// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Chengdu?
Chengdu scores 12.9% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #202 of 213 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
12.9%
Rank
#202 / 213
Criteria present
6 / 86
Evidence coverage
19.8%
Chengdu's smart city score by area
0 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 12 not assessed
0 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
2 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
0 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 2 partial · 3 absent · 8 not assessed
2 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 6 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
Where Chengdu is strong
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Governance & Smart-City Operating Model
Where the gaps are
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
Evidence highlights
Air Quality & Monitoring · Air-quality monitoring network
Chengdu has a real-time Air Quality Index (AQI), indicating the presence of an air quality monitoring system.
https://aqicn.org/city/chengdu/Air Quality & Monitoring · Real-time air-quality data
Chengdu provides a real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) that is publicly accessible, showing current air pollution levels.
https://aqicn.org/city/chengdu/Culture, Tourism & Recreation · Culture / recreation provision
Chengdu provides data on cultural and recreational facilities, including a ranking of top scenic spots, details on 5A-rated attractions like Qingcheng Mountain-Dujiangyan and Anren Ancient Town, and information on museums such as the Jianchuan Museum Cluste…
https://www.sohu.com/a/959371916_122553153Culture, Tourism & Recreation · Smart tourism services
Chengdu offers smart tourism services, such as electronic guides at the Dujiangyan scenic area that visitors can access by scanning a QR code.
https://www.sohu.com/a/959371916_122553153About this assessment
Chengdu 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.