Delhi

Smart city ranking
105 Out of 141
89 out of 118 in 2021
CC CC in 2021
Factor ratings
CC Structures
CC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
3,206,576
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.73
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.647 0.645 0.642 0.633 -0.009
Life expectancy at birth 69.4 69.7 70.2 67.2 -2.9
Expected years of schooling 12.3 12.2 11.9 11.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.5 6.5 5.9 5.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 6,829 6,681 6,882 7,303 +421

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
70.8%
security
48.0%
basic amenities
45.4%
health services
42.9%
unemployment
35.4%
road congestion
35.3%
green spaces
32.7%
corruption
32.6%
fulfilling employment
29.3%
affordable housing
24.3%
recycling
24.0%
public transport
19.5%
school education
13.3%
social mobility
12.7%
citizen engagement
7.6%
% 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
80.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
78.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
78.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
67.3
Recycling services are satisfactory
66.2
Public safety is not a problem
44.2
Air pollution is not a problem
22.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
68.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
52.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.0
Public transport is satisfactory
65.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.2
Most children have access to a good school
67.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
63.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
74.7
Minorities feel welcome
67.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
63.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
71.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
71.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
61.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
65.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
65.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
62.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
68.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
76.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
64.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
78.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
66.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
66.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
64.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
77.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
72.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
77.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
70.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
75.4
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
79.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
65.4
Online voting has increased participation
67.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
72.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
78.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
3,206,576
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.73
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.647 0.645 0.642 0.633 -0.009
Life expectancy at birth 69.4 69.7 70.2 67.2 -2.9
Expected years of schooling 12.3 12.2 11.9 11.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.5 6.5 5.9 5.9 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 6,829 6,681 6,882 7,303 +421

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
70.8%
security
48.0%
basic amenities
45.4%
health services
42.9%
unemployment
35.4%
road congestion
35.3%
green spaces
32.7%
corruption
32.6%
fulfilling employment
29.3%
affordable housing
24.3%
recycling
24.0%
public transport
19.5%
school education
13.3%
social mobility
12.7%
citizen engagement
7.6%

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
80.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
78.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
78.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
67.3
Recycling services are satisfactory
66.2
Public safety is not a problem
44.2
Air pollution is not a problem
22.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
68.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
52.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.0
Public transport is satisfactory
65.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.2
Most children have access to a good school
67.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
63.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
74.7
Minorities feel welcome
67.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
63.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
71.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
71.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
40.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
61.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
65.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
65.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
62.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
68.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
76.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
64.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
78.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
66.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
66.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
64.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
77.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
72.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
77.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
70.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
75.4
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
79.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
65.4
Online voting has increased participation
67.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
72.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
78.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max