Tianjin

Smart city ranking
67 Out of 141
50 out of 118 in 2021
BB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
B Structures
BB Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
14,011,828
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.844
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%
road congestion
52.6%
fulfilling employment
48.9%
air pollution
48.8%
corruption
44.1%
health services
41.0%
affordable housing
36.5%
basic amenities
27.3%
school education
24.5%
social mobility
21.9%
unemployment
20.8%
security
19.1%
citizen engagement
17.7%
green spaces
17.0%
recycling
16.4%
public transport
14.3%
% 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
85.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
88.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
85.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
87.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
78.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.2
Public safety is not a problem
72.7
Air pollution is not a problem
51.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
68.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
59.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.3
Public transport is satisfactory
63.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
72.9
Most children have access to a good school
75.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
62.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.7
Minorities feel welcome
77.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
73.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.7
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
42.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
59.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
78.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
71.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
74.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
79.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
71.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
87.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
68.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
74.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
76.4
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
83.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
85.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
80.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
74.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
71.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
84.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
87.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
60.7
Online voting has increased participation
62.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
71.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
74.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
14,011,828
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.844
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%
road congestion
52.6%
fulfilling employment
48.9%
air pollution
48.8%
corruption
44.1%
health services
41.0%
affordable housing
36.5%
basic amenities
27.3%
school education
24.5%
social mobility
21.9%
unemployment
20.8%
security
19.1%
citizen engagement
17.7%
green spaces
17.0%
recycling
16.4%
public transport
14.3%

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
85.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
88.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
85.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
87.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
78.2
Recycling services are satisfactory
70.2
Public safety is not a problem
72.7
Air pollution is not a problem
51.2
Medical services provision is satisfactory
68.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
59.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
42.3
Public transport is satisfactory
63.7
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
72.9
Most children have access to a good school
75.0
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
62.1
Businesses are creating new jobs
64.7
Minorities feel welcome
77.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
73.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
76.7
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
42.6
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
48.5
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
59.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
78.5
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
71.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
74.7
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
79.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
71.6
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
87.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
68.7
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
74.2
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
76.4
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
83.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
85.1
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
80.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
74.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
71.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
84.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
87.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
60.7
Online voting has increased participation
62.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
71.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
74.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max