Mecca

Smart city ranking
52 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
B
Factor ratings
B Structures
B Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,114,675
(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
63.7%
unemployment
48.7%
road congestion
43.4%
fulfilling employment
36.3%
green spaces
36.3%
basic amenities
31.0%
health services
30.1%
air pollution
28.3%
recycling
25.7%
security
20.4%
corruption
20.4%
public transport
18.6%
citizen engagement
18.6%
social mobility
17.7%
school education
15.9%
% 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
57.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
82.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
82.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
59.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
82.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
66.8
Public safety is not a problem
54.1
Air pollution is not a problem
38.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
70.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
55.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.2
Public transport is satisfactory
74.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
57.5
Most children have access to a good school
75.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
67.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.7
Minorities feel welcome
68.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
68.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
79.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
53.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
54.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
60.0
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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
79.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
68.6
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
78.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
61.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
83.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
70.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
71.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
50.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
77.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
70.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
72.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
74.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
82.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
73.6
Online voting has increased participation
69.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
70.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
86.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,114,675
(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
63.7%
unemployment
48.7%
road congestion
43.4%
fulfilling employment
36.3%
green spaces
36.3%
basic amenities
31.0%
health services
30.1%
air pollution
28.3%
recycling
25.7%
security
20.4%
corruption
20.4%
public transport
18.6%
citizen engagement
18.6%
social mobility
17.7%
school education
15.9%

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
57.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
82.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
82.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
59.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
82.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
66.8
Public safety is not a problem
54.1
Air pollution is not a problem
38.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
70.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
55.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.2
Public transport is satisfactory
74.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
57.5
Most children have access to a good school
75.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
67.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.7
Minorities feel welcome
68.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
68.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
79.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
53.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
54.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
60.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
79.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
68.6
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.2
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
78.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
61.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
83.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
70.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
71.4
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
50.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
77.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
70.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
72.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
74.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
82.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
73.6
Online voting has increased participation
69.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
70.8
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
86.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max