Manila

Smart city ranking
115 Out of 141
100 out of 118 in 2021
C C in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
CC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,846,513
(UN Data)
HDI
0.76
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.712 0.718 0.710 0.699 -0.011
Life expectancy at birth 71.1 71.2 72.1 69.3 -2.9
Expected years of schooling 12.7 13.1 13.1 13.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.4 9.4 8.1 8.1 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 9,540 9,778 10,530 10,800 +270

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%
health services
55.5%
corruption
47.5%
unemployment
46.4%
security
42.9%
road congestion
41.6%
air pollution
41.1%
public transport
39.1%
affordable housing
38.4%
basic amenities
36.3%
fulfilling employment
30.6%
school education
22.4%
recycling
18.7%
green spaces
14.3%
citizen engagement
5.3%
social mobility
3.5%
% 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
70.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
69.9%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
49.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
54.0
Public safety is not a problem
36.8
Air pollution is not a problem
21.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
53.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
38.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
15.5
Public transport is satisfactory
35.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
59.0
Most children have access to a good school
50.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
72.3
Minorities feel welcome
59.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
52.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
21.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
60.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
58.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
49.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
69.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
39.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
52.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
48.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
52.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
63.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
63.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
78.9
IT skills are taught well in schools
63.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
68.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
54.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
46.6
Online voting has increased participation
61.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
54.9
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
70.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,846,513
(UN Data)
HDI
0.76
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.712 0.718 0.710 0.699 -0.011
Life expectancy at birth 71.1 71.2 72.1 69.3 -2.9
Expected years of schooling 12.7 13.1 13.1 13.1 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.4 9.4 8.1 8.1 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 9,540 9,778 10,530 10,800 +270

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%
health services
55.5%
corruption
47.5%
unemployment
46.4%
security
42.9%
road congestion
41.6%
air pollution
41.1%
public transport
39.1%
affordable housing
38.4%
basic amenities
36.3%
fulfilling employment
30.6%
school education
22.4%
recycling
18.7%
green spaces
14.3%
citizen engagement
5.3%
social mobility
3.5%

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
70.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
83.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
69.9%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
49.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
54.0
Public safety is not a problem
36.8
Air pollution is not a problem
21.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
53.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
38.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
15.5
Public transport is satisfactory
35.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
59.0
Most children have access to a good school
50.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
72.3
Minorities feel welcome
59.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
52.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.2
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
21.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
60.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
58.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
49.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
69.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
39.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
52.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
48.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
52.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
63.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
63.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
78.9
IT skills are taught well in schools
63.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
68.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
54.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
46.6
Online voting has increased participation
61.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
54.9
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
70.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max