Medellin

Smart city ranking
118 Out of 141
99 out of 118 in 2021
C C in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
C Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,372,330
(UN Data)
HDI
0.757
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.761 0.767 0.756 0.752 -0.004
Life expectancy at birth 77.1 77.3 74.8 72.8 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.4 14.4 14.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 8.3 8.5 9.6 9.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 12,896 14,257 11,581 11,732 +151

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
72.3%
corruption
53.2%
health services
48.2%
air pollution
46.3%
unemployment
44.0%
fulfilling employment
43.5%
affordable housing
43.0%
basic amenities
26.9%
road congestion
24.7%
school education
18.4%
public transport
16.3%
social mobility
15.8%
recycling
12.6%
citizen engagement
12.1%
green spaces
12.0%
% 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
69.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
81.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
58.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
49.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.6
Public safety is not a problem
30.7
Air pollution is not a problem
27.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
50.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
27.0
Public transport is satisfactory
60.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
57.6
Most children have access to a good school
53.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
48.5
Minorities feel welcome
41.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
73.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
47.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
22.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
31.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
43.4
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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
49.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
46.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
63.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
56.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
57.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
44.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
53.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
64.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
60.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
65.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
57.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
57.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
64.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
30.5
Online voting has increased participation
37.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
65.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,372,330
(UN Data)
HDI
0.757
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.761 0.767 0.756 0.752 -0.004
Life expectancy at birth 77.1 77.3 74.8 72.8 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.4 14.4 14.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 8.3 8.5 9.6 9.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 12,896 14,257 11,581 11,732 +151

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
72.3%
corruption
53.2%
health services
48.2%
air pollution
46.3%
unemployment
44.0%
fulfilling employment
43.5%
affordable housing
43.0%
basic amenities
26.9%
road congestion
24.7%
school education
18.4%
public transport
16.3%
social mobility
15.8%
recycling
12.6%
citizen engagement
12.1%
green spaces
12.0%

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
69.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
81.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
58.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
60.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
49.1
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.6
Public safety is not a problem
30.7
Air pollution is not a problem
27.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
50.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
29.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
27.0
Public transport is satisfactory
60.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
57.6
Most children have access to a good school
53.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
54.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
48.5
Minorities feel welcome
41.9
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
73.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
75.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
47.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
22.3
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
31.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
43.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
49.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
46.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
63.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
56.4
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
57.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
64.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
44.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
53.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
64.6
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
60.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
65.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
57.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
57.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
64.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
30.5
Online voting has increased participation
37.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
65.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max