Kiel

Smart city ranking
81 Out of 141
72 out of 118 in 2021
BB B in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,910,875
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.921
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
81.5%
road congestion
47.7%
security
41.8%
air pollution
35.8%
unemployment
31.3%
school education
30.5%
public transport
26.2%
citizen engagement
24.0%
social mobility
20.7%
green spaces
20.3%
recycling
19.7%
health services
17.0%
fulfilling employment
15.7%
basic amenities
14.3%
corruption
10.5%
% 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
57.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
56.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
66.0%
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
74.5
Public safety is not a problem
56.0
Air pollution is not a problem
47.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
78.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
37.1
Public transport is satisfactory
64.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
61.1
Most children have access to a good school
67.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
58.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
58.3
Minorities feel welcome
58.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
66.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
69.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
57.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
62.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
55.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
44.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
51.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
53.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
31.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
28.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
46.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
31.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
39.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
63.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
38.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
33.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
57.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
64.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.2
Online voting has increased participation
41.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
38.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,910,875
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.921
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
81.5%
road congestion
47.7%
security
41.8%
air pollution
35.8%
unemployment
31.3%
school education
30.5%
public transport
26.2%
citizen engagement
24.0%
social mobility
20.7%
green spaces
20.3%
recycling
19.7%
health services
17.0%
fulfilling employment
15.7%
basic amenities
14.3%
corruption
10.5%

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
57.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
56.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
66.0%
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
74.5
Public safety is not a problem
56.0
Air pollution is not a problem
47.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
78.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
37.1
Public transport is satisfactory
64.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
61.1
Most children have access to a good school
67.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
58.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
58.3
Minorities feel welcome
58.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
66.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
69.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
57.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
62.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
55.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
44.4
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
51.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
53.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
31.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
28.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
46.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
31.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
31.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
46.1
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
39.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
63.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
38.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
33.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
57.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
64.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
31.2
Online voting has increased participation
41.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
38.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max