// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Qingdao?
Qingdao scores 32% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #284 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
32%
Rank
#284 / 386
Criteria present
22 / 86
Evidence coverage
40.7%
Qingdao's smart city score by area
3 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
1 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
4 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
3 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
5 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 2 not assessed
4 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
Where Qingdao is strong
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
Where the gaps are
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
Evidence highlights
Open Data & Transparency · Official open data portal
The official Qingdao government website, qingdao.gov.cn, features a prominent "数据开放" (Data Open) section in its main navigation, indicating a platform for publishing government data.
https://www.qingdao.gov.cn/Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Qingdao operates a metro network with multiple lines (e.g., Line 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8) and numerous stations, as detailed by the Qingdao Metro website. Additionally, the URL for qdbus.com.cn suggests the presence of a bus network.
http://www.qd-metro.com/Green Space & Biodiversity · Green space provision
Qingdao features significant public green spaces, including the 'super large park' of Badaguan Scenic Area with its old villas nestled among green trees, and Xiaomaidao Park which boasts large flat lawns and grassy slopes.
https://www.sohu.com/a/924976438_122081148Green Space & Biodiversity · Urban tree canopy / planting
Qingdao is characterized by 'red tiles and green trees,' with areas like Badaguan Scenic Area featuring abundant tree canopy, including ginkgo trees that turn golden in autumn along Juyongguan Road and plane trees providing shade.
https://www.sohu.com/a/924976438_122081148About this assessment
Qingdao 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.