Dusseldorf

Smart city ranking
38 Out of 141
27 out of 118 in 2021
BB A in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
17,925,570
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.939
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.939 0.947 0.944 0.942 -0.002
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 81.2 80.6 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 17.1 17.0 17.0 17.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 14.1 14.2 13.4 13.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 46,946 55,314 39,015 41,524 +2,509

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
65.2%
road congestion
49.5%
security
47.7%
unemployment
41.7%
air pollution
39.6%
public transport
27.6%
recycling
24.3%
basic amenities
24.0%
school education
20.4%
green spaces
19.1%
fulfilling employment
17.1%
health services
15.0%
social mobility
14.8%
citizen engagement
13.4%
corruption
12.5%
% 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
62.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
59.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
63.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.1
Public safety is not a problem
60.8
Air pollution is not a problem
43.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
76.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
34.7
Public transport is satisfactory
60.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
61.8
Most children have access to a good school
66.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
59.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
61.0
Minorities feel welcome
59.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
65.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
56.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
52.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
57.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
56.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
41.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
57.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
41.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
49.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
50.3
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
67.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
56.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
71.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
42.2
Online voting has increased participation
55.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
49.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
53.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
17,925,570
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.939
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.939 0.947 0.944 0.942 -0.002
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 81.2 80.6 -0.5
Expected years of schooling 17.1 17.0 17.0 17.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 14.1 14.2 13.4 13.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 46,946 55,314 39,015 41,524 +2,509

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
65.2%
road congestion
49.5%
security
47.7%
unemployment
41.7%
air pollution
39.6%
public transport
27.6%
recycling
24.3%
basic amenities
24.0%
school education
20.4%
green spaces
19.1%
fulfilling employment
17.1%
health services
15.0%
social mobility
14.8%
citizen engagement
13.4%
corruption
12.5%

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
62.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
59.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
63.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
68.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.1
Public safety is not a problem
60.8
Air pollution is not a problem
43.3
Medical services provision is satisfactory
76.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
34.7
Public transport is satisfactory
60.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
61.8
Most children have access to a good school
66.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
59.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
61.0
Minorities feel welcome
59.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
65.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
56.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
52.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
57.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
56.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
41.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
57.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
41.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
49.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
50.3
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
67.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
56.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
71.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
46.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
59.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
42.2
Online voting has increased participation
55.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
49.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
53.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max