City Indicators


Do you need to explain complex city comparisons in a simple way?

Select from 162 City Indicators for any 10 or more cities.

e.g. Startups or Public City Transport for any 25 cities.

Our designed City Indicators are colour-coded & benchmarked. This allows quicker group decision-making comparing cities globally.
You can spot the most important variables and make use of data immediately.

Leading cities data-set as seen in the Innovation Cities™ Index

City Indicators cover 500 cities worldwide from every major country and region globally. These are selected based on an economic and social distribution from society. (see in more detail how are the 500 selected)

City Indicator Features

Data Points

Each indicator has several Data Points, gathered and created by 2THINKNOW. A mix of mostly quantitative (numbers) and qualitative (text) data points.

Benchmark Scores

A quick colour-coded guide to city performance relative to 500 cities. Using 6 benchmarks from 0 to 5 on a global bell curve.

Above or Below Benchmark

Global above or below benchmark indicators gives you a relative guide to city performance regionally and globally.

Global Ranking

NEW All of the 500 cities are part of a global rank for each indicator. In 2019 these are being added for every indicator.

Meta Data

This includes data like the year and source (if not 2THINKNOW). We have over 7,000 sources at current.

Analyst Notes

Added notes to clarify outliers or any point that might be a bit confusing. To help you explain differences.

Standard City Indicator Layout

Predictable standard format for easy uploads or use in your systems

City Indicator Features

Cities Available

Select from 500 cities from our core set.

Yes, we can also add cities not on this list.

Because rankings and benchmark scores are based on 500 cities, non-listed cities will have an equivalent ranking and score.

i.e. as if they were part of the 500. (see how are the 500 selected)

162 City Indicators Available

List of City Indicators available here on the Innovation Cities™ Index site.

These are the same City Indicators used in the annual city ranking.

Flat Pricing

Forget paying hourly consulting rates for data research. Pricing is simple:

Number of City Indicators X Number of Cities X Unit Price.

For volume pricing get a Proposal for the latest unit price for multiple indicators. For quick small indicator orders - order online below.

Key Advantages

  1. This product is fixed price and fast.
  2. The data has been through several life cycles and redesign since 2012.
  3. The service is lower cost than management consulting yet uses the same data.
  4. Specialised city data analysts with over 400 hours training.
  5. Pay only for what you need, no hidden and additional costs.
  6. Lower risk to you as we have a defined outcome.

When you see these benefits, it makes financial and business sense to use our service.

Easy data license

Data is licensed for:

  • Internal strategy usage by your organisation
  • Sharing with a single customer (for consultants)
  • Data or publication in disguised formats such as index or reports

Data is not licensed for publication or otherwise openly sharing online.

Other use cases may be available on-demand. Just ask.

How It Works

Data Deliverables Format

Files will be sent in MS Excel format with one workbook per City Indicator.

Any related analyst notes will be in this file, or a separate PDF (depending on length).

For your peace of mind, all data referenced is covered by our Data Guarantee.

2ThinkNow is the only firm to offer it.

 

City Indicators are at the core of Innovation Cities™ Index

Measuring innovation pre-conditions in all cities worldwide.

The Innovation Cities™ Index city rankings were established in 2007. The ranking has used the 162 City Indicators since 2009. The benchmark scores of each indicator are aggregated into a 3 Factor score, when combined with 2ThinkNow Trend Analysis. This pioneering application of data science provides a ranking based on detailed not found in other rankings.

Learn more about this on the Innovation Cities™ Indicators page & separate website.