// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Chengdu?
Chengdu scores 21.1% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #343 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
21.1%
Rank
#343 / 386
Criteria present
8 / 86
Evidence coverage
34.9%
Chengdu's smart city score by area
0 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
0 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
4 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
Where Chengdu is strong
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
Where the gaps are
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
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 2026-07-11 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.