Nicosia

Smart city ranking
117 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
C
Factor ratings
CC Structures
C Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
896,007
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.896
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.894 0.896 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 81.4 81.2 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 15.7 15.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 14.1 14.1 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 53,078 54,534 +1,457

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%
road congestion
67.2%
affordable housing
51.3%
security
45.4%
corruption
45.4%
public transport
37.8%
school education
34.5%
green spaces
34.5%
health services
32.8%
fulfilling employment
25.2%
unemployment
24.4%
recycling
21.8%
citizen engagement
17.6%
air pollution
15.1%
basic amenities
11.8%
social mobility
8.4%
% 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
61.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
41.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.5%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
69.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
47.1
Public safety is not a problem
48.3
Air pollution is not a problem
33.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
57.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
16.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
13.0
Public transport is satisfactory
15.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
54.1
Most children have access to a good school
57.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
44.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
48.6
Minorities feel welcome
38.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
42.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
53.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
40.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
18.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
19.2
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
31.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
36.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
50.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
37.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
37.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
41.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
39.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
25.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
28.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
25.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
45.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
33.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
79.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
47.6
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
43.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
19.0
Online voting has increased participation
28.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
21.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
896,007
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.896
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.894 0.896 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 81.4 81.2 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 15.7 15.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 14.1 14.1 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 53,078 54,534 +1,457

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%
road congestion
67.2%
affordable housing
51.3%
security
45.4%
corruption
45.4%
public transport
37.8%
school education
34.5%
green spaces
34.5%
health services
32.8%
fulfilling employment
25.2%
unemployment
24.4%
recycling
21.8%
citizen engagement
17.6%
air pollution
15.1%
basic amenities
11.8%
social mobility
8.4%

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
61.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.5%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
41.2%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
65.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
69.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
47.1
Public safety is not a problem
48.3
Air pollution is not a problem
33.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
57.8
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
16.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
13.0
Public transport is satisfactory
15.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
54.1
Most children have access to a good school
57.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
44.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
48.6
Minorities feel welcome
38.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
42.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
53.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
40.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
18.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
19.2
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
31.9
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
36.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
50.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
37.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
37.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
41.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
39.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
25.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
28.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
25.8
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
45.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
33.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
79.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
47.6
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
43.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
75.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
19.0
Online voting has increased participation
28.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
21.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
47.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max