Country profile

Aruba: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Aruba is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Climate & Weather and Society & Freedom stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 65.77 points
Global rank Rank 56 globally
Continental rank Rank 4 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 Aruba

Why is Aruba especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Aruba?

Conflicts & Political Security, Climate & Weather and Society & Freedom show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Aruba 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

Aruba 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 residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Aruba

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

72
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Homicide Rate
Rank 86 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 79 globally 64
Women's Safety
Rank 70 globally 68
Organized Crime
Rank 61 globally 62
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 38 globally 87
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

69
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Flood Risk
Rank 39 globally 70
Storm Risk
Rank 161 globally 58
Earthquake Risk
Rank 96 globally 71
Drought Risk
Rank 181 globally 45
Wildfire Risk
Rank 16 globally 90
Landslide Risk
Rank 9 globally 90
Tsunami Risk
Rank 117 globally 60
Volcano Risk
Rank 121 globally 96

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

82
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State Surveillance
Rank 29 globally 81
Internet Censorship
Rank 32 globally 85
Internet Freedom
Rank 37 globally 79
Data Protection Laws
Rank 50 globally 81
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 36 globally 73
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Rule of Law
Rank 34 globally 76
Property Rights Security
Rank 32 globally 75
Corruption Perception
Rank 22 globally 75
Police Effectiveness
Rank 31 globally 76
Expropriation Risk
Rank 29 globally 77
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

71
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 80 globally 64
Government Efficiency
Rank 36 globally 77
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 40 globally 70
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 80 globally 66
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 50 globally 79
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 54 globally 75
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 57 globally 72
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 48 globally 85
Doctor Density
Rank 112 globally 51
Hospital Beds
Rank 103 globally 42
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 78 globally 63

Environmental Health

6 indicators

77
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 51 globally 89
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 82 globally 52
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 76 globally 82
Obesity Rate
Rank 156 globally 63
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 109 globally 48
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 80 globally 75
Vaccination Rate
Rank 151 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 137 globally 59
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 70 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 209 globally 51
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 222 globally 16
Social Security Burden
Rank 74 globally 82
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 194 globally 47
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 28 globally 86
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 119 globally 22
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 22 globally 75
Capital Market Depth
Rank 19 globally 79
Business Credit Access
Rank 34 globally 76
Investor Protection
Rank 29 globally 76
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 41 globally 71
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 35 globally 79
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 53 globally 71
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 40 globally 76

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 64 globally 55
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 21 globally 94
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

37
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 134 globally 26
Crypto Regulation
Rank 78 globally 52
Legal Status
Rank 78 globally 55
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 93 globally 19
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 171 globally 47
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 89 globally 13

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

72
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 122 globally 65
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 45
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 102 globally 67
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 122 globally 52

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 48 globally 79
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 124 globally 85
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 145 globally 51
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 15 globally 91
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 44 globally 69
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 57 globally 71
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 43 globally 88
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 64
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 92 globally 42
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 175 globally 52
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 37 globally 86
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 45 globally 75
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

57
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 132 globally 41
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 198 globally 38
Electricity Cost
Rank 136 globally 61
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

38
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 152 globally 39
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 152 globally 49
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 164 globally 43
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 42
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 201 globally 24

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 180 globally 37
Burger Menu Price
Rank 186 globally 47
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 178 globally 49
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 197 globally 30
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 199 globally 31

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 163 globally 81
Car Purchase Index
Rank 63 globally 30
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 196 globally 37
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 194 globally 38
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 197 globally 47
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 191 globally 59
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 197 globally 43

Personal Services

4 indicators

52
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Haircut Cost
Rank 188 globally 48
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 182 globally 56
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 177 globally 57
Local Services Cost
Rank 183 globally 46
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25
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 85 globally 49
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
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Road Quality
Rank 71 globally 58
Traffic Congestion
Rank 115 globally 50
Road Density
Rank 6 globally 85
Traffic Deaths
Rank 71 globally 83
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

63
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Power Outages
Rank 80 globally 91
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 197 globally 11
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 116 globally 30
CO2 Intensity
Rank 166 globally 29
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 90 globally 58
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 108 globally 44
Mobile Speed
Rank 72 globally 67
5G Coverage
Rank 71 globally 30

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

60
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 36 globally 72
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 41 globally 66
Burnout Risk
Rank 26 globally 70
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

87
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 2 globally 89
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 26 globally 85
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

51
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Beach Quality
Rank 4 globally 94
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 56 globally 90
Biodiversity Index
Rank 211 globally 37
Forest Cover
Rank 200 globally 3

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

54
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 99 globally 44
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 137 globally 54
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 81 globally 47
Recovery Time
Rank 51 globally 77

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 70 globally 45
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 122 globally 36
Restaurant Density
Rank 108 globally 46
Street Food Scene
Rank 128 globally 35
Local Market Quality
Rank 184 globally 28
Café Culture
Rank 101 globally 41
Local Freshness
Rank 197 globally 27
Local Authenticity
Rank 129 globally 33

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 188 globally 68
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 65 globally 70
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 63 globally 32
Playground Density
Rank 65 globally 60

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 174 globally 38
Pet Food Prices
Rank 176 globally 40
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 68 globally 55
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 79 globally 76
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 43 globally 80
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 77 globally 56
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 71 globally 73
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 62 globally 84
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 63 globally 72
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 75 globally 93
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 75 globally 63
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 61 globally 79
Remote Job Market
Rank 62 globally 74
Coworking Density
Rank 117 globally 39
Nomad Community
Rank 78 globally 49
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 55 globally 74
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 77
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 78
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 69 globally 71
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 75
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 48 globally 78
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 80
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 63 globally 79
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 47 globally 80
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 60 globally 75
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 83 globally 63
Local Language Barrier
Rank 75 globally 66
Integration Ease
Rank 37 globally 79
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 42 globally 77
Expat Community Size
Rank 17 globally 72
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 58 globally 72
International Schools
Rank 29 globally 63
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 41 globally 79
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 31 globally 79
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 33 globally 80
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 82
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 69 globally 57
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 46 globally 73
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 40 globally 76
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 76
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 47 globally 78
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 63 globally 74
Accommodation Availability
Rank 42 globally 74
Booking & Transparency
Rank 60 globally 78

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

74
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 69 globally 59
Digital Travel Services
Rank 77 globally 69
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 36 globally 89
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 50 globally 80
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 91 globally 50
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 49 globally 77
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 101 globally 65
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 75 globally 59
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 3 globally 97
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 33 globally 81
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 144 globally 56

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

51
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Hotel Cost
Rank 214 globally 47
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 216 globally 50
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 192 globally 53
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 198 globally 54
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 211 globally 53
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 70 globally 74
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 60 globally 74
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 200 globally 75
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 8 globally 87
Democracy Index
Rank 10 globally 89
Personal Freedom
Rank 9 globally 86
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 57 globally 79

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

76
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 65 globally 54
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 50 globally 62
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 70 globally 50
Social Mobility Score
Rank 63 globally 56
Social Cohesion
Rank 37 globally 75
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Gender Equality
Rank 37 globally 76
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 35 globally 76
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 31 globally 80
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 33 globally 80
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 33 globally 79

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

74
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 68 globally 66
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 47 globally 77
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 47 globally 77
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 46 globally 79
Pride Culture
Rank 49 globally 73
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Disability Support Score
Rank 57 globally 67
Public Accessibility
Rank 41 globally 70
Digital Accessibility
Rank 51 globally 74
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 44 globally 75

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

69
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 78 globally 50
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 63 globally 45
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 51 globally 73

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 184 globally 35
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 154 globally 30
Net Migration Rate
Rank 31 globally 67
Urbanization Rate
Rank 169 globally 34
Foreign Population Share
Rank 23 globally 90
Population Density
Rank 211 globally 38
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 6 globally 94
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47