According to the 2024 Smart City Index released by the International Institute for Management Development (IM

Zurich, Switzerland, was ranked 1st in the 2024 Smart City Index, making it the smartest city in the world as per the rankings released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in April 2024. Top 10 Smartest Cities in the World – 2024 (IMD Smart City Index) 1. Zurich – Switzerland 2. Oslo – Norway 3. Canberra – Australia 4. Geneva – Switzerland 5. Singapore – Singapore 6. Copenhagen – Denmark 7. Lausanne – Switzerland 8. London – United Kingdom 9. Helsinki – Finland 10. Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates What Makes a City “Smart”? • According to IMD, a smart city is defined as an urban setting that applies technology to improve infrastructure, citizen services, and quality of life, while minimizing the challenges of urbanization. Trends Noted in the 2024 Index • European and Asian cities gained dominance in the top ranks. • Several North American cities slipped in the global rankings. • The focus was on how infrastructure and technology impact performance and citizen experience.