Muscat

Smart city ranking
96 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
B
Factor ratings
B Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
162,262
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.816
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.827 0.816 -0.011
Life expectancy at birth 74.8 72.5 -2.2
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.4 13.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 42,375 45,225 +2,850

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
62.4%
unemployment
61.5%
road congestion
42.7%
fulfilling employment
39.3%
green spaces
33.3%
public transport
30.8%
recycling
29.9%
health services
29.1%
corruption
26.5%
citizen engagement
26.5%
basic amenities
22.2%
air pollution
19.7%
school education
18.8%
security
13.7%
social mobility
13.7%
% 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
66.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
82.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
82.9%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
64.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
75.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
68.1
Public safety is not a problem
70.2
Air pollution is not a problem
61.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
78.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
53.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
52.6
Public transport is satisfactory
68.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
44.6
Most children have access to a good school
78.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
63.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
59.5
Minorities feel welcome
70.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
72.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
73.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
50.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
55.6
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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
69.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
73.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
43.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
69.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
53.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
55.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
40.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
72.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
60.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
69.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
63.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
64.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
71.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
57.7
Online voting has increased participation
59.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
56.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
77.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
162,262
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.816
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.827 0.816 -0.011
Life expectancy at birth 74.8 72.5 -2.2
Expected years of schooling 14.6 14.6 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.4 13.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 42,375 45,225 +2,850

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
62.4%
unemployment
61.5%
road congestion
42.7%
fulfilling employment
39.3%
green spaces
33.3%
public transport
30.8%
recycling
29.9%
health services
29.1%
corruption
26.5%
citizen engagement
26.5%
basic amenities
22.2%
air pollution
19.7%
school education
18.8%
security
13.7%
social mobility
13.7%

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
66.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
82.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
82.9%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
64.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
75.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
68.1
Public safety is not a problem
70.2
Air pollution is not a problem
61.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
78.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
53.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
52.6
Public transport is satisfactory
68.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
44.6
Most children have access to a good school
78.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
63.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
59.5
Minorities feel welcome
70.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
72.9
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
68.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
73.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
50.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
50.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
55.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
69.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.4
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
73.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
43.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
69.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
53.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
55.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
40.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
72.5
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
60.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
69.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
63.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
64.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
75.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
71.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
57.7
Online voting has increased participation
59.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
56.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
77.2
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max