Cardiff

Smart city ranking
94 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
CC
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
CC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
497,646
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.898
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 3.2 3.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 1,371 1,314 -56

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
82.4%
health services
53.8%
public transport
46.2%
unemployment
44.5%
road congestion
42.9%
fulfilling employment
30.3%
school education
28.6%
security
27.7%
air pollution
23.5%
recycling
19.3%
green spaces
15.1%
basic amenities
12.6%
social mobility
11.8%
corruption
10.9%
citizen engagement
10.1%
% 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
52.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
74.4%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
59.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
66.8
Public safety is not a problem
40.1
Air pollution is not a problem
33.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
50.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
23.5
Public transport is satisfactory
45.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
61.9
Most children have access to a good school
68.8
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
64.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
54.8
Minorities feel welcome
66.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
66.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
56.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
44.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
42.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
52.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
39.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
59.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
31.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
47.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
32.5
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
62.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
42.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
67.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.0
Online voting has increased participation
54.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
41.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
48.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
497,646
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.898
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 3.2 3.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 1,371 1,314 -56

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
82.4%
health services
53.8%
public transport
46.2%
unemployment
44.5%
road congestion
42.9%
fulfilling employment
30.3%
school education
28.6%
security
27.7%
air pollution
23.5%
recycling
19.3%
green spaces
15.1%
basic amenities
12.6%
social mobility
11.8%
corruption
10.9%
citizen engagement
10.1%

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
52.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
74.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
59.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
66.8
Public safety is not a problem
40.1
Air pollution is not a problem
33.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
50.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
22.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
23.5
Public transport is satisfactory
45.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
61.9
Most children have access to a good school
68.8
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
64.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
54.8
Minorities feel welcome
66.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
66.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
56.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
44.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
42.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
52.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
39.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
59.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
31.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
47.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.0
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
32.5
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
62.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
42.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
67.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.0
Online voting has increased participation
54.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
41.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
48.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max