City assessment
How smart is Mecca?
Mecca scores 37.9% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #329 of 386 by smart reach and #344 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 33 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 19 Oct 2026.
Smart reach rank
#329 / 386
Smart score
37.9%
Evidenced rank
#344 / 387
Criteria present
22 / 86
Evidence coverage
53.5%
Mecca's smart city score by area
3 present · 3 partial · 6 absent · 3 not yet assessed
1 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 9 not yet assessed
2 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 6 not yet assessed
1 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 5 not yet assessed
5 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 3 not yet assessed
5 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
5 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 5 not yet assessed
Where Mecca is strong
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Health & Digital Health
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Open Data & Transparency · 3 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · 3 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Water & Sanitation · 3 partial
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring · 2 partial
Not yet assessed
33 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.
- Active & Shared Mobility4 of 4
- Solid Waste & Circular Economy4 of 4
- Climate Action & Emissions3 of 3
- Disaster Risk & Resilience3 of 4
- Public Safety & Emergency3 of 4
- Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles3 of 4
- Digital Government Services2 of 4
- Public Transport & Real-Time Information2 of 4
- Air Quality & Monitoring1 of 3
- Climate Adaptation & Heat1 of 3
- Culture, Tourism & Recreation1 of 2
- Energy & Smart Grid1 of 4
- Food Security & Urban Agriculture1 of 2
- Governance & Smart-City Operating Model1 of 4
- Green Space & Biodiversity1 of 3
- Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin1 of 3
- Water & Sanitation1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · EV charging network
Saudi Arabia is actively establishing a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network within key cities, including Mecca, to promote EV adoption and ensure driver convenience.
https://www.icartea.com/en/news/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-in-saudi-arabia-top-locations-and-servicesGreen Space & Biodiversity · Urban tree canopy / planting
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has launched a "National Afforestation Season" as part of the Saudi Green Initiative, which involves planting efforts across the Kingdom.
https://www.mewa.gov.sa/Inclusion & Civic Participation · Online civic participation
The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing provides an e-participation platform where citizens can share opinions and ideas on upcoming laws, economic projects, and developmental affairs within the Kingdom, including through electronic consulta…
https://www.momra.gov.sa/ar/e-participationCulture, Tourism & Recreation · Smart tourism services
Saudi Arabia offers digital visitor services through its "KSA Visa" platform, which facilitates visa applications and provides essential travel tips for visitors.
https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/About this assessment
Mecca was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 19 Oct 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.