Hanover

Smart city ranking
57 Out of 141
53 out of 118 in 2021
BB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
B Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
8,003,421
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.93
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
72.9%
security
49.9%
road congestion
39.9%
unemployment
36.1%
school education
29.3%
public transport
26.9%
citizen engagement
24.5%
recycling
22.4%
health services
21.9%
social mobility
21.1%
air pollution
21.0%
green spaces
17.4%
basic amenities
17.3%
fulfilling employment
17.2%
corruption
13.4%
% 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
53.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
62.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
70.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.7
Public safety is not a problem
52.8
Air pollution is not a problem
51.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
72.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
25.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.3
Public transport is satisfactory
67.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
62.9
Most children have access to a good school
67.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
58.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
57.6
Minorities feel welcome
59.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
49.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
40.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
54.3
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
41.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
52.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
39.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
43.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
67.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
45.2
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
44.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
42.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
56.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
70.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.2
Online voting has increased participation
47.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
40.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
8,003,421
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.93
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
72.9%
security
49.9%
road congestion
39.9%
unemployment
36.1%
school education
29.3%
public transport
26.9%
citizen engagement
24.5%
recycling
22.4%
health services
21.9%
social mobility
21.1%
air pollution
21.0%
green spaces
17.4%
basic amenities
17.3%
fulfilling employment
17.2%
corruption
13.4%

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
53.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
62.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
70.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.7
Public safety is not a problem
52.8
Air pollution is not a problem
51.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
72.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
25.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.3
Public transport is satisfactory
67.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
62.9
Most children have access to a good school
67.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
58.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
57.6
Minorities feel welcome
59.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.8
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
55.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
49.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
40.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
54.3
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
48.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
41.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
52.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
39.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
43.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
67.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
45.2
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
44.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
42.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
56.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
70.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.2
Online voting has increased participation
47.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
40.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max