// CITY_ASSESSMENT

How smart is Ankara?

Ankara scores 34.8% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #133 of 213 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.

Smart score

34.8%

Rank

#133 / 213

Criteria present

25 / 86

Evidence coverage

43%

Ankara's smart city score by area

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation67%

5 present · 2 partial · 2 absent · 6 not assessed

Mobility & Transport67%

3 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 6 not assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate63%

2 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 9 not assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste30%

1 present · 1 partial · 3 absent · 6 not assessed

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion100%

7 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 6 not assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment100%

5 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model56%

2 present · 6 partial · 1 absent · 5 not assessed

Where Ankara is strong

  • Digital Government Services
  • Education & Digital Skills
  • Culture, Tourism & Recreation
  • Public Transport & Real-Time Information
  • Green Space & Biodiversity

Where the gaps are

  • Open Data & Transparency
  • Energy & Smart Grid
  • Solid Waste & Circular Economy
  • Housing & Urban Planning
  • Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure

Evidence highlights

Digital Government Services · Unified online services portal

Ankara's municipal services, including those from the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality and Ankara Water and Sewerage Administration (ASKİ), are offered through the national e-Devlet Kapısı (e-Government Gateway), which serves as a single point for accessing…

https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/

Digital Government Services · Digital identity / single sign-on

Residents can access various municipal services, including those from Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, through the e-Devlet Kapısı, which provides "Kimlik Doğrulama Hizmetleri" (Identity Verification Services). Additionally, the E-Arşiv Portal uses a user …

https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/ankara-buyuksehir-belediyesi

Digital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees

Citizens can make online payments for taxes and fees through the e-Devlet Kapısı, which offers "Vergi Borcu Sorgulama ve Ödeme" (Tax Debt Inquiry and Payment) and "Araç Plakasına Yazılan Ceza Sorgulama" (Vehicle Plate Fine Inquiry). The Ankara Metropolitan …

https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/

Digital Government Services · Citizen reporting / 311 channel

Citizens in Ankara can submit requests and complaints to public institutions, including municipal ones, through the Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Merkezi (CİMER) via the e-Devlet Kapısı. The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality also offers "Talep, Öneri ve Bilgi Ed…

https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/ankara-su-ve-kanalizasyon-idaresi-genel-mudurlugu

About this assessment

Ankara 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.