Country profile

Australia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Australia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing residence, visas and settling abroad as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Travel & Vacation, while Welcome Culture for Foreigners, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Language & Integration stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services.

Overall rating 72.61 points
Global rank Rank 29 globally
Continental rank Rank 2 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 Australia

Why is Australia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by residence, visas and settling abroad as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Australia?

Welcome Culture for Foreigners, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Language & Integration show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services.

How important is relocation, residence and settling in for Australia?

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 Australia 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

Australia is especially useful to compare with Portugal, Spain and Germany, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. United States and Denmark work as contrast comparisons when residence, visas and settling abroad as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Australia

Australia: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 38 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Australia: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 78 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Australia

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

78
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Homicide Rate
Rank 45 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 38 globally 74
Women's Safety
Rank 18 globally 80
Organized Crime
Rank 47 globally 65
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 42 globally 89
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 102 globally 94
Political Violence
Rank 57 globally 85
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 199 globally 63

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

54
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Flood Risk
Rank 164 globally 39
Storm Risk
Rank 144 globally 67
Earthquake Risk
Rank 71 globally 81
Drought Risk
Rank 175 globally 48
Wildfire Risk
Rank 220 globally 19
Landslide Risk
Rank 84 globally 60
Tsunami Risk
Rank 175 globally 42
Volcano Risk
Rank 185 globally 63

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 55 globally 76
Internet Censorship
Rank 32 globally 85
Internet Freedom
Rank 26 globally 82
Data Protection Laws
Rank 50 globally 81
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 29 globally 74
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Rule of Law
Rank 21 globally 81
Property Rights Security
Rank 14 globally 83
Corruption Perception
Rank 15 globally 78
Police Effectiveness
Rank 17 globally 83
Expropriation Risk
Rank 10 globally 90
Extradition Risk
Rank 162 globally 38

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

77
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Political Stability
Rank 26 globally 80
Economic Resilience
Rank 26 globally 76
Government Efficiency
Rank 14 globally 85
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 74 globally 64
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 14 globally 81
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 26 globally 83
Emergency Care
Rank 15 globally 82
Medicine Access
Rank 18 globally 82
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 14 globally 85
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 78
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 81 globally 80
Doctor Density
Rank 27 globally 80
Hospital Beds
Rank 56 globally 56
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 199 globally 30
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 4 globally 91

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 33 globally 93
Noise Pollution
Rank 27 globally 73
UV Radiation
Rank 229 globally 5
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 34 globally 96
Waste Management
Rank 16 globally 88
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Life Expectancy
Rank 21 globally 94
Infectious Diseases
Rank 7 globally 93
Obesity Rate
Rank 162 globally 62
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 30 globally 74
Mental Health
Rank 40 globally 72
Suicide Rate
Rank 170 globally 46
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 83 globally 92
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 165 globally 54
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 223 globally 52
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

57
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 203 globally 55
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 27
Social Security Burden
Rank 74 globally 82
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 191 globally 50
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 209 globally 37
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 45 globally 83
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 66 globally 64
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 43 globally 71
Capital Market Depth
Rank 39 globally 74
Business Credit Access
Rank 10 globally 82
Investor Protection
Rank 23 globally 78
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 57 globally 68
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 11 globally 82
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 12 globally 84

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

75
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 23 globally 71
Banking Stability
Rank 80 globally 78
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 22 globally 90
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 18 globally 95
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 218 globally 29
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

65
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 41 globally 53
Crypto Regulation
Rank 28 globally 77
Legal Status
Rank 16 globally 86
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 19 globally 58
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 46
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 5 globally 60

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

46
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 135 globally 35
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
63
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 24 globally 91
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 7 globally 87

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 22 globally 86
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 100 globally 62
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 174 globally 69
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 7 globally 81
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 7 globally 89
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 197 globally 26
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 125 globally 72
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 12 globally 90
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 23 globally 82
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 83
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 6 globally 97
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 7 globally 93
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

40
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 192 globally 24
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 188 globally 40
Electricity Cost
Rank 167 globally 50
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 198 globally 59
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 223 globally 52

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

18
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 166 globally 29
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 205 globally 13
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 220 globally 9
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 191 globally 36
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 177 globally 38
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 224 globally 6
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 213 globally 16

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

33
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 188 globally 34
Burger Menu Price
Rank 200 globally 37
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 207 globally 29
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 202 globally 42
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 207 globally 39
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 197 globally 30
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

48
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Transit Cost
Rank 220 globally 22
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 192 globally 40
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 216 globally 52
Car Purchase Index
Rank 12 globally 78
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 189 globally 67
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 212 globally 55
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Internet Cost
Rank 173 globally 46
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 180 globally 55
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 152 globally 78
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 193 globally 44

Personal Services

4 indicators

40
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Haircut Cost
Rank 203 globally 40
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 207 globally 42
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 199 globally 46
Local Services Cost
Rank 213 globally 30
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58
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Logistics Performance
Rank 16 globally 78
Rail Network Density
Rank 88 globally 23
Airport Connectivity
Rank 32 globally 73
Port Connectivity
Rank 35 globally 45
72
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Road Quality
Rank 18 globally 87
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 180 globally 47
Traffic Deaths
Rank 35 globally 89
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 22 globally 74

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 40 globally 97
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 134 globally 35
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 62 globally 72
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 37 globally 91
Mobile Speed
Rank 7 globally 91
5G Coverage
Rank 27 globally 65

Public Transport

4 indicators

61
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Transit Coverage
Rank 46 globally 65
Transit Punctuality
Rank 42 globally 72
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 39 globally 42
Walkability Score
Rank 42 globally 65
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

62
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 34 globally 73
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 10 globally 74
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 224 globally 32

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

75
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 152 globally 53
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 5 globally 99
Rainy Days
Rank 54 globally 76
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 195 globally 72
Seasonal Variation
Rank 159 globally 63

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

67
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Beach Quality
Rank 15 globally 90
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 81 globally 73
Biodiversity Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Forest Cover
Rank 151 globally 23

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

84
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 4 globally 93
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 14 globally 88
Recovery Time
Rank 42 globally 79

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 25 globally 80
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 16 globally 68
Music & Nightlife
Rank 13 globally 75
Cinema Density
Rank 9 globally 86
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 40 globally 78
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 31 globally 59
Restaurant Density
Rank 30 globally 73
Street Food Scene
Rank 34 globally 57
Local Market Quality
Rank 29 globally 68
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 13 globally 78
Local Freshness
Rank 29 globally 74
Local Authenticity
Rank 40 globally 52

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

60
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 223 globally 0
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 24 globally 61
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 12 globally 88
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 12 globally 88

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

56
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 8 globally 90
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 218 globally 20
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 21 globally 78
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 27 globally 75
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82
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 31 globally 84
E-Government
Rank 10 globally 94
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 11 globally 88
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 15 globally 91
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 19 globally 83
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 21 globally 93
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 12 globally 87
Border Openness
Rank 73 globally 82
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 28 globally 85
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 189 globally 69
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 67 globally 47
Remote Work Legality
Rank 21 globally 80
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 8 globally 94
Remote Job Market
Rank 3 globally 98
Coworking Density
Rank 22 globally 81
Nomad Community
Rank 17 globally 83
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 6 globally 96
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 22 globally 90
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 87
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 3 globally 91
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 31 globally 85
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 12 globally 92
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 27 globally 88
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 1 globally 100
Family Reunification
Rank 11 globally 96
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 3 globally 93
Residence Status Stability
Rank 15 globally 92
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 18 globally 92
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 48 globally 94
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

93
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 4 globally 99
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 1 globally 100
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 3 globally 99
Expat Community Size
Rank 16 globally 73
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 1 globally 100
International Schools
Rank 16 globally 69
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 2 globally 98
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 12 globally 92
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 3 globally 97
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 11 globally 92
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 2 globally 97
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 15 globally 80
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 13 globally 89
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 15 globally 87
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 91
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Hotel Quality
Rank 17 globally 90
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 13 globally 94
Accommodation Availability
Rank 22 globally 81
Booking & Transparency
Rank 14 globally 93

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

90
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 41 globally 73
Digital Travel Services
Rank 25 globally 89
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 7 globally 97
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 2 globally 99
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 12 globally 85
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 5 globally 95
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 20 globally 85
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 13 globally 88
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 1 globally 100
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 29 globally 84

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

54
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Hotel Cost
Rank 197 globally 54
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 194 globally 57
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 205 globally 45
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 198 globally 54
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 196 globally 65
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 39 globally 91
Off-Season Usability
Rank 11 globally 90
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 36 globally 81
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

87
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Press Freedom
Rank 40 globally 75
Democracy Index
Rank 9 globally 90
Personal Freedom
Rank 9 globally 86
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 18 globally 91

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

87
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 12 globally 78
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 27 globally 75
Education Expenditure
Rank 81 globally 82
School Life Expectancy
Rank 1 globally 100
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 59 globally 53
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 46 globally 74
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 75
Housing Support Score
Rank 25 globally 72
Social Mobility Score
Rank 17 globally 75
Social Cohesion
Rank 20 globally 83
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Gender Equality
Rank 15 globally 82
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 13 globally 87
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 12 globally 93
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 10 globally 96
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 11 globally 93

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

93
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 13 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 17 globally 89
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 9 globally 93
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 17 globally 91
Pride Culture
Rank 7 globally 93
86
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Disability Support Score
Rank 17 globally 87
Public Accessibility
Rank 22 globally 83
Digital Accessibility
Rank 29 globally 82
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 13 globally 91

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

77
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 25 globally 65
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 12 globally 58
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 20 globally 80

Demography

10 indicators

69
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Median Age
Rank 162 globally 43
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 88 globally 48
Net Migration Rate
Rank 28 globally 70
Urbanization Rate
Rank 46 globally 85
Foreign Population Share
Rank 25 globally 88
Population Density
Rank 4 globally 96
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53