Riga

Smart city ranking
83 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
B
Factor ratings
B Structures
B Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
614,618
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.929
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.871 0.863 -0.008
Life expectancy at birth 75.5 73.6 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 16.2 16.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 25,838 27,166 +1,328

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
70.0%
corruption
60.0%
road congestion
53.3%
unemployment
45.0%
school education
33.3%
public transport
31.7%
security
28.3%
citizen engagement
23.3%
basic amenities
21.7%
air pollution
21.7%
fulfilling employment
20.0%
social mobility
20.0%
green spaces
20.0%
health services
11.7%
recycling
8.3%
% 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
48.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
63.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
40.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
70.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
50.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
62.2
Public safety is not a problem
58.9
Air pollution is not a problem
48.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
34.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
29.2
Public transport is satisfactory
54.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.1
Most children have access to a good school
60.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
57.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
50.0
Minorities feel welcome
41.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
58.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
66.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
44.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
19.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
25.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
34.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
53.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
55.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
63.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
35.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
38.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
64.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
49.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
42.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
47.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
70.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
25.3
Online voting has increased participation
36.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
37.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
45.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
614,618
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.929
Country 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.871 0.863 -0.008
Life expectancy at birth 75.5 73.6 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 16.2 16.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 25,838 27,166 +1,328

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
70.0%
corruption
60.0%
road congestion
53.3%
unemployment
45.0%
school education
33.3%
public transport
31.7%
security
28.3%
citizen engagement
23.3%
basic amenities
21.7%
air pollution
21.7%
fulfilling employment
20.0%
social mobility
20.0%
green spaces
20.0%
health services
11.7%
recycling
8.3%

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
48.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
63.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
40.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
70.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
50.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
62.2
Public safety is not a problem
58.9
Air pollution is not a problem
48.1
Medical services provision is satisfactory
46.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
34.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
29.2
Public transport is satisfactory
54.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.1
Most children have access to a good school
60.3
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
57.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
50.0
Minorities feel welcome
41.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
58.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
66.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
44.4
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
19.4
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
25.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
34.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.2
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
53.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
55.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.8
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
63.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
35.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
38.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
64.2
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
49.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
72.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
42.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
47.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
70.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
73.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
25.3
Online voting has increased participation
36.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
37.5
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
45.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max