Chengdu

Smart city ranking
97 Out of 141
84 out of 118 in 2021
CCC CCC in 2021
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
9,478,521
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.74
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.758 0.761 0.764 0.768 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 78.1 78.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 13.9 14.0 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.9 8.1 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 16,127 16,057 58,144 60,365 +2,221

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%
road congestion
52.7%
air pollution
49.7%
fulfilling employment
43.0%
affordable housing
42.3%
corruption
38.4%
health services
34.2%
basic amenities
26.0%
school education
24.8%
unemployment
24.1%
social mobility
20.9%
recycling
20.4%
citizen engagement
19.6%
security
17.0%
public transport
16.3%
green spaces
13.8%
% 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
85.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
86.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
85.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
89.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
82.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.3
Public safety is not a problem
73.3
Air pollution is not a problem
54.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
75.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
63.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
40.9
Public transport is satisfactory
69.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
78.8
Most children have access to a good school
75.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
65.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
73.9
Minorities feel welcome
79.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
82.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
82.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
73.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
48.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
58.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
69.4
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Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
79.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
68.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
75.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
76.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
69.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
86.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
76.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
79.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
87.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
85.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
83.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
75.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
76.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
88.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
90.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
64.2
Online voting has increased participation
69.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
77.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
79.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
9,478,521
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.74
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.758 0.761 0.764 0.768 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 78.1 78.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 13.9 14.0 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.9 8.1 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 16,127 16,057 58,144 60,365 +2,221

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%
road congestion
52.7%
air pollution
49.7%
fulfilling employment
43.0%
affordable housing
42.3%
corruption
38.4%
health services
34.2%
basic amenities
26.0%
school education
24.8%
unemployment
24.1%
social mobility
20.9%
recycling
20.4%
citizen engagement
19.6%
security
17.0%
public transport
16.3%
green spaces
13.8%

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
85.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
86.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
85.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
89.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
82.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.3
Public safety is not a problem
73.3
Air pollution is not a problem
54.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
75.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
63.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
40.9
Public transport is satisfactory
69.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
78.8
Most children have access to a good school
75.9
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
65.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
73.9
Minorities feel welcome
79.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
82.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
82.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
73.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
48.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
58.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
69.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
79.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
68.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
75.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
76.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
69.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
86.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
65.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
76.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
79.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
87.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
85.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
83.2
IT skills are taught well in schools
75.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
76.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
88.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
90.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
64.2
Online voting has increased participation
69.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
77.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
79.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max