Gothenburg

Smart city ranking
36 Out of 141
46 out of 118 in 2021
A BBB in 2021
Factor ratings
A Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,071,191
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.944
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.937 0.945 0.942 0.947 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.7 82.8 82.4 83.0 +0.5
Expected years of schooling 18.8 19.5 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.4 12.5 13.5 13.5 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 47,955 54,508 36,077 37,931 +1,855

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
72.9%
security
65.2%
health services
62.4%
unemployment
38.6%
public transport
35.7%
school education
33.6%
road congestion
27.1%
green spaces
20.1%
social mobility
18.5%
air pollution
18.0%
fulfilling employment
17.9%
corruption
16.9%
recycling
13.9%
basic amenities
11.4%
citizen engagement
9.2%
% 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
51.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
61.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
84.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
63.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
68.0
Public safety is not a problem
44.2
Air pollution is not a problem
50.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
59.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
31.5
Public transport is satisfactory
56.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.0
Most children have access to a good school
70.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
68.5
Minorities feel welcome
58.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
79.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
52.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
57.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
58.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
59.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
32.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
53.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
57.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
45.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.2
Online voting has increased participation
40.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
51.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,071,191
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.944
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.937 0.945 0.942 0.947 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.7 82.8 82.4 83.0 +0.5
Expected years of schooling 18.8 19.5 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.4 12.5 13.5 13.5 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 47,955 54,508 36,077 37,931 +1,855

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
72.9%
security
65.2%
health services
62.4%
unemployment
38.6%
public transport
35.7%
school education
33.6%
road congestion
27.1%
green spaces
20.1%
social mobility
18.5%
air pollution
18.0%
fulfilling employment
17.9%
corruption
16.9%
recycling
13.9%
basic amenities
11.4%
citizen engagement
9.2%

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
51.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
61.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
84.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
63.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
68.0
Public safety is not a problem
44.2
Air pollution is not a problem
50.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
59.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
31.5
Public transport is satisfactory
56.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.0
Most children have access to a good school
70.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
68.5
Minorities feel welcome
58.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
79.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
63.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
52.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
51.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
57.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
58.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
47.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
59.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
32.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
53.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
64.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
57.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
45.8
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
69.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.2
Online voting has increased participation
40.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
51.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max