Vancouver

Smart city ranking
42 Out of 141
28 out of 118 in 2021
A A in 2021
Factor ratings
A Structures
BBB Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
631,490
(UN Data)
HDI
0.944
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.922 0.929 0.931 0.936 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 82.1 82.7 +0.6
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.2 16.4 16.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.4 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 43,602 48,527 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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
89.9%
health services
64.8%
road congestion
49.0%
security
37.2%
unemployment
33.1%
public transport
30.4%
fulfilling employment
24.7%
corruption
19.1%
air pollution
17.5%
school education
17.2%
basic amenities
15.1%
social mobility
14.7%
green spaces
14.5%
recycling
14.1%
citizen engagement
14.1%
% 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
56.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
63.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
80.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
56.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
80.8
Public safety is not a problem
47.5
Air pollution is not a problem
53.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
56.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
16.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.0
Public transport is satisfactory
59.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
62.2
Most children have access to a good school
73.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
67.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
58.6
Minorities feel welcome
64.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
76.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
48.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
53.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
62.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
54.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
45.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
38.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
61.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
36.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
56.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
48.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
68.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
69.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
41.1
Online voting has increased participation
45.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
631,490
(UN Data)
HDI
0.944
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.922 0.929 0.931 0.936 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 82.3 82.4 82.1 82.7 +0.6
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.2 16.4 16.4 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.3 13.4 8.8 8.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 43,602 48,527 18,754 19,974 +1,220

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
89.9%
health services
64.8%
road congestion
49.0%
security
37.2%
unemployment
33.1%
public transport
30.4%
fulfilling employment
24.7%
corruption
19.1%
air pollution
17.5%
school education
17.2%
basic amenities
15.1%
social mobility
14.7%
green spaces
14.5%
recycling
14.1%
citizen engagement
14.1%

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
56.1%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
63.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.4%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
80.9%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
56.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
80.8
Public safety is not a problem
47.5
Air pollution is not a problem
53.5
Medical services provision is satisfactory
56.2
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
16.9
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.0
Public transport is satisfactory
59.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
62.2
Most children have access to a good school
73.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
67.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
58.6
Minorities feel welcome
64.1
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
76.1
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
74.8
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
48.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
53.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
62.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
54.7
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
57.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
45.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
38.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
61.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
43.3
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
36.0
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.2
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
56.1
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
50.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
50.9
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
48.6
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
68.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
69.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
41.1
Online voting has increased participation
45.0
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
55.1
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max