Glasgow

Smart city ranking
80 Out of 141
65 out of 118 in 2021
BB B in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
B Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
627,479
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.921
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.932 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.4 17.5 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.2 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,507 46,071 36,993 39,746 +2,753

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
72.0%
health services
58.4%
unemployment
46.8%
fulfilling employment
39.5%
road congestion
36.0%
public transport
31.7%
school education
28.9%
recycling
28.5%
security
25.0%
air pollution
21.6%
social mobility
19.1%
green spaces
18.2%
basic amenities
15.1%
corruption
14.3%
citizen engagement
10.3%
% 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
53.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
51.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
75.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
57.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
56.1
Public safety is not a problem
44.3
Air pollution is not a problem
37.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
51.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.5
Public transport is satisfactory
52.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
63.0
Most children have access to a good school
63.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
52.5
Minorities feel welcome
63.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
67.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
55.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
41.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
40.2
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
44.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
65.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
59.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
59.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
29.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
44.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
32.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
34.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
43.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
47.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
34.2
Online voting has increased participation
54.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
39.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
627,479
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.921
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.932 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.4 17.5 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.2 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,507 46,071 36,993 39,746 +2,753

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
72.0%
health services
58.4%
unemployment
46.8%
fulfilling employment
39.5%
road congestion
36.0%
public transport
31.7%
school education
28.9%
recycling
28.5%
security
25.0%
air pollution
21.6%
social mobility
19.1%
green spaces
18.2%
basic amenities
15.1%
corruption
14.3%
citizen engagement
10.3%

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
53.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
51.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
75.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
57.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
56.1
Public safety is not a problem
44.3
Air pollution is not a problem
37.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
51.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.5
Public transport is satisfactory
52.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
63.0
Most children have access to a good school
63.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
60.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
52.5
Minorities feel welcome
63.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
67.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
55.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
41.0
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
40.2
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
44.7
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
65.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
59.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
59.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
29.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
44.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
32.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
34.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
43.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
58.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
47.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
34.2
Online voting has increased participation
54.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
39.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max