// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Brussels?
Brussels scores 37.9% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #122 of 213 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
37.9%
Rank
#122 / 213
Criteria present
24 / 86
Evidence coverage
46.5%
Brussels's smart city score by area
8 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed
6 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
3 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 10 not assessed
Where Brussels is strong
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
Where the gaps are
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Health & Digital Health
Evidence highlights
Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Brussels operates a public transportation network including metro, tram, and bus services, managed by the Brussels Intermunicipal Transport Company (STIB-MIVB). The network also includes train services managed by SNCB-NMBS and other bus lines by TEC and De …
https://www.brussels.be/public-transportPublic Transport & Real-Time Information · Real-time arrivals (GTFS-RT)
The STIB-MIVB provides real-time information for vehicle departures and arrivals by line and by stop, accessible through their website and mobile application.
https://www.stib-mivb.be/homePublic Transport & Real-Time Information · Integrated / contactless ticketing
Brussels offers contactless payment options using bank cards, smartphones, or smartwatches on all STIB bus, tram, and metro services. Additionally, the MOBIB card provides a reloadable smartcard option, and Brupass tickets allow for intermodal travel across…
https://www.stib-mivb.be/homeActive & Shared Mobility · Bike / e-scooter sharing scheme
Brussels operates a public bike-sharing system called Villo! across the Brussels-Capital Region, and also has shared electric bikes and scooters from private operators like DOTT and BOLT available in designated drop zones.
https://opendata.brussels.be/explore/dataset/stations-villo-bruxelles-rbc/?flg=fr-frAbout this assessment
Brussels was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-06 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found — see how smart cities are measured. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.