// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Lagos?
Lagos scores 26.5% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #164 of 213 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
26.5%
Rank
#164 / 213
Criteria present
15 / 86
Evidence coverage
37.2%
Lagos's smart city score by area
4 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 7 not assessed
2 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 6 not assessed
1 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
3 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 7 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
1 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
Where Lagos is strong
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
Where the gaps are
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
Evidence highlights
Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 3D digital twin / city model
Digimirra is embarking on a project to create a 3D digital twin of Nigeria, specifically mentioning Lagos, and Insightful3d, a firm in Lagos, Nigeria, creates realistic 3D replicas and digital models for various industries.
https://digimirra.com/3d-digital-twin-nigeriaGreen Space & Biodiversity · Urban tree canopy / planting
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources promotes a 'TREE PLANTING WALK FOR NATURE' as part of its climate change initiatives.
https://moelagos.gov.ng/Housing & Urban Planning · Affordable housing programme
The Lagos State Government has a 'Lagos Affordable Homes Scheme' and entered a Joint Venture agreement in December 2016 for the construction of affordable homes in Ibeshe and Butterfly Island, Ikorodu.
https://imhdclagos.com/Inclusion & Civic Participation · Online civic participation
The Lagos State Citizens Gate website provides a platform for citizens to send feedback to the government, featuring an "Open Consultation Forum" and encouraging citizens to "Join The Conversation Now."
https://citizensgate.lagosstate.gov.ng/About this assessment
Lagos 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.