Country profile

Afghanistan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Afghanistan is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes, while Food & Basic Goods, Vacation Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Language & Integration, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 32.72 points
Global rank Rank 226 globally
Continental rank Rank 47 in Asia

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Decision areas

The following entry points link directly to detailed articles that are especially relevant for relocation, longer stays, daily life and travel planning.

Key questions about Afghanistan

Why is Afghanistan especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Afghanistan?

Food & Basic Goods, Vacation Costs and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Language & Integration, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Afghanistan?

The detailed articles below help check whether the rating fits residence, work, costs, healthcare, safety or travel.

Strengths and weaknesses

This section only shows categories, topic areas and indicators where Afghanistan ranks in the top three or bottom three globally or continentally and shares the same score with no more than two other countries. Global ranks take priority over continental ranks.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Afghanistan is especially useful to compare with United States, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Afghanistan

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are linked directly in the static HTML. Categories and topic areas are collapsed to keep the country profile easy to scan.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

43
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Homicide Rate
Rank 130 globally 86
Petty Crime Index
Rank 222 globally 27
Women's Safety
Rank 229 globally 5
Organized Crime
Rank 227 globally 26
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 228 globally 14
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
28
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 208 globally 30
Political Violence
Rank 209 globally 22
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 216 globally 32
Terrorism Risk
Rank 219 globally 33

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

48
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Flood Risk
Rank 217 globally 23
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 204 globally 24
Drought Risk
Rank 203 globally 24
Wildfire Risk
Rank 76 globally 59
Landslide Risk
Rank 194 globally 34
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 123 globally 95

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

12
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State Surveillance
Rank 223 globally 10
Internet Censorship
Rank 221 globally 10
Internet Freedom
Rank 222 globally 14
Data Protection Laws
Rank 226 globally 10
VPN Access
Rank 223 globally 10
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 216 globally 38
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Rule of Law
Rank 225 globally 7
Property Rights Security
Rank 223 globally 8
Corruption Perception
Rank 216 globally 16
Police Effectiveness
Rank 226 globally 10
Expropriation Risk
Rank 222 globally 1
Extradition Risk
Rank 190 globally 34

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

14
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Political Stability
Rank 226 globally 4
Economic Resilience
Rank 221 globally 15
Government Efficiency
Rank 223 globally 13
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 201 globally 30
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

18
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 223 globally 20
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 227 globally 25
Emergency Care
Rank 224 globally 14
Medicine Access
Rank 228 globally 15
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 225 globally 11
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 223 globally 17
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 226 globally 4
Doctor Density
Rank 182 globally 12
Hospital Beds
Rank 221 globally 7
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 224 globally 29
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 224 globally 11

Environmental Health

6 indicators

30
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 209 globally 9
Noise Pollution
Rank 205 globally 35
UV Radiation
Rank 91 globally 35
Tap Water Safety
Rank 203 globally 38
Sanitation
Rank 190 globally 31
Waste Management
Rank 102 globally 43
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Life Expectancy
Rank 191 globally 47
Infectious Diseases
Rank 188 globally 45
Obesity Rate
Rank 84 globally 75
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 216 globally 12
Mental Health
Rank 190 globally 51
Suicide Rate
Rank 65 globally 70
Maternal Mortality
Rank 222 globally 13
Vaccination Rate
Rank 224 globally 56
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 59 globally 76
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 182 globally 68
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

76
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 96
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 179 globally 51
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
29
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 210 globally 47
Capital Market Depth
Rank 216 globally 36
Business Credit Access
Rank 221 globally 23
Investor Protection
Rank 224 globally 9
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 224 globally 15
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 208 globally 48
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 209 globally 31
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 221 globally 18

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

30
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 227 globally 7
Banking Stability
Rank 209 globally 35
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 221 globally 33
Fintech Development
Rank 215 globally 7
ATM Availability
Rank 223 globally 10
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 202 globally 32
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

16
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 221 globally 8
Crypto Regulation
Rank 220 globally 17
Legal Status
Rank 224 globally 11
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 217 globally 4
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 125 globally 60
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 214 globally 3

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

35
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 215 globally 32
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
52
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 149 globally 53
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 201 globally 44
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

50
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 216 globally 17
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 207 globally 30
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 95
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 146 globally 78
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 216 globally 37
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 184 globally 63
Central Bank Independence
Rank 211 globally 39
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 4 globally 95
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 212 globally 23
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 220 globally 5
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 203 globally 8
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 201 globally 39
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 66
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 214 globally 17
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 200 globally 10
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

87
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 3 globally 81
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 9 globally 86
Electricity Cost
Rank 24 globally 94
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 162 globally 82
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

98
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 1 globally 100
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 2 globally 99
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 1 globally 100
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 3 globally 97
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 6 globally 92
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 12 globally 95

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

58
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 5 globally 96
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 224 globally 1
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 217 globally 12
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 215 globally 10
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

83
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 23 globally 85
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 135 globally 74
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 140 globally 53

Personal Services

4 indicators

93
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Haircut Cost
Rank 33 globally 91
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 35 globally 97
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 39 globally 93
Local Services Cost
Rank 36 globally 92
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
6
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Logistics Performance
Rank 224 globally 1
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 218 globally 8
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
38
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Road Quality
Rank 213 globally 18
Traffic Congestion
Rank 63 globally 62
Road Density
Rank 209 globally 40
Traffic Deaths
Rank 140 globally 63
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 219 globally 1

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

47
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Power Outages
Rank 195 globally 31
Electrification Rate
Rank 178 globally 66
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 131 globally 25
CO2 Intensity
Rank 71 globally 55
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

18
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Transit Coverage
Rank 216 globally 12
Transit Punctuality
Rank 226 globally 30
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 222 globally 3
Walkability Score
Rank 222 globally 28
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

46
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 229 globally 19
Burnout Risk
Rank 224 globally 25
Public Holidays
Rank 9 globally 80

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

72
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 168 globally 50
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 62 globally 85
Rainy Days
Rank 26 globally 85
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 195 globally 72
Seasonal Variation
Rank 217 globally 46

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

26
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 36 globally 71
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 206 globally 12
Biodiversity Index
Rank 220 globally 32
Forest Cover
Rank 202 globally 2

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

20
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 222 globally 9
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 229 globally 15
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 226 globally 9
Recovery Time
Rank 186 globally 56

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

13
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 220 globally 8
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 227 globally 10
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 228 globally 5
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 213 globally 49
22
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 203 globally 19
Restaurant Density
Rank 199 globally 20
Street Food Scene
Rank 200 globally 20
Local Market Quality
Rank 193 globally 27
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 203 globally 15
Local Freshness
Rank 184 globally 30
Local Authenticity
Rank 209 globally 20

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

27
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 226 globally 15
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 210 globally 21
Child Safety Score
Rank 226 globally 18
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 220 globally 4
Playground Density
Rank 225 globally 12

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

32
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 223 globally 15
Veterinary Quality
Rank 216 globally 10
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 3 globally 80
Pet Food Prices
Rank 3 globally 75
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 226 globally 5
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 212 globally 30
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 225 globally 10
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
11
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 226 globally 0
E-Government
Rank 224 globally 24
Visa Processing Time
Rank 226 globally 9
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 221 globally 22
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 226 globally 7
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 227 globally 4
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 226 globally 13
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 225 globally 0
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 227 globally 2
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 217 globally 0
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 225 globally 2
Remote Work Legality
Rank 220 globally 21
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 189 globally 46
Remote Job Market
Rank 220 globally 22
Coworking Density
Rank 208 globally 16
Nomad Community
Rank 222 globally 6
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 220 globally 12
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 0
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 226 globally 5
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 220 globally 12
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 0
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 221 globally 5
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 220 globally 14
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 213 globally 0
Family Reunification
Rank 221 globally 0
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 218 globally 0
Residence Status Stability
Rank 221 globally 0
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 221 globally 0
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 229 globally 0
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 161 globally 80
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 228 globally 0
Local Language Barrier
Rank 228 globally 0
Integration Ease
Rank 227 globally 0
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 227 globally 0
Expat Community Size
Rank 226 globally 0
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 228 globally 0
International Schools
Rank 225 globally 1
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 228 globally 0
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 228 globally 1
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 229 globally 0
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 227 globally 1
9
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 226 globally 5
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 227 globally 7
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 224 globally 11
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 225 globally 8
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 221 globally 17
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 220 globally 22
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 224 globally 13
Accommodation Availability
Rank 223 globally 18
Booking & Transparency
Rank 224 globally 15

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

19
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 222 globally 15
Digital Travel Services
Rank 223 globally 26
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 224 globally 19
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 227 globally 14
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 222 globally 19
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 228 globally 19
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 226 globally 30
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 225 globally 17
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 223 globally 15
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 228 globally 16
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 218 globally 29

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

95
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Hotel Cost
Rank 9 globally 97
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 5 globally 99
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 9 globally 96
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 228 globally 64
Off-Season Usability
Rank 226 globally 42
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 225 globally 39
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

14
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Press Freedom
Rank 220 globally 18
Democracy Index
Rank 229 globally 3
Personal Freedom
Rank 225 globally 28
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 218 globally 8

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

34
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 221 globally 43
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 199 globally 10
Education Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 68
School Life Expectancy
Rank 201 globally 50
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 225 globally 7
Gini Index
Rank 225 globally 14
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 226 globally 7
Social Mobility Score
Rank 225 globally 10
Social Cohesion
Rank 228 globally 12
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Gender Equality
Rank 229 globally 0
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 229 globally 0
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 228 globally 2
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 228 globally 1
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 229 globally 0

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

1
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 225 globally 0
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 228 globally 2
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 228 globally 0
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 228 globally 1
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 227 globally 2
Public Accessibility
Rank 227 globally 6
Digital Accessibility
Rank 225 globally 7
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 226 globally 9

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

3
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 229 globally 3
Secularization Score
Rank 229 globally 3
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 223 globally 5
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 228 globally 3

Demography

10 indicators

48
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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 179 globally 39
Population Growth
Rank 42 globally 66
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 205 globally 14
Foreign Population Share
Rank 225 globally 21
Population Density
Rank 76 globally 64
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 191 globally 40
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 229 globally 2