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Estonia vs. Japan: Country Comparison

Estonia leads the overall rating with 76.40 points, ahead of Japan with 73.95 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Volcano Risk and Earthquake Risk.

Key Detail Comparisons

These links point directly to the matching country-indicator articles for both countries.

Relocation & Residency › Work & Self-Employment Abroad › Work Permit Access for Foreigners

Work Permit Access for Foreigners

Estonia100 points Japan83 points

Biggest Differences

Safety & Risk › Natural Hazards & Disasters › Volcano Risk

Estonia scores clearly better than Japan on Volcano Risk.

Estonia100 points Japan11 points
Safety & Risk › Natural Hazards & Disasters › Earthquake Risk

Estonia scores clearly better than Japan on Earthquake Risk.

Estonia96 points Japan13 points
Finance & Taxes › Macroeconomics › Public Debt (% of GDP)

Estonia scores clearly better than Japan on Public Debt (% of GDP).

Estonia84 points Japan1 points
Safety & Risk › Natural Hazards & Disasters › Tsunami Risk

Estonia scores clearly better than Japan on Tsunami Risk.

Estonia92 points Japan10 points
Finance & Taxes › Macroeconomics › Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)

Japan scores clearly better than Estonia on Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports).

Estonia14 points Japan91 points
Lifestyle › Outdoor & Lifestyle › Mountain Access

Japan scores clearly better than Estonia on Mountain Access.

Estonia5 points Japan73 points
Finance & Taxes › Personal Taxes › Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%)

Estonia scores clearly better than Japan on Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%).

Estonia100 points Japan35 points

Categories Compared

Estonia 82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk 6 topics · Advantage: Estonia Show topicsHide topics
Japan 77 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Crime & Personal Safety 82 85 Japan
Conflicts & Political Security 84 86 Japan
Natural Hazards & Disasters 81 34 Estonia
Digital Freedom & Surveillance 90 83 Estonia
Legal Protection & Property 79 79 Tie
Long-Term Stability & Resilience 78 79 Japan
Estonia 82 points
❤️ Health 3 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 85 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Healthcare & Access 77 85 Japan
Environmental Health 91 84 Estonia
Health Risks & Public Health 78 86 Japan
Estonia 70 points
💸 Finance & Taxes 8 topics · Advantage: Estonia Show topicsHide topics
Japan 67 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Personal Taxes 60 48 Estonia
Investment & Capital Access 75 81 Japan
Banking & Fintech 76 70 Estonia
Bitcoin & Crypto 67 61 Estonia
Real Estate & Property 77 62 Estonia
Entrepreneurship & Business 65 56 Estonia
Macroeconomics 74 69 Estonia
Wages & Purchasing Power 67 82 Japan
Estonia 61 points
🏠 Costs 6 topics · Advantage: Estonia Show topicsHide topics
Japan 52 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Housing & Utilities 44 45 Japan
Food & Basic Goods 43 40 Estonia
Dining & Going Out 69 62 Estonia
Mobility Costs 62 50 Estonia
Communication & Digital Costs 84 63 Estonia
Personal Services 66 51 Estonia
Estonia 74 points
🏗️ Infrastructure 5 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 83 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Basic Infrastructure & Logistics 66 88 Japan
Roads & Traffic Infrastructure 75 79 Japan
Electricity & Energy 75 72 Estonia
Internet & Connectivity 82 92 Japan
Public Transport 73 86 Japan
Estonia 64 points
🌿 Lifestyle 8 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 72 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Work-Life Balance 69 53 Estonia
Climate & Weather 57 63 Japan
Outdoor & Lifestyle 45 79 Japan
Leisure & Recreation 80 89 Japan
Arts & Entertainment 65 78 Japan
Food & Culinary Culture 51 95 Japan
Family-Friendly 77 71 Estonia
Pet-Friendly 69 47 Estonia
Estonia 88 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency 8 topics · Advantage: Estonia Show topicsHide topics
Japan 74 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Residency & Bureaucracy 96 82 Estonia
Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 90 84 Estonia
Remote Work & Freelancing 88 74 Estonia
Work & Self-Employment Abroad 97 82 Estonia
Permanent Residency & Family 84 67 Estonia
Language & Integration 68 46 Estonia
Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination 80 66 Estonia
Everyday Life for Foreigners 94 75 Estonia
Estonia 81 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation 6 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 89 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Accommodation & Stay Quality 89 95 Japan
Tourism Infrastructure 92 93 Japan
Attractions & Activities 74 95 Japan
Beaches, Nature & Relaxation 68 94 Japan
Vacation Costs 72 65 Estonia
Season & Travel Comfort 89 93 Japan
Estonia 82 points
🌐 Society & Participation 8 topics · Advantage: Estonia Show topicsHide topics
Japan 74 points
Topic Estonia Japan Advantage
Society & Freedom 87 83 Estonia
Education & Knowledge 90 77 Estonia
Social System & Social Cohesion 72 70 Estonia
Equality & Anti-Discrimination 83 75 Estonia
LGBTQ+ Friendliness 86 65 Estonia
Inclusion & Accessibility 86 83 Estonia
Religion & Worldviews 81 82 Japan
Demography 60 47 Estonia

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