Country profile

Antigua and Barbuda: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Antigua and Barbuda is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Language & Integration 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 LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 60.38 points
Global rank Rank 104 globally
Continental rank Rank 24 in North America

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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 Antigua and Barbuda

Why is Antigua and Barbuda especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Antigua and Barbuda?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Language & Integration 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 LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Antigua and Barbuda?

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 Antigua and Barbuda 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

Under the top-three rules, no explicit strength is currently shown.

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Antigua and Barbuda 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 healthcare and medical protection 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 Antigua and Barbuda

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

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Homicide Rate
Rank 183 globally 73
Petty Crime Index
Rank 91 globally 61
Women's Safety
Rank 95 globally 61
Organized Crime
Rank 47 globally 65
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 71 globally 86
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 49 globally 86
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

61
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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 217 globally 18
Earthquake Risk
Rank 118 globally 65
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 72 globally 62
Tsunami Risk
Rank 136 globally 52
Volcano Risk
Rank 138 globally 90

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 77 globally 71
Internet Censorship
Rank 84 globally 75
Internet Freedom
Rank 83 globally 70
Data Protection Laws
Rank 110 globally 53
VPN Access
Rank 81 globally 79
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 58 globally 69
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Rule of Law
Rank 73 globally 64
Property Rights Security
Rank 69 globally 67
Corruption Perception
Rank 76 globally 59
Police Effectiveness
Rank 80 globally 68
Expropriation Risk
Rank 67 globally 69
Extradition Risk
Rank 78 globally 48

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 71 globally 72
Economic Resilience
Rank 65 globally 66
Government Efficiency
Rank 79 globally 66
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 97 globally 60
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 81 globally 72
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 71 globally 72
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 68
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 97 globally 74
Doctor Density
Rank 68 globally 68
Hospital Beds
Rank 69 globally 52
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 39 globally 73

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 124 globally 67
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 66 globally 88
Waste Management
Rank 109 globally 40
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Life Expectancy
Rank 81 globally 79
Infectious Diseases
Rank 69 globally 83
Obesity Rate
Rank 186 globally 57
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 77 globally 56
Mental Health
Rank 65 globally 69
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 111 globally 64
Vaccination Rate
Rank 44 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 156 globally 56
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 57 globally 84
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Taxes & Finance

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 85
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 75 globally 66
Social Security Burden
Rank 39 globally 88
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 129 globally 63
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 132 globally 62
Capital Market Depth
Rank 133 globally 59
Business Credit Access
Rank 115 globally 60
Investor Protection
Rank 68 globally 66
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 84 globally 63
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 163 globally 65
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 141 globally 47
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 157 globally 44

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

58
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 83 globally 48
Banking Stability
Rank 151 globally 70
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 188 globally 22
ATM Availability
Rank 74 globally 81
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 10 globally 62
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

42
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 134 globally 26
Crypto Regulation
Rank 81 globally 50
Legal Status
Rank 88 globally 52
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 114 globally 15
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

70
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 106 globally 65
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 166 globally 41

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 79 globally 70
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 177 globally 70
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 36
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 62
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 89 globally 70
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 161 globally 50
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 180 globally 49
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 89 globally 52
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 133 globally 29
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 42 globally 90
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 123 globally 62
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 80 globally 55
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 33
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 150 globally 48
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 142 globally 46
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 122 globally 63
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 131 globally 53
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 121 globally 63
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 188 globally 34
Burger Menu Price
Rank 186 globally 47
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 189 globally 42
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 187 globally 52
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 193 globally 46
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 181 globally 40
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 202 globally 25
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 118 globally 63
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 182 globally 70
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 162 globally 83
Car Purchase Index
Rank 90 globally 17
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 162 globally 89
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 146 globally 86
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 205 globally 43
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 197 globally 57
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 193 globally 44

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 181 globally 51
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 165 globally 61
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 163 globally 61
Local Services Cost
Rank 169 globally 51
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 65 globally 62
Traffic Congestion
Rank 56 globally 65
Road Density
Rank 20 globally 78
Traffic Deaths
Rank 52 globally 86
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

57
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Power Outages
Rank 83 globally 90
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 211 globally 8
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 135 globally 27
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

39
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Transit Coverage
Rank 126 globally 40
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 123 globally 50
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 85 globally 62
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

77
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 83 globally 69
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 4 globally 94
Mountain Access
Rank 182 globally 15
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 117 globally 55
Biodiversity Index
Rank 168 globally 51
Forest Cover
Rank 150 globally 24

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 117 globally 39
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 146 globally 52
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 39
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 108 globally 40
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 163 globally 28
Restaurant Density
Rank 152 globally 32
Street Food Scene
Rank 164 globally 28
Local Market Quality
Rank 202 globally 24
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 148 globally 29
Local Freshness
Rank 206 globally 24
Local Authenticity
Rank 162 globally 28

Family-Friendly

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 154 globally 81
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 69 globally 83
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 92 globally 22
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 161 globally 42
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 49 globally 80
E-Government
Rank 125 globally 66
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 98 globally 65
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 67
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 117 globally 44
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 86 globally 69
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 86 globally 71
Border Openness
Rank 84 globally 76
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 111 globally 58
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 91 globally 44
Remote Work Legality
Rank 48 globally 71
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 115 globally 65
Remote Job Market
Rank 112 globally 61
Coworking Density
Rank 144 globally 34
Nomad Community
Rank 107 globally 41
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 99 globally 58
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 89 globally 65
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 85 globally 67
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 97 globally 63
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 91 globally 71
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 85 globally 73
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 78 globally 73
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 82 globally 69
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 85 globally 78
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 17 globally 97
Integration Ease
Rank 34 globally 80
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 48 globally 75
Expat Community Size
Rank 47 globally 55
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 39 globally 78
International Schools
Rank 53 globally 54
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 63 globally 73
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 81 globally 58
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 90 globally 63
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 60
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 74 globally 69
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 132 globally 45
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 102 globally 59
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 90 globally 62
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 61
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Hotel Quality
Rank 96 globally 60
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 108 globally 60
Accommodation Availability
Rank 113 globally 51
Booking & Transparency
Rank 106 globally 63

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 107 globally 49
Digital Travel Services
Rank 140 globally 51
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 129 globally 64
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 65 globally 76
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 92 globally 67
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 121 globally 49
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 15 globally 93
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 63 globally 76
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 151 globally 54

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 200 globally 53
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 198 globally 56
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 185 globally 57
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 190 globally 59
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 199 globally 61
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 120 globally 67
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 109 globally 66
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 206 globally 74
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

71
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Press Freedom
Rank 63 globally 70
Democracy Index
Rank 74 globally 73
Personal Freedom
Rank 97 globally 68
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 80 globally 74

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 88 globally 46
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 141 globally 30
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 103 globally 43
Social Mobility Score
Rank 97 globally 50
Social Cohesion
Rank 77 globally 64
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Gender Equality
Rank 80 globally 65
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 77 globally 65
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 90 globally 57
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 91 globally 57

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

31
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 188 globally 10
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 111 globally 39
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 115 globally 42
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 114 globally 37
Pride Culture
Rank 120 globally 29
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Disability Support Score
Rank 85 globally 56
Public Accessibility
Rank 77 globally 57
Digital Accessibility
Rank 95 globally 56
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 85 globally 62

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 69 globally 83
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 92 globally 40
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 94 globally 69

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 50 globally 92
Population Growth
Rank 111 globally 40
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 209 globally 12
Foreign Population Share
Rank 32 globally 85
Population Density
Rank 160 globally 49
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42