Ottawa

Smart city ranking
40 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
A
Factor ratings
AA Structures
BBB Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
934,240
(UN Data)
HDI
0.943
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.922 0.929 0.931 0.936 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 82.1 82.7 +0.6
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.2 16.4 16.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.4 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 43,602 48,527 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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
83.1%
health services
71.2%
public transport
55.9%
road congestion
33.9%
unemployment
29.7%
security
27.1%
school education
20.3%
fulfilling employment
19.5%
corruption
19.5%
basic amenities
18.6%
recycling
16.9%
social mobility
16.1%
air pollution
13.6%
green spaces
13.6%
citizen engagement
11.9%
% 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
61.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
55.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
82.4%
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City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
69.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
77.8
Public safety is not a problem
59.6
Air pollution is not a problem
59.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
48.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
37.1
Public transport is satisfactory
37.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.5
Most children have access to a good school
79.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
75.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
69.5
Minorities feel welcome
77.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
81.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
65.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
50.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
52.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
64.4
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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
47.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
60.6
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
47.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
39.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
32.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
49.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
29.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
34.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
53.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
41.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
49.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
72.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.0
Online voting has increased participation
41.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
934,240
(UN Data)
HDI
0.943
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.922 0.929 0.931 0.936 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 82.1 82.7 +0.6
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.2 16.4 16.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.4 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 43,602 48,527 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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
83.1%
health services
71.2%
public transport
55.9%
road congestion
33.9%
unemployment
29.7%
security
27.1%
school education
20.3%
fulfilling employment
19.5%
corruption
19.5%
basic amenities
18.6%
recycling
16.9%
social mobility
16.1%
air pollution
13.6%
green spaces
13.6%
citizen engagement
11.9%

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
61.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
55.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
82.4%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
69.6
Recycling services are satisfactory
77.8
Public safety is not a problem
59.6
Air pollution is not a problem
59.6
Medical services provision is satisfactory
48.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
24.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
37.1
Public transport is satisfactory
37.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.5
Most children have access to a good school
79.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
75.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
69.5
Minorities feel welcome
77.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
81.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
65.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
50.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
52.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
64.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.9
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
60.6
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
47.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
39.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
32.1
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
49.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
29.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
34.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
53.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
41.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
49.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
72.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.0
Online voting has increased participation
41.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
36.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max