access to a good school
55.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
51.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
49.8
Minorities feel welcome
64.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
53.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
67.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
69.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
28.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
62.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
56.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
76.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
49.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
78.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
68.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
55.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
68.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
73.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
61.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
68.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
67.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
54.5
Online voting has increased participation
63.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
64.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
70.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max