Oslo

Smart city ranking
2 Out of 141
2 out of 118 in 2021
AAA AAA in 2021
Factor ratings
AAA Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
693,494
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.98
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.954 0.957 0.959 0.961 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 83.2 83.2 +0.0
Expected years of schooling 18.1 18.1 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.6 12.9 12.7 12.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 68,059 66,494 63,016 62,574 -443

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
73.9%
health services
37.4%
security
36.0%
road congestion
33.8%
unemployment
33.7%
public transport
32.9%
social mobility
31.3%
air pollution
30.8%
school education
24.2%
basic amenities
18.5%
green spaces
18.4%
corruption
18.1%
citizen engagement
17.8%
recycling
14.2%
fulfilling employment
13.8%
% 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
63.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
64.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
84.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
77.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
78.5
Public safety is not a problem
69.9
Air pollution is not a problem
61.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
31.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
50.2
Public transport is satisfactory
68.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
75.2
Most children have access to a good school
81.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
72.2
Minorities feel welcome
64.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
79.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
64.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
59.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
64.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
70.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
45.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
51.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
71.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
42.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
56.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
78.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
48.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
71.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
43.8
Online voting has increased participation
46.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
49.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
693,494
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.98
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.954 0.957 0.959 0.961 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 83.2 83.2 +0.0
Expected years of schooling 18.1 18.1 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.6 12.9 12.7 12.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 68,059 66,494 63,016 62,574 -443

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
73.9%
health services
37.4%
security
36.0%
road congestion
33.8%
unemployment
33.7%
public transport
32.9%
social mobility
31.3%
air pollution
30.8%
school education
24.2%
basic amenities
18.5%
green spaces
18.4%
corruption
18.1%
citizen engagement
17.8%
recycling
14.2%
fulfilling employment
13.8%

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
63.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
64.7%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
84.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
77.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
78.5
Public safety is not a problem
69.9
Air pollution is not a problem
61.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
31.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
50.2
Public transport is satisfactory
68.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
75.2
Most children have access to a good school
81.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
72.2
Minorities feel welcome
64.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
79.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
64.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
59.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
64.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
70.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
45.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
51.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
71.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
42.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
44.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
56.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
78.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
48.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
71.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.4
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
43.8
Online voting has increased participation
46.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
44.6
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
49.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max