// 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

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation78%

7 present · 0 partial · 2 absent · 6 not assessed

Mobility & Transport50%

1 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 9 not assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate83%

2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste50%

0 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion69%

5 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 5 not assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment58%

3 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 2 not assessed

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model64%

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.jo

Digital 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.jo

Digital 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.jo

Connectivity & 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_Program

About 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.