// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Davao City?
Davao City scores 29.7% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #238 of 385 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
29.7%
Rank
#238 / 385
Criteria present
18 / 86
Evidence coverage
41.9%
Davao City's smart city score by area
2 present · 6 partial · 5 absent · 2 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
1 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
1 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 7 not assessed
4 present · 2 partial · 5 absent · 2 not assessed
5 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
3 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 7 not assessed
Where Davao City is strong
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation
- ▸Digital Government Services
Where the gaps are
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Citizen reporting / 311 channel
Davao City has 'Davao City Reports', an official platform designed to address complaints, requests, and inquiries, allowing users to submit reports and view transactions.
https://reports.davaocity.gov.ph/Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Davao City has a public transport network that includes motorized tricycles-for-hire and buses, with the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) ensuring enough buses for passengers. The city is also developing a High Priority Bus System (HPBS) project.
https://www.davaocity.gov.ph/transportation-planning-traffic-management/Active & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes
Davao City inaugurated a 54.71-kilometer Metro Davao Bike Lane Network on July 20, 2021, and there are plans for its expansion.
https://pia.gov.ph/news/2021/07/22/davao-city-bike-lane-network-formally-openedGreen Space & Biodiversity · Urban tree canopy / planting
Davao City has scaled up its greening initiatives, planting 74,643 mangroves and distributing 170,761 forest seedlings in 2025, as part of its efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the environment through programs by the City Environment and Natura…
https://www.davaocity.gov.ph/2026/02/12/davao-city-distributes-over-170k-forest-seedlings/About this assessment
Davao City was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-11 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. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.