Country profile

American Samoa: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

American Samoa is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as social freedom, participation and openness. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Society & Participation, while Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Privacy & Surveillance stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 59.47 points
Global rank Rank 112 globally
Continental rank Rank 7 in Oceania

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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 American Samoa

Why is American Samoa especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as social freedom, participation and openness; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Society & Participation.

Which topics stand out positively for American Samoa?

Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Privacy & Surveillance show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Arts & Entertainment.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for American Samoa?

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 American Samoa 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

American Samoa 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 safety, stability and risk exposure as well as social freedom, participation and openness need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for American Samoa

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

75
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Homicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Petty Crime Index
Rank 57 globally 70
Women's Safety
Rank 62 globally 69
Organized Crime
Rank 18 globally 71
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 30 globally 90
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

46
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Flood Risk
Rank 136 globally 44
Storm Risk
Rank 219 globally 16
Earthquake Risk
Rank 184 globally 36
Drought Risk
Rank 122 globally 62
Wildfire Risk
Rank 12 globally 91
Landslide Risk
Rank 89 globally 59
Tsunami Risk
Rank 219 globally 16
Volcano Risk
Rank 180 globally 65

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

78
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State Surveillance
Rank 52 globally 78
Internet Censorship
Rank 51 globally 83
Internet Freedom
Rank 59 globally 76
Data Protection Laws
Rank 73 globally 72
VPN Access
Rank 49 globally 86
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 36 globally 73
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Rule of Law
Rank 35 globally 75
Property Rights Security
Rank 59 globally 70
Corruption Perception
Rank 64 globally 63
Police Effectiveness
Rank 46 globally 74
Expropriation Risk
Rank 73 globally 68
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

67
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Political Stability
Rank 71 globally 72
Economic Resilience
Rank 132 globally 58
Government Efficiency
Rank 41 globally 76
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 78 globally 63
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 119 globally 59
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 68 globally 76
Emergency Care
Rank 114 globally 59
Medicine Access
Rank 83 globally 70
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 85 globally 67
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 127 globally 64
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 86
Doctor Density
Rank 165 globally 21
Hospital Beds
Rank 178 globally 20
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 205 globally 26
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 107 globally 57

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 16 globally 96
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 155 globally 48
Waste Management
Rank 112 globally 38
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Life Expectancy
Rank 131 globally 66
Infectious Diseases
Rank 95 globally 78
Obesity Rate
Rank 229 globally 6
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 89 globally 53
Mental Health
Rank 102 globally 65
Suicide Rate
Rank 163 globally 47
Maternal Mortality
Rank 120 globally 61
Vaccination Rate
Rank 153 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 178 globally 49
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 226 globally 46
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 140 globally 81
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 172 globally 37
Social Security Burden
Rank 90 globally 79
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 223 globally 18
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 88 globally 66
Business Credit Access
Rank 70 globally 70
Investor Protection
Rank 71 globally 65
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 138 globally 48
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 77 globally 66
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 63 globally 71

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

73
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 109 globally 42
Banking Stability
Rank 9 globally 85
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 76 globally 84
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 104 globally 77
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 98 globally 52
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 94 globally 53
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

32
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 119 globally 42
Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 48
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 129 globally 13
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 154 globally 52
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

54
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 57 globally 84
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

71
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 144 globally 52
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 72 globally 92
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 58 globally 74
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 159 globally 72
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 89 globally 70
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 161 globally 50
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 60
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 95 globally 48
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 155 globally 22
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 44
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 61 globally 77
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 82 globally 53
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

53
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 99 globally 49
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 166 globally 45
Electricity Cost
Rank 219 globally 23
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 136 globally 94
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 189 globally 79

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

27
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 200 globally 20
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 213 globally 8
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 182 globally 38
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 177 globally 38
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 172 globally 34
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 156 globally 47

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 176 globally 53
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

68
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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 80 globally 68
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 200 globally 63
Car Purchase Index
Rank 94 globally 14
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 215 globally 22
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 215 globally 39
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 215 globally 51
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 189 globally 45

Personal Services

4 indicators

57
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Haircut Cost
Rank 168 globally 56
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 163 globally 62
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 177 globally 57
Local Services Cost
Rank 165 globally 54
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 184 globally 18
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 56 globally 65
Road Density
Rank 57 globally 70
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 75 globally 19

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 80 globally 91
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 221 globally 6
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 167 globally 16
CO2 Intensity
Rank 196 globally 20
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 113 globally 41
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

31
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Transit Coverage
Rank 186 globally 22
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

53
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 85 globally 62
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 113 globally 61
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 213 globally 41
Rainy Days
Rank 174 globally 56
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

63
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 140 globally 30
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 117 globally 55
Biodiversity Index
Rank 84 globally 68
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

52
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 134 globally 33
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 26
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 94 globally 60
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 220 globally 39
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 207 globally 18
Restaurant Density
Rank 199 globally 20
Street Food Scene
Rank 211 globally 17
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 188 globally 18
Local Freshness
Rank 220 globally 18
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

51
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 164 globally 78
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 29
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 81 globally 55

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 145 globally 40
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 169 globally 40
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 153 globally 60
E-Government
Rank 82 globally 80
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 67 globally 74
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 65 globally 76
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 130 globally 41
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 57 globally 77
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 104 globally 68
Border Openness
Rank 106 globally 69
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 124 globally 54
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 106 globally 42
Remote Work Legality
Rank 102 globally 57
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 42 globally 84
Remote Job Market
Rank 88 globally 67
Coworking Density
Rank 182 globally 24
Nomad Community
Rank 148 globally 30
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 92 globally 60
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 92 globally 68
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 96 globally 68
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 54 globally 74
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 79 globally 69
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 68 globally 74
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 105 globally 68
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 90 globally 72
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 80 globally 72
Residence Status Stability
Rank 86 globally 72
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 93 globally 66
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 61 globally 92
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

72
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 28 globally 85
Local Language Barrier
Rank 32 globally 80
Integration Ease
Rank 52 globally 76
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 39 globally 78
Expat Community Size
Rank 78 globally 45
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 39 globally 78
International Schools
Rank 106 globally 45
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 44 globally 77
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 48 globally 75
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 49 globally 76
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 73
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 68 globally 71
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 76 globally 55
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 87 globally 63
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 74 globally 68
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 69
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Hotel Quality
Rank 153 globally 45
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Accommodation Availability
Rank 162 globally 37
Booking & Transparency
Rank 84 globally 70

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

62
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 155 globally 37
Digital Travel Services
Rank 125 globally 57
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 70 globally 81
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 74 globally 74
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 170 globally 34
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 113 globally 62
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 72 globally 71
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 166 globally 39
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 52 globally 81
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 78 globally 72

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

76
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Hotel Cost
Rank 137 globally 76
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 138 globally 76
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 149 globally 74
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 153 globally 75
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 139 globally 61
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

78
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Press Freedom
Rank 77 globally 67
Democracy Index
Rank 55 globally 78
Personal Freedom
Rank 36 globally 82
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 64 globally 78

Education & Knowledge

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 138 globally 32
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 84 globally 50
Education Expenditure
Rank 183 globally 50
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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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 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 91 globally 45
Social Mobility Score
Rank 84 globally 53
Social Cohesion
Rank 48 globally 73
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Gender Equality
Rank 46 globally 73
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 49 globally 73
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 41 globally 78
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 51 globally 76
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 47 globally 76

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

81
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 47 globally 91
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 40 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 52 globally 75
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 37 globally 82
Pride Culture
Rank 49 globally 73
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Disability Support Score
Rank 68 globally 62
Public Accessibility
Rank 68 globally 61
Digital Accessibility
Rank 68 globally 67
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 71 globally 68

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

60
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 91 globally 80
Secularization Score
Rank 135 globally 40
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 121 globally 66

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 78 globally 70
Fertility Rate
Rank 85 globally 79
Population Growth
Rank 210 globally 12
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 46 globally 85
Foreign Population Share
Rank 53 globally 72
Population Density
Rank 181 globally 46
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 206 globally 37
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 201 globally 85
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14