Mexico City

Smart city ranking
121 Out of 141
110 out of 118 in 2021
C C in 2021
Factor ratings
C Structures
CC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
22,085,139
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.815
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.767 0.779 0.756 0.758 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 75.0 75.1 70.1 70.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 14.3 14.8 14.9 14.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 8.6 8.8 10.6 10.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 17,628 19,160 36,516 38,354 +1,838

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
85.2%
health services
55.2%
corruption
53.1%
basic amenities
43.8%
unemployment
41.9%
air pollution
35.9%
fulfilling employment
35.2%
public transport
28.4%
affordable housing
25.9%
road congestion
18.8%
school education
18.5%
recycling
15.1%
green spaces
15.0%
social mobility
7.8%
citizen engagement
6.7%
% 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
59.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
72.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
58.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
38.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
41.9
Public safety is not a problem
20.6
Air pollution is not a problem
18.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
35.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
26.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
20.1
Public transport is satisfactory
28.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
46.8
Most children have access to a good school
35.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
35.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
46.7
Minorities feel welcome
36.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
57.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
70.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
49.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
16.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
36.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
37.6
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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
38.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
44.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
59.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
51.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
48.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
56.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
41.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
42.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
52.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
51.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
60.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
57.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
52.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
54.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
35.0
Online voting has increased participation
41.1
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
68.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
22,085,139
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.815
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.767 0.779 0.756 0.758 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 75.0 75.1 70.1 70.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 14.3 14.8 14.9 14.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 8.6 8.8 10.6 10.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 17,628 19,160 36,516 38,354 +1,838

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
85.2%
health services
55.2%
corruption
53.1%
basic amenities
43.8%
unemployment
41.9%
air pollution
35.9%
fulfilling employment
35.2%
public transport
28.4%
affordable housing
25.9%
road congestion
18.8%
school education
18.5%
recycling
15.1%
green spaces
15.0%
social mobility
7.8%
citizen engagement
6.7%

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
59.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
72.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
47.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
58.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
38.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
41.9
Public safety is not a problem
20.6
Air pollution is not a problem
18.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
35.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
26.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
20.1
Public transport is satisfactory
28.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
46.8
Most children have access to a good school
35.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
35.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
46.7
Minorities feel welcome
36.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
57.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
70.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
49.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
16.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
36.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
37.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
38.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
44.0
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
59.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
51.3
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
48.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
56.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
41.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
42.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
52.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
51.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
60.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
57.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
52.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
54.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
61.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
72.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
35.0
Online voting has increased participation
41.1
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
68.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max