Country profile

Argentina: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Argentina 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 Communication & Digital Costs, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Macroeconomics and Roads & Traffic Infrastructure.

Overall rating 64.54 points
Global rank Rank 69 globally
Continental rank Rank 3 in South 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 Argentina

Why is Argentina 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 Argentina?

Communication & Digital Costs, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Macroeconomics and Roads & Traffic Infrastructure.

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

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 Argentina 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

Argentina 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; taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Argentina

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

59
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Homicide Rate
Rank 141 globally 85
Petty Crime Index
Rank 169 globally 42
Women's Safety
Rank 137 globally 53
Organized Crime
Rank 121 globally 50
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 154 globally 67
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 145 globally 85
Political Violence
Rank 163 globally 69
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 119 globally 85
Terrorism Risk
Rank 151 globally 95

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 200 globally 31
Storm Risk
Rank 145 globally 66
Earthquake Risk
Rank 172 globally 43
Drought Risk
Rank 137 globally 59
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 170 globally 39
Tsunami Risk
Rank 148 globally 50
Volcano Risk
Rank 199 globally 49

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

71
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State Surveillance
Rank 90 globally 69
Internet Censorship
Rank 90 globally 74
Internet Freedom
Rank 101 globally 67
Data Protection Laws
Rank 60 globally 76
VPN Access
Rank 87 globally 78
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 122 globally 57
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Rule of Law
Rank 128 globally 49
Property Rights Security
Rank 134 globally 48
Corruption Perception
Rank 136 globally 39
Police Effectiveness
Rank 134 globally 55
Expropriation Risk
Rank 130 globally 54
Extradition Risk
Rank 133 globally 43

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 140 globally 56
Economic Resilience
Rank 209 globally 28
Government Efficiency
Rank 136 globally 53
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 102 globally 59
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 72 globally 67
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 81 globally 72
Emergency Care
Rank 77 globally 67
Medicine Access
Rank 83 globally 70
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 95 globally 65
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 110 globally 69
Doctor Density
Rank 8 globally 86
Hospital Beds
Rank 69 globally 52
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 124 globally 54
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 93 globally 61

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 92 globally 78
Noise Pollution
Rank 163 globally 43
UV Radiation
Rank 64 globally 51
Tap Water Safety
Rank 108 globally 86
Sanitation
Rank 138 globally 56
Waste Management
Rank 51 globally 71
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Life Expectancy
Rank 81 globally 79
Infectious Diseases
Rank 147 globally 66
Obesity Rate
Rank 199 globally 54
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 89 globally 53
Mental Health
Rank 35 globally 73
Suicide Rate
Rank 104 globally 59
Maternal Mortality
Rank 109 globally 65
Vaccination Rate
Rank 192 globally 73
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 176 globally 50
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 24 globally 89
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 164 globally 76
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 197 globally 48
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 204 globally 34
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 85 globally 85
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 202 globally 37
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 91 globally 39
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 172 globally 57
Capital Market Depth
Rank 103 globally 64
Business Credit Access
Rank 145 globally 55
Investor Protection
Rank 119 globally 51
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 96 globally 61
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 212 globally 46
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 99 globally 61
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 99 globally 59

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 127 globally 40
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 162 globally 75
Fintech Development
Rank 80 globally 77
ATM Availability
Rank 43 globally 88
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 181 globally 35
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 23 globally 71
Crypto Regulation
Rank 123 globally 41
Legal Status
Rank 95 globally 50
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 46 globally 29
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 121 globally 62
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 45 globally 28

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 218 globally 13
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 73 globally 80
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 149 globally 54
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 88 globally 68
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 227 globally 3
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 221 globally 9
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 217 globally 48
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 134 globally 56
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 183 globally 65
Central Bank Independence
Rank 218 globally 28
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 139 globally 56
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 83 globally 80
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 112 globally 36
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 145 globally 67
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 196 globally 52
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 80 globally 72
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 113 globally 39
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 51 globally 88
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 136 globally 94
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 134 globally 44
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 189 globally 22
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 144 globally 45
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 169 globally 44
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 127 globally 56
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 138 globally 55
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 210 globally 21

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 110 globally 84
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 35 globally 79
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 119 globally 7
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 121 globally 91
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Internet Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 24 globally 97
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 37 globally 97
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 6 globally 84

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 58 globally 89
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 112 globally 77
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 84 globally 87
Local Services Cost
Rank 54 globally 90
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 53 globally 46
Airport Connectivity
Rank 49 globally 66
Port Connectivity
Rank 39 globally 42
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Road Quality
Rank 109 globally 47
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 185 globally 46
Traffic Deaths
Rank 127 globally 69
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 11

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 141 globally 78
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 105 globally 38
CO2 Intensity
Rank 51 globally 60
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 203 globally 91
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Broadband Speed
Rank 84 globally 61
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 76 globally 65
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

54
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Transit Coverage
Rank 41 globally 68
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 148 globally 54
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 54 globally 76
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 159 globally 63

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 129 globally 51
Mountain Access
Rank 36 globally 71
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 172 globally 29
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 179 globally 14

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

63
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 41 globally 69
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 149 globally 51
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 38 globally 68
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 58 globally 52
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 29 globally 50
Music & Nightlife
Rank 34 globally 62
Cinema Density
Rank 34 globally 58
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 2 globally 98
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 29 globally 60
Restaurant Density
Rank 30 globally 73
Street Food Scene
Rank 25 globally 62
Local Market Quality
Rank 39 globally 65
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 12 globally 79
Local Freshness
Rank 51 globally 68
Local Authenticity
Rank 28 globally 59

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 73 globally 58

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 57 globally 60
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 51 globally 70
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 105 globally 71
E-Government
Rank 85 globally 79
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 118 globally 60
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 67
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 60 globally 61
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 99 globally 65
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 100 globally 69
Border Openness
Rank 95 globally 73
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 66 globally 71
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 106 globally 42
Remote Work Legality
Rank 172 globally 44
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 128 globally 62
Remote Job Market
Rank 94 globally 66
Coworking Density
Rank 34 globally 73
Nomad Community
Rank 36 globally 68
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 106 globally 56
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 109 globally 62
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 108 globally 65
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 123 globally 58
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 106 globally 60
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 84 globally 66
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 69
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 1 globally 100
Family Reunification
Rank 66 globally 78
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 7 globally 86
Residence Status Stability
Rank 106 globally 64
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 77 globally 70
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 74 globally 86
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 118 globally 48
Local Language Barrier
Rank 118 globally 56
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 92 globally 65
Expat Community Size
Rank 91 globally 42
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 97 globally 65
International Schools
Rank 73 globally 50
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 31 globally 81
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 60 globally 70
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 38 globally 79
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 64 globally 68
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 63
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 177 globally 36
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 90 globally 62
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 108 globally 58
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 65
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 71 globally 68
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 80 globally 68
Accommodation Availability
Rank 53 globally 70
Booking & Transparency
Rank 92 globally 68

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 58 globally 65
Digital Travel Services
Rank 77 globally 69
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 96 globally 74
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 89 globally 71
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 36 globally 67
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 69 globally 71
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 106 globally 64
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 38 globally 74
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 118 globally 64
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 133 globally 58

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 87 globally 86
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 87 globally 87
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 117 globally 83
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 18 globally 94
Off-Season Usability
Rank 56 globally 78
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 12 globally 90
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 85 globally 66
Democracy Index
Rank 78 globally 71
Personal Freedom
Rank 90 globally 69
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 87 globally 73

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 6 globally 90
Education Expenditure
Rank 39 globally 95
School Life Expectancy
Rank 20 globally 85
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 75
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 45
Housing Support Score
Rank 56 globally 55
Social Mobility Score
Rank 76 globally 54
Social Cohesion
Rank 74 globally 65
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Gender Equality
Rank 89 globally 63
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 58 globally 72
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 46 globally 78
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 59 globally 73

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

83
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 21 globally 97
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 48 globally 76
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 40 globally 78
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 42 globally 80
Pride Culture
Rank 22 globally 83
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Disability Support Score
Rank 52 globally 68
Public Accessibility
Rank 77 globally 57
Digital Accessibility
Rank 78 globally 62
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 65 globally 69

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

66
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 81
Secularization Score
Rank 61 globally 53
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 121 globally 58
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 120 globally 38
Net Migration Rate
Rank 78 globally 53
Urbanization Rate
Rank 27 globally 91
Foreign Population Share
Rank 118 globally 41
Population Density
Rank 26 globally 77
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42