Country profile

Armenia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Armenia 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 Real Estate & Property, Communication & Digital Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 61.97 points
Global rank Rank 91 globally
Continental rank Rank 46 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 Armenia

Why is Armenia 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 Armenia?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

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

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 Armenia 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

Armenia 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 infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Armenia

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

76
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Homicide Rate
Rank 94 globally 90
Petty Crime Index
Rank 67 globally 68
Women's Safety
Rank 80 globally 65
Organized Crime
Rank 47 globally 65
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 101 globally 80
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 180 globally 70
Political Violence
Rank 153 globally 72
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 204 globally 46
Terrorism Risk
Rank 146 globally 96

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

59
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Flood Risk
Rank 104 globally 49
Storm Risk
Rank 2 globally 96
Earthquake Risk
Rank 209 globally 22
Drought Risk
Rank 153 globally 55
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 178 globally 37
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 166 globally 77

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

58
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State Surveillance
Rank 134 globally 59
Internet Censorship
Rank 129 globally 62
Internet Freedom
Rank 130 globally 59
Data Protection Laws
Rank 136 globally 46
VPN Access
Rank 140 globally 63
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 100 globally 61
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Rule of Law
Rank 109 globally 53
Property Rights Security
Rank 109 globally 55
Corruption Perception
Rank 107 globally 48
Police Effectiveness
Rank 116 globally 58
Expropriation Risk
Rank 109 globally 58
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 175 globally 47
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 120 globally 56
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 92 globally 61
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 161 globally 57
Emergency Care
Rank 104 globally 62
Medicine Access
Rank 155 globally 57
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 107 globally 62
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 72
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 229 globally 0
Doctor Density
Rank 52 globally 73
Hospital Beds
Rank 41 globally 60
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 141 globally 85
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 111 globally 59
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 100 globally 58

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 182 globally 43
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 50 globally 62
Tap Water Safety
Rank 109 globally 85
Sanitation
Rank 203 globally 23
Waste Management
Rank 229 globally 0
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Life Expectancy
Rank 66 globally 81
Infectious Diseases
Rank 127 globally 72
Obesity Rate
Rank 128 globally 69
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 99 globally 52
Mental Health
Rank 107 globally 64
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 80 globally 75
Vaccination Rate
Rank 60 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 125 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 27 globally 88
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 197 globally 60
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 143 globally 67
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 191 globally 44
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 65 globally 65
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 121 globally 63
Capital Market Depth
Rank 109 globally 63
Business Credit Access
Rank 85 globally 67
Investor Protection
Rank 94 globally 58
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 39 globally 72
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 127 globally 69
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 84 globally 65
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 95 globally 61

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 59 globally 56
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 106 globally 65
ATM Availability
Rank 43 globally 88
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 137 globally 46
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

52
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 29 globally 67
Crypto Regulation
Rank 63 globally 60
Legal Status
Rank 66 globally 59
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 53 globally 28
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 119 globally 63
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 71 globally 18

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

91
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 4 globally 93
Affordability
Rank 7 globally 90
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 3 globally 94
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 53 globally 55
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 46 globally 87
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 104 globally 63
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 100 globally 62
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 90
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 70 globally 64
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 92 globally 69
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 176 globally 37
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 157 globally 62
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 34
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 120 globally 33
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 199 globally 41
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 186 globally 61
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 99 globally 67
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 141 globally 29
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

68
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 54
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 82 globally 64
Electricity Cost
Rank 68 globally 83
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 189 globally 64
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 159 globally 33
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 86 globally 74
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 136 globally 50
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 152 globally 49
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 147 globally 49
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 118 globally 65
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 118 globally 64

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 99 globally 88
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 80 globally 88
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 46 globally 76
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 128 globally 6
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 32 globally 84
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 32 globally 95
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 30 globally 77

Personal Services

4 indicators

87
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 140 globally 71
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 55 globally 91
Local Services Cost
Rank 27 globally 93
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 53 globally 46
Airport Connectivity
Rank 69 globally 56
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 65 globally 62
Traffic Congestion
Rank 115 globally 50
Road Density
Rank 129 globally 55
Traffic Deaths
Rank 109 globally 74
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

71
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 120 globally 29
CO2 Intensity
Rank 38 globally 70
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 211 globally 77
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Broadband Speed
Rank 90 globally 58
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 98 globally 51
Mobile Speed
Rank 82 globally 62
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

52
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

53
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 154 globally 52
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 5 globally 99
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 182 globally 58

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

52
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 145 globally 55
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

57
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 75 globally 53
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 133 globally 55
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 55
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 48 globally 62
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 75 globally 48
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 126 globally 52
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 84 globally 69
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 109 globally 40
Restaurant Density
Rank 94 globally 48
Street Food Scene
Rank 107 globally 41
Local Market Quality
Rank 97 globally 51
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 78 globally 47
Local Freshness
Rank 84 globally 58
Local Authenticity
Rank 105 globally 40

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

49
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 145 globally 69
Child Safety Score
Rank 114 globally 60
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 197 globally 6
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 26 globally 70
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 118 globally 50
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 86 globally 75
E-Government
Rank 103 globally 73
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 98 globally 65
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 82 globally 70
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 96 globally 50
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 86 globally 69
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 71 globally 74
Border Openness
Rank 69 globally 83
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 68 globally 70
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 2 globally 98
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 82 globally 45
Remote Work Legality
Rank 143 globally 49
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 84 globally 71
Remote Job Market
Rank 105 globally 63
Coworking Density
Rank 62 globally 59
Nomad Community
Rank 52 globally 59
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 115 globally 53
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 66
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 70
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 86 globally 66
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 92 globally 64
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 84 globally 66
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 81
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 95 globally 71
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 88 globally 71
Residence Status Stability
Rank 100 globally 66
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 100 globally 64
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 166 globally 24
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 122 globally 47
Local Language Barrier
Rank 132 globally 52
Integration Ease
Rank 130 globally 61
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 116 globally 61
Expat Community Size
Rank 124 globally 36
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 117 globally 61
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 154 globally 46
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 138 globally 40
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 153 globally 40
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 144 globally 40
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 111 globally 57
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 113 globally 48
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 90 globally 62
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 101 globally 60
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 66
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 123 globally 54
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 102 globally 63
Accommodation Availability
Rank 85 globally 59
Booking & Transparency
Rank 98 globally 66

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Travel Services
Rank 91 globally 66
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 89 globally 76
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 107 globally 67
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 81 globally 52
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 78 globally 69
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 101 globally 65
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 75 globally 59
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 206 globally 26
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 166 globally 49
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 74 globally 73

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

85
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Hotel Cost
Rank 92 globally 84
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 94 globally 84
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 72 globally 90
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 70 globally 74
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 60 globally 74
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

57
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Press Freedom
Rank 121 globally 55
Democracy Index
Rank 140 globally 52
Personal Freedom
Rank 131 globally 62
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 116 globally 60

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 65 globally 54
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 196 globally 47
School Life Expectancy
Rank 137 globally 68
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 126 globally 37
Social Mobility Score
Rank 116 globally 46
Social Cohesion
Rank 133 globally 52
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Gender Equality
Rank 130 globally 55
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 116 globally 56
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 134 globally 45
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 142 globally 40
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 138 globally 43

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

29
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 146 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 131 globally 34
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 140 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 133 globally 33
Pride Culture
Rank 132 globally 26
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Disability Support Score
Rank 116 globally 47
Public Accessibility
Rank 85 globally 55
Digital Accessibility
Rank 95 globally 56
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 98 globally 59

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

56
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 139 globally 70
Secularization Score
Rank 124 globally 42
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 180 globally 25
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 135 globally 63

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 157 globally 45
Fertility Rate
Rank 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 194 globally 20
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 114 globally 58
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 126 globally 57
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 11 globally 77
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53