// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Amman?
Amman scores 32.1% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #283 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
32.1%
Rank
#283 / 386
Criteria present
21 / 86
Evidence coverage
39.5%
Amman's smart city score by area
7 present · 0 partial · 2 absent · 6 not assessed
1 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 9 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
5 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 5 not assessed
3 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 2 not assessed
3 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 7 not assessed
Where Amman is strong
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
Where the gaps are
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Energy & Smart Grid
- ▸Water & Sanitation
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Unified online services portal
The SANAD website and app serve as a digital gateway to a wide range of government services in Jordan, allowing users to perform transactions like purchasing distinguished plate numbers directly online.
https://sanad.gov.joDigital Government Services · Digital identity / single sign-on
SANAD is described as the user's digital identity, providing secure access to various government services through its website and app in Jordan.
https://sanad.gov.joDigital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
Through the SANAD app or website, users can directly purchase distinguished plate numbers without needing to visit a licensing department, indicating online payment capabilities for government fees.
https://sanad.gov.joConnectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Fibre / high-speed broadband coverage
Jordan has a National Broadband Network Program that includes providing infrastructure of high-speed fiber optic networks to connect government departments in the governorates with central offices in the capital.
https://www.modee.gov.jo/EN/Pages/National_Broadband_Network_ProgramAbout this assessment
Amman was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-12 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.