Lagos

Smart city ranking
132 Out of 141
116 out of 118 in 2021
D D in 2021
Factor ratings
D Structures
C Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
15,387,639
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.681
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.534 0.539 0.535 0.535 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 54.3 54.7 52.9 52.7 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 9.7 10.0 10.1 10.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.5 6.7 8.6 8.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 5,086 4,910 28,317 31,033 +2,715

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%
security
71.5%
affordable housing
64.7%
unemployment
56.7%
corruption
55.0%
health services
53.2%
road congestion
47.2%
basic amenities
37.1%
fulfilling employment
27.1%
school education
21.9%
public transport
16.0%
air pollution
15.1%
citizen engagement
8.2%
recycling
6.5%
green spaces
5.7%
social mobility
4.7%
% 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
77.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
85.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
58.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
63.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
47.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
46.8
Public safety is not a problem
33.4
Air pollution is not a problem
21.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
41.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
10.6
Public transport is satisfactory
35.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
44.0
Most children have access to a good school
40.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
37.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.9
Minorities feel welcome
46.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
45.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
71.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
40.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
15.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
23.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
36.6
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Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
50.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
35.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
41.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
25.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
52.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
39.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
25.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
69.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
56.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
25.3
Online voting has increased participation
26.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
58.2
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Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
15,387,639
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.681
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.534 0.539 0.535 0.535 0.000
Life expectancy at birth 54.3 54.7 52.9 52.7 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 9.7 10.0 10.1 10.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 6.5 6.7 8.6 8.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 5,086 4,910 28,317 31,033 +2,715

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%
security
71.5%
affordable housing
64.7%
unemployment
56.7%
corruption
55.0%
health services
53.2%
road congestion
47.2%
basic amenities
37.1%
fulfilling employment
27.1%
school education
21.9%
public transport
16.0%
air pollution
15.1%
citizen engagement
8.2%
recycling
6.5%
green spaces
5.7%
social mobility
4.7%

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
77.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
85.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
58.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
63.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
47.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
46.8
Public safety is not a problem
33.4
Air pollution is not a problem
21.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
41.5
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
21.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
10.6
Public transport is satisfactory
35.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
44.0
Most children have access to a good school
40.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
37.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
60.9
Minorities feel welcome
46.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
45.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
71.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
40.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
15.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
23.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
36.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
50.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
41.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
35.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
41.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
25.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
52.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
48.4
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
39.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
25.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
69.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
56.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
25.3
Online voting has increased participation
26.8
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
58.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max