Jeddah

Smart city ranking
56 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
B
Factor ratings
B Structures
B Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
478,074
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.871
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.857 0.854 0.870 0.875 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 75.0 75.1 76.2 76.9 +0.7
Expected years of schooling 17.0 16.1 16.1 16.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.7 10.2 8.3 8.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 49,338 47,495 5,601 5,745 +143

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
69.6%
road congestion
58.3%
unemployment
38.3%
green spaces
35.7%
air pollution
33.9%
basic amenities
33.0%
health services
26.1%
public transport
26.1%
fulfilling employment
26.1%
security
24.3%
corruption
20.9%
recycling
20.0%
school education
17.4%
social mobility
10.4%
citizen engagement
7.8%
% 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
59.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
80.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
67.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
76.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.6
Public safety is not a problem
51.2
Air pollution is not a problem
31.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
44.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
25.4
Public transport is satisfactory
60.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
55.1
Most children have access to a good school
74.8
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
68.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.2
Minorities feel welcome
69.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
66.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
77.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
48.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
71.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.3
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
60.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
75.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
59.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
87.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
64.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
74.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
59.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
74.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
76.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
67.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
74.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
85.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
72.6
Online voting has increased participation
71.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
74.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
88.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
478,074
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.871
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.857 0.854 0.870 0.875 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 75.0 75.1 76.2 76.9 +0.7
Expected years of schooling 17.0 16.1 16.1 16.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.7 10.2 8.3 8.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 49,338 47,495 5,601 5,745 +143

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
69.6%
road congestion
58.3%
unemployment
38.3%
green spaces
35.7%
air pollution
33.9%
basic amenities
33.0%
health services
26.1%
public transport
26.1%
fulfilling employment
26.1%
security
24.3%
corruption
20.9%
recycling
20.0%
school education
17.4%
social mobility
10.4%
citizen engagement
7.8%

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
59.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
87.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
80.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
67.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
76.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.6
Public safety is not a problem
51.2
Air pollution is not a problem
31.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
44.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
25.4
Public transport is satisfactory
60.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
55.1
Most children have access to a good school
74.8
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
68.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.2
Minorities feel welcome
69.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
66.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
77.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
48.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
71.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.3
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
60.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
75.2
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
59.9
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
87.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
64.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
74.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
59.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
73.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
74.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
76.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
67.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
74.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
85.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
72.6
Online voting has increased participation
71.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
74.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
88.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max