Tokyo

Smart city ranking
72 Out of 141
67 out of 118 in 2021
BB BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
9,733,276
(UN Data)
HDI
0.951
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.915 0.919 0.923 0.925 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.8 12.9 9.0 9.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 40,799 42,932 8,559 8,920 +362

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%
health services
48.3%
basic amenities
46.0%
affordable housing
45.7%
security
42.0%
road congestion
34.4%
public transport
30.1%
school education
29.8%
air pollution
28.0%
fulfilling employment
26.3%
unemployment
23.2%
citizen engagement
21.9%
corruption
20.7%
social mobility
19.3%
green spaces
18.2%
recycling
17.8%
% 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
39.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
36.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
68.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
70.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.0
Public safety is not a problem
60.1
Air pollution is not a problem
40.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
67.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
42.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
31.5
Public transport is satisfactory
69.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
57.5
Most children have access to a good school
54.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
55.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
49.2
Minorities feel welcome
37.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
39.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
61.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
51.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
32.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
40.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
37.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
43.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
59.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
49.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
54.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
53.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
24.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
34.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
27.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
50.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
59.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
56.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
34.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
38.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
55.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
57.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
28.1
Online voting has increased participation
29.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
33.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
46.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
9,733,276
(UN Data)
HDI
0.951
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.915 0.919 0.923 0.925 +0.002
Life expectancy at birth 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 +0.1
Expected years of schooling 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.8 12.9 9.0 9.0 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 40,799 42,932 8,559 8,920 +362

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%
health services
48.3%
basic amenities
46.0%
affordable housing
45.7%
security
42.0%
road congestion
34.4%
public transport
30.1%
school education
29.8%
air pollution
28.0%
fulfilling employment
26.3%
unemployment
23.2%
citizen engagement
21.9%
corruption
20.7%
social mobility
19.3%
green spaces
18.2%
recycling
17.8%

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
39.5%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
60.1%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
36.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
68.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
70.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
64.0
Public safety is not a problem
60.1
Air pollution is not a problem
40.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
67.0
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
42.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
31.5
Public transport is satisfactory
69.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
57.5
Most children have access to a good school
54.4
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
55.8
Businesses are creating new jobs
49.2
Minorities feel welcome
37.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
39.4
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
61.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
51.8
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
32.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
40.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
37.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
43.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
59.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
49.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
54.8
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
53.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
24.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
34.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
27.5
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
50.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
59.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
56.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
34.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
38.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
55.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
57.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
28.1
Online voting has increased participation
29.9
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
33.1
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
46.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max