City assessment
How smart is Qingdao?
Qingdao scores 42.4% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #289 of 386 by smart reach and #322 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 29 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 19 Oct 2026.
Smart reach rank
#289 / 386
Smart score
42.4%
Evidenced rank
#322 / 387
Criteria present
30 / 86
Evidence coverage
52.3%
Qingdao's smart city score by area
4 present · 2 partial · 3 absent · 6 not yet assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 2 absent · 6 not yet assessed
5 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 5 not yet assessed
3 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 8 not yet assessed
6 present · 3 partial · 4 absent
6 present · 1 partial · 1 absent
5 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 4 not yet assessed
Where Qingdao is strong
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Digital Government Services
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency · 2 absent, 2 partial
- ▸Open Data & Transparency · 2 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information · 2 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Health & Digital Health · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Governance & Smart-City Operating Model · 1 absent, 1 partial
Not yet assessed
29 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.
- Active & Shared Mobility4 of 4
- Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure4 of 4
- Solid Waste & Circular Economy4 of 4
- Water & Sanitation4 of 4
- Critical Infrastructure Resilience3 of 3
- Energy & Smart Grid3 of 4
- Climate Action & Emissions2 of 3
- Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles2 of 4
- Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin2 of 3
- Climate Adaptation & Heat1 of 3
Evidence highlights
Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Qingdao operates an extensive metro network, including lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and several express lines, with numerous stations listed.
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_122081148Health & Digital Health · Telehealth / digital health services
Qingdao Municipal Health Commission achieved excellent results in the 2026 Shandong Province Digital Health Competition, indicating the presence of digital health initiatives.
http://wsjkw.qingdao.gov.cn/About this assessment
Qingdao was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 19 Oct 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.