City assessment
How smart is Istanbul?
Istanbul scores 67.1% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #37 of 386 by smart reach and #176 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. 17 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 23 Oct 2026.
Smart reach rank
#37 / 386
Smart score
67.1%
Evidenced rank
#176 / 387
Criteria present
51 / 86
Evidence coverage
76.7%
Istanbul's smart city score by area
7 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
8 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 3 not yet assessed
7 present · 0 partial · 1 absent · 5 not yet assessed
5 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 3 not yet assessed
8 present · 4 partial · 1 absent
7 present · 1 partial · 0 absent
9 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 4 not yet assessed
Where Istanbul is strong
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency · 1 absent, 2 partial
- ▸Open Data & Transparency · 4 partial
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring · 1 absent
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 2 partial
Not yet assessed
17 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.
- Energy & Smart Grid3 of 4
- Active & Shared Mobility2 of 4
- Climate Action & Emissions2 of 3
- Climate Adaptation & Heat2 of 3
- Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure2 of 4
- Water & Sanitation2 of 4
- Critical Infrastructure Resilience1 of 3
- Governance & Smart-City Operating Model1 of 4
- Housing & Urban Planning1 of 3
- Public Transport & Real-Time Information1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
The Digital Tax Office (dijital.gib.gov.tr) allows online payment for various fines such as traffic and administrative penalties, while CK Enerji Boğaziçi Elektrik (ckbogazici.com.tr) provides online bill payment and debt inquiry for electricity services.
https://dijital.gib.gov.trDigital Government Services · Citizen reporting / 311 channel
Citizens can send requests and complaints to public institutions, including the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, through the Presidential Communication Center (CİMER) via the e-Devlet Kapısı. The municipality also lists 'Talep, Öneri ve Bilgi Edinme' (Re…
https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/istanbul-buyuksehir-belediyesiSmart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · EV charging network
Istanbul has a local and strong EV charging network called Şarjpark, which was showcased by Istanbul Energy at the EvCharge Show 2025.
https://sarjpark.istanbul/Energy & Smart Grid · Renewable energy share / targets
The Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ) reports on the share of renewable energy in production, including categories such as hydro, wind, and solar power. The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) also mentions a Renewable Energy Suppor…
https://www.teias.gov.tr/About this assessment
Istanbul was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 23 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.