Country profile

Albania: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Albania is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Electricity & Energy, Communication & Digital Costs and Conflicts & Political Security stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Wages & Purchasing Power.

Overall rating 64.04 points
Global rank Rank 70 globally
Continental rank Rank 42 in Europe

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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 Albania

Why is Albania especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Albania?

Electricity & Energy, Communication & Digital Costs and Conflicts & Political Security show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Wages & Purchasing Power.

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

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 Albania 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

Albania 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Albania

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 71 globally 93
Petty Crime Index
Rank 167 globally 43
Women's Safety
Rank 118 globally 58
Organized Crime
Rank 121 globally 50
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 144 globally 71
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 108 globally 87
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 104 globally 87
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

51
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Flood Risk
Rank 194 globally 34
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 202 globally 27
Drought Risk
Rank 118 globally 64
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 182 globally 36
Tsunami Risk
Rank 178 globally 41
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

69
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State Surveillance
Rank 90 globally 69
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 93 globally 68
Data Protection Laws
Rank 81 globally 62
VPN Access
Rank 95 globally 77
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 115 globally 58
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Rule of Law
Rank 114 globally 52
Property Rights Security
Rank 113 globally 54
Corruption Perception
Rank 142 globally 38
Police Effectiveness
Rank 121 globally 57
Expropriation Risk
Rank 105 globally 59
Extradition Risk
Rank 86 globally 46

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

59
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Political Stability
Rank 132 globally 57
Economic Resilience
Rank 132 globally 58
Government Efficiency
Rank 114 globally 57
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 44 globally 69
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 158 globally 58
Emergency Care
Rank 109 globally 61
Medicine Access
Rank 140 globally 60
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 107 globally 62
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 191 globally 40
Doctor Density
Rank 109 globally 52
Hospital Beds
Rank 84 globally 47
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 146 globally 84
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 119 globally 54

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 103 globally 76
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 138 globally 74
Sanitation
Rank 107 globally 74
Waste Management
Rank 82 globally 52
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Life Expectancy
Rank 57 globally 85
Infectious Diseases
Rank 95 globally 78
Obesity Rate
Rank 123 globally 70
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 99 globally 52
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 20 globally 98
Maternal Mortality
Rank 36 globally 94
Vaccination Rate
Rank 90 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 108 globally 63
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 197 globally 64
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 80 globally 88
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 71 globally 69
Social Security Burden
Rank 161 globally 61
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 83
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 188 globally 82
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 167 globally 53
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 66 globally 64
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 51 globally 70
Capital Market Depth
Rank 81 globally 68
Business Credit Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Investor Protection
Rank 107 globally 54
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 62 globally 67
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 115 globally 56
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 129 globally 53

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 109 globally 42
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 144 globally 46
ATM Availability
Rank 119 globally 75
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 144 globally 44
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

37
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 86 globally 35
Crypto Regulation
Rank 114 globally 43
Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 45
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 17
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 110 globally 67
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 95 globally 12

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 10 globally 89
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 131 globally 59
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 195 globally 46
Days to Register a Company
Rank 35 globally 71

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 92 globally 66
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 55 globally 95
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 145 globally 51
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 101 globally 68
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 53 globally 72
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 125 globally 72
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 137 globally 32
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 151 globally 23
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 183 globally 48
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 161 globally 48
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 106 globally 41
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

63
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 106 globally 46
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 107 globally 58
Electricity Cost
Rank 73 globally 81
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 181 globally 69
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 208 globally 16
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 106 globally 62
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 182 globally 26
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 170 globally 43
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 177 globally 38
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 120 globally 64
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 122 globally 61

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 119 globally 82
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 101 globally 82
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 93 globally 90

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 149 globally 54
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 130 globally 5
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 25 globally 86
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 33 globally 89
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 40 globally 93
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 36 globally 76

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 96 globally 84
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 79 globally 90
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 94 globally 82
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 48 globally 55
Airport Connectivity
Rank 91 globally 46
Port Connectivity
Rank 86 globally 25
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 81 globally 58
Road Density
Rank 166 globally 49
Traffic Deaths
Rank 94 globally 79
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 11

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 83 globally 90
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 9 globally 97
CO2 Intensity
Rank 8 globally 98
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 72 globally 65
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 81 globally 62
Mobile Speed
Rank 68 globally 68
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 103 globally 45
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 21 globally 93
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 154 globally 52
Burnout Risk
Rank 97 globally 55
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

78
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 41 globally 72
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 135 globally 69

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

61
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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 56 globally 61
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 63 globally 79
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 122 globally 38

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 110 globally 61
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 87 globally 46
Recovery Time
Rank 58 globally 76

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 74 globally 27
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 84 globally 69
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 93 globally 42
Restaurant Density
Rank 94 globally 48
Street Food Scene
Rank 99 globally 43
Local Market Quality
Rank 79 globally 55
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 90 globally 44
Local Freshness
Rank 75 globally 61
Local Authenticity
Rank 87 globally 42

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 72 globally 27
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 151 globally 66
Child Safety Score
Rank 114 globally 60
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 105 globally 48

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 134 globally 45
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 99 globally 73
E-Government
Rank 91 globally 78
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 93 globally 66
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 80 globally 71
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 103 globally 47
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 90 globally 68
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 71 globally 74
Border Openness
Rank 51 globally 87
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 68 globally 70
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 2 globally 98
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 75 globally 46
Remote Work Legality
Rank 132 globally 52
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 111 globally 66
Remote Job Market
Rank 102 globally 64
Coworking Density
Rank 74 globally 51
Nomad Community
Rank 86 globally 46
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 122 globally 51
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 66
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 94 globally 69
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 117 globally 60
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 63
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 82 globally 67
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 73
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 90 globally 72
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 80 globally 72
Residence Status Stability
Rank 98 globally 67
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 100 globally 64
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 114 globally 58
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 95 globally 58
Local Language Barrier
Rank 108 globally 59
Integration Ease
Rank 130 globally 61
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 92 globally 65
Expat Community Size
Rank 158 globally 28
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 91 globally 66
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 122 globally 55
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 102 globally 52
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 114 globally 55
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 54
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 107 globally 58
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 95 globally 51
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 90 globally 62
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 93 globally 61
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 64
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 103 globally 59
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 89 globally 66
Accommodation Availability
Rank 94 globally 57
Booking & Transparency
Rank 86 globally 69

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 69 globally 59
Digital Travel Services
Rank 77 globally 69
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 109 globally 69
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 89 globally 71
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 81 globally 52
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 78 globally 69
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 68 globally 72
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 96 globally 55
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 108 globally 67
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 101 globally 67
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 80 globally 71

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 101 globally 82
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 105 globally 82
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 81 globally 89
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 92 globally 88
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 78 globally 71
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 123 globally 83
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 123 globally 59
Personal Freedom
Rank 79 globally 72
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 124 globally 59

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 159 globally 23
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 55 globally 60
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 123 globally 35
Housing Support Score
Rank 114 globally 40
Social Mobility Score
Rank 122 globally 44
Social Cohesion
Rank 93 globally 59
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Gender Equality
Rank 95 globally 62
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 102 globally 59
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 101 globally 54
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 102 globally 55

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 92 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 92 globally 47
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 89 globally 53
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 90 globally 47
Pride Culture
Rank 94 globally 41
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Disability Support Score
Rank 105 globally 50
Public Accessibility
Rank 85 globally 55
Digital Accessibility
Rank 78 globally 62
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 90 globally 61

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

60
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 152 globally 65
Secularization Score
Rank 70 globally 51
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 151 globally 61

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 157 globally 45
Fertility Rate
Rank 165 globally 45
Population Growth
Rank 186 globally 22
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 114 globally 58
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47