// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Bergen?
Bergen scores 23.3% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #330 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
23.3%
Rank
#330 / 386
Criteria present
16 / 86
Evidence coverage
25.6%
Bergen's smart city score by area
5 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 7 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
4 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
0 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
4 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
1 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
0 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 14 not assessed
Where Bergen is strong
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Digital Government Services
Where the gaps are
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
Evidence highlights
Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · City IoT / sensor network
Bergen has a community for 'The Things Network' which aims to provide an open and decentralized IoT network for data connectivity across the city.
https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/bergen/Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Bergen operates a public transport network, including a Light Rail (Bybanen) Line 1, and provides a "Skyss" app for journey planning and payment.
https://www.skyss.no/en/Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Integrated / contactless ticketing
The Skyss app allows users to "find, plan, and pay for your journey – all in one place," indicating an integrated ticketing system for public transport in Bergen.
https://www.skyss.no/en/Health & Digital Health · Healthcare provision data
Bergen provides immediate medical help through Bergen Legevakt (Emergency Clinic) for acute illnesses and injuries, which is open 24/7 and can be reached by calling 116117. Residents of Bergen also have access to the national Helsenorge portal for general h…
https://www.bergen.kommune.no/omkommunen/avdelinger/bergen-legevaktAbout this assessment
Bergen 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.