// CITY_ASSESSMENT

How smart is Makati?

Makati scores 20.3% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #348 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.

Smart score

20.3%

Rank

#348 / 386

Criteria present

7 / 86

Evidence coverage

32.6%

Makati's smart city score by area

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation50%

0 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed

Mobility & Transport100%

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

Environment, Energy & Climate63%

1 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste25%

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

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion63%

1 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment50%

1 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 4 not assessed

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model63%

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

Where Makati is strong

  • Health & Digital Health
  • Disaster Risk & Resilience
  • Governance & Smart-City Operating Model
  • Air Quality & Monitoring
  • Green Space & Biodiversity

Where the gaps are

  • Solid Waste & Circular Economy
  • Open Data & Transparency
  • Energy & Smart Grid
  • Education & Digital Skills
  • Inclusion & Civic Participation

Evidence highlights

Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network

Makati, a central business district in Metro Manila, is served by public transport networks including train (specifically the MRT-3 light rail transit system along EDSA) and bus services, making it accessible.

https://www.philippinebeaches.org/top-things-to-do-in-makati-tourist-spots/

Green Space & Biodiversity · Green space provision

Makati City has parks, which are mentioned as attractions for travelers and residents. These parks are noted as places to explore and are part of the city's offerings alongside malls, museums, and restaurants.

https://www.philippinebeaches.org/top-things-to-do-in-makati-tourist-spots/

Innovation & Economic Development · Economic indicators open data

Economic data series related to Makati are published and available through the FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) system, as indicated by a page titled "Makati - Economic Data Series" listing "4 Series" with the tag "Makati."

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/tags/series?t=makati

Governance & Smart-City Operating Model · Transparent procurement

The Philippines utilizes PhilGEPS, a single, centralized electronic portal that serves as the primary source of information on government procurement, including opportunities and awarded contracts, which applies to Makati City. Additionally, Makati City's o…

https://www.philgeps.gov.ph/

About this assessment

Makati was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-11 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.