Reykjavik

Smart city ranking
26 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
BBB
Factor ratings
A Structures
BBB Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
236,528
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.959
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.957 0.959 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.6 82.7 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.2 9.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 17,235 17,896 +662

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
90.0%
health services
71.3%
public transport
53.8%
school education
32.5%
corruption
31.3%
basic amenities
28.8%
road congestion
28.8%
security
27.5%
recycling
21.3%
air pollution
20.0%
green spaces
20.0%
social mobility
16.3%
fulfilling employment
15.0%
unemployment
12.5%
citizen engagement
12.5%
% 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
60.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
88.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
68.3
Public safety is not a problem
77.3
Air pollution is not a problem
60.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
49.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
4.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
34.4
Public transport is satisfactory
28.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
77.5
Most children have access to a good school
81.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
77.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.0
Minorities feel welcome
59.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
61.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
36.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
49.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
49.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
56.3
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
16.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
30.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
31.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
55.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
17.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
49.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
36.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
82.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
28.1
Online voting has increased participation
41.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
59.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
236,528
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.959
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.957 0.959 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 82.6 82.7 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 9.2 9.2 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 17,235 17,896 +662

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
90.0%
health services
71.3%
public transport
53.8%
school education
32.5%
corruption
31.3%
basic amenities
28.8%
road congestion
28.8%
security
27.5%
recycling
21.3%
air pollution
20.0%
green spaces
20.0%
social mobility
16.3%
fulfilling employment
15.0%
unemployment
12.5%
citizen engagement
12.5%

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
60.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.0%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
53.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
88.1%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
68.3
Public safety is not a problem
77.3
Air pollution is not a problem
60.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
49.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
4.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
34.4
Public transport is satisfactory
28.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
77.5
Most children have access to a good school
81.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
77.5
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.0
Minorities feel welcome
59.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
61.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
80.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
53.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.1
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
46.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
54.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
36.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.5
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
49.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
49.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
56.3
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
66.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
16.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
30.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
31.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
55.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
17.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
49.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
36.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
82.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
28.1
Online voting has increased participation
41.5
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
59.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
63.8
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max