Shenzhen

Smart city ranking
66 Out of 141
60 out of 118 in 2021
CCC CCC in 2021
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
CCC Technologies
Group
4
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
1,283,133
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.799
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.758 0.761 0.764 0.768 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 78.1 78.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 13.9 14.0 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.9 8.1 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 16,127 16,057 58,144 60,365 +2,221

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
51.3%
fulfilling employment
46.9%
road congestion
44.0%
air pollution
39.9%
social mobility
38.3%
corruption
35.9%
health services
33.7%
citizen engagement
28.8%
basic amenities
23.7%
unemployment
23.7%
school education
22.1%
public transport
17.7%
security
16.2%
recycling
14.4%
green spaces
11.6%
% 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
88.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
84.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
90.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
90.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
85.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
82.4
Public safety is not a problem
76.5
Air pollution is not a problem
68.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
82.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
67.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
53.4
Public transport is satisfactory
74.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
84.2
Most children have access to a good school
77.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
82.5
Minorities feel welcome
81.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
83.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
84.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
76.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
63.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
67.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
74.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
84.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
80.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
84.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
83.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
80.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
90.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
72.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
83.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
82.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
90.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
88.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
86.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
83.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
83.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
90.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
90.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
75.0
Online voting has increased participation
77.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
83.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
86.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
1,283,133
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.799
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.758 0.761 0.764 0.768 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 76.7 76.9 78.1 78.2 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 13.9 14.0 14.2 14.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 7.9 8.1 13.0 13.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 16,127 16,057 58,144 60,365 +2,221

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
51.3%
fulfilling employment
46.9%
road congestion
44.0%
air pollution
39.9%
social mobility
38.3%
corruption
35.9%
health services
33.7%
citizen engagement
28.8%
basic amenities
23.7%
unemployment
23.7%
school education
22.1%
public transport
17.7%
security
16.2%
recycling
14.4%
green spaces
11.6%

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
88.8%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
84.8%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
90.8%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
90.5%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
85.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
82.4
Public safety is not a problem
76.5
Air pollution is not a problem
68.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
82.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
67.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
53.4
Public transport is satisfactory
74.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
84.2
Most children have access to a good school
77.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
70.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
82.5
Minorities feel welcome
81.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
83.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
84.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
76.9
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
63.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
67.6
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
74.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
84.1
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
80.4
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
84.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
83.5
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
80.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
90.0
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
72.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
83.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
82.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
90.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
88.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
86.3
IT skills are taught well in schools
83.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
83.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
90.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
90.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
75.0
Online voting has increased participation
77.6
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
83.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
86.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max