// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Prague?
Prague scores 73% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #55 of 388 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
73%
Rank
#55 / 388
Criteria present
56 / 86
Evidence coverage
81.4%
Prague's smart city score by area
11 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
10 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
9 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
6 present · 3 partial · 2 absent
8 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 2 not assessed
7 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
5 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
Where Prague is strong
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
Where the gaps are
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Digital identity / single sign-on
Residents can use 'Identita občana' (Citizen's Identity), including an eGovernment Mobile Key and NIA ID, to log in to dozens of portals, not just state administration ones.
https://identitaobcana.czDigital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
The 'Portál Pražana' allows residents to handle various municipal payments online, such as fees for parking, dog registration, and waste management, enabling them to complete these tasks from home.
https://www.praha-kolodeje.cz/portal-prazana/ds-1337Active & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes
The Technical Administration of Communications of the Capital City of Prague (TSK Praha) states that it takes care of "cyklostezky" (cycle paths/cycle lanes) in Prague, indicating the presence of a cycling network.
https://www.tsk-praha.cz/wps/portal/root/doprava-v-praze/cyklistickaActive & Shared Mobility · Bike / e-scooter sharing scheme
Prague has multiple public bike-sharing schemes, including 'Rekola' which offers shared pink bikes for quick transfers, and 'Nextbike Czech' which has 2,000 bikes in Prague and offers easy rental via a mobile application.
https://www.rekola.cz/About this assessment
Prague was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-09-03 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.