Country profile

Austria: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Austria is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health, while Tourism Infrastructure, Accommodation & Stay Quality and Inclusion & Accessibility stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Taxes & Finance.

Overall rating 74.67 points
Global rank Rank 11 globally
Continental rank Rank 11 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 Austria

Why is Austria especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Austria?

Tourism Infrastructure, Accommodation & Stay Quality and Inclusion & Accessibility show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Taxes & Finance.

How important is freedom, participation and the social environment for Austria?

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 Austria 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

Austria is especially useful to compare with Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Austria

Austria: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

It depends on the goal: Nomadino currently shows a strong profile for Austria. The most relevant areas are Society & Participation and Health; Costs and Finance & Taxes deserve closer checking.

Austria: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 43 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Austria: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 83 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 Austria

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

81
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Homicide Rate
Rank 46 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 19 globally 82
Women's Safety
Rank 13 globally 84
Organized Crime
Rank 47 globally 65
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 23 globally 91
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 98 globally 95
Political Violence
Rank 21 globally 89
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 12 globally 95
Terrorism Risk
Rank 179 globally 85

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

74
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Flood Risk
Rank 154 globally 41
Storm Risk
Rank 11 globally 95
Earthquake Risk
Rank 101 globally 69
Drought Risk
Rank 23 globally 85
Wildfire Risk
Rank 42 globally 80
Landslide Risk
Rank 147 globally 45
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

88
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State Surveillance
Rank 13 globally 87
Internet Censorship
Rank 16 globally 90
Internet Freedom
Rank 17 globally 85
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 13 globally 92
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 11 globally 79
79
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Rule of Law
Rank 13 globally 84
Property Rights Security
Rank 14 globally 83
Corruption Perception
Rank 39 globally 71
Police Effectiveness
Rank 17 globally 83
Expropriation Risk
Rank 14 globally 89
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

82
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Political Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
Economic Resilience
Rank 21 globally 77
Government Efficiency
Rank 14 globally 85
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 4 globally 82
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

83
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 7 globally 84
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 22 globally 84
Emergency Care
Rank 6 globally 86
Medicine Access
Rank 9 globally 85
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 9 globally 88
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 15 globally 79
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 83 globally 79
Doctor Density
Rank 7 globally 88
Hospital Beds
Rank 12 globally 76
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 199 globally 30
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 16 globally 83

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 59 globally 87
Noise Pollution
Rank 57 globally 66
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 9 globally 99
Waste Management
Rank 2 globally 94
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Life Expectancy
Rank 36 globally 91
Infectious Diseases
Rank 13 globally 90
Obesity Rate
Rank 62 globally 80
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 26 globally 77
Mental Health
Rank 83 globally 67
Suicide Rate
Rank 150 globally 50
Maternal Mortality
Rank 28 globally 97
Vaccination Rate
Rank 138 globally 86
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 211 globally 38
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 216 globally 59
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

42
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 226 globally 41
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 226 globally 11
Social Security Burden
Rank 213 globally 42
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 205 globally 42
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 206 globally 42
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 60 globally 78
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 16 globally 89
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 62 globally 69
Capital Market Depth
Rank 33 globally 75
Business Credit Access
Rank 10 globally 82
Investor Protection
Rank 23 globally 78
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 41 globally 71
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 32 globally 75
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 18 globally 83

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

79
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 33 globally 67
Banking Stability
Rank 5 globally 87
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 14 globally 91
Fintech Development
Rank 1 globally 98
ATM Availability
Rank 6 globally 99
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 109 globally 51
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

61
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 61 globally 43
Crypto Regulation
Rank 23 globally 78
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 11 globally 66
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 34
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 9 globally 48

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

46
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 120 globally 45
Transaction Costs
Rank 194 globally 50
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
59
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 43
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 96 globally 69
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 2 globally 82
Days to Register a Company
Rank 166 globally 41

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

72
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 22 globally 86
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 114 globally 87
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 167 globally 44
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 211 globally 51
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 29 globally 72
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 15 globally 86
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 201 globally 25
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 78 globally 81
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 25 globally 84
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 25 globally 81
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 122 globally 74
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 179 globally 65
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 19 globally 91
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 24 globally 85
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

32
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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 212 globally 28
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 224 globally 21
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 206 globally 68

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

17
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 166 globally 29
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 211 globally 10
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 218 globally 11
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 223 globally 12
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 222 globally 15
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 215 globally 12
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 152 globally 49

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

48
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 197 globally 32
Burger Menu Price
Rank 202 globally 35
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 135 globally 80
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

47
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Transit Cost
Rank 216 globally 31
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 203 globally 34
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 192 globally 65
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 206 globally 60
Car Purchase Index
Rank 22 globally 67
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 217 globally 32
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 211 globally 58
67
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Internet Cost
Rank 74 globally 70
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 113 globally 87
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 145 globally 52

Personal Services

4 indicators

46
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Haircut Cost
Rank 203 globally 40
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 195 globally 49
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 182 globally 54
Local Services Cost
Rank 197 globally 39
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74
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Logistics Performance
Rank 9 globally 87
Rail Network Density
Rank 11 globally 88
Airport Connectivity
Rank 13 globally 87
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
77
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Road Quality
Rank 6 globally 96
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 38 globally 73
Traffic Deaths
Rank 26 globally 90
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 15 globally 82

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

89
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 26 globally 80
CO2 Intensity
Rank 16 globally 89
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 41 globally 81
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 58 globally 75
Mobile Speed
Rank 41 globally 78
5G Coverage
Rank 35 globally 60

Public Transport

4 indicators

82
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Transit Coverage
Rank 6 globally 88
Transit Punctuality
Rank 8 globally 88
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 8 globally 72
Walkability Score
Rank 11 globally 78
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

73
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 15 globally 86
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 13 globally 73
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

67
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 152 globally 53
Sunshine Hours
Rank 193 globally 59
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 130 globally 63
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

64
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 3 globally 96
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 40 globally 99
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 61 globally 63

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

92
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 6 globally 91
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 5 globally 90
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 3 globally 96
Recovery Time
Rank 8 globally 93

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

82
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 1 globally 100
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 26 globally 52
Music & Nightlife
Rank 8 globally 78
Cinema Density
Rank 3 globally 96
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 29 globally 79
73
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 26 globally 63
Restaurant Density
Rank 22 globally 78
Street Food Scene
Rank 29 globally 61
Local Market Quality
Rank 15 globally 77
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 6 globally 87
Local Freshness
Rank 7 globally 87
Local Authenticity
Rank 24 globally 60

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

76
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 205 globally 54
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 11 globally 76
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 18 globally 87
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 41 globally 40
Playground Density
Rank 10 globally 89

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

67
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 1 globally 92
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 204 globally 28
Pet Food Prices
Rank 197 globally 35
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 8 globally 85
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 12 globally 82
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 15 globally 87
E-Government
Rank 14 globally 92
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 29 globally 82
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 10 globally 93
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 10 globally 91
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 4 globally 99
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 25 globally 82
Border Openness
Rank 6 globally 98
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 11 globally 92
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 182 globally 73
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 40 globally 74
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 52 globally 81
Remote Job Market
Rank 20 globally 86
Coworking Density
Rank 26 globally 79
Nomad Community
Rank 22 globally 76
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 22 globally 90
88
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 14 globally 93
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 14 globally 89
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 49 globally 75
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 94
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 11 globally 93
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 74 globally 77
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 15 globally 95
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 107 globally 67
Residence Status Stability
Rank 15 globally 92
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 13 globally 94
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 173 globally 70
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

74
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 75 globally 65
Local Language Barrier
Rank 50 globally 70
Integration Ease
Rank 44 globally 78
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 16 globally 93
Expat Community Size
Rank 39 globally 61
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 16 globally 92
International Schools
Rank 34 globally 61
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 44 globally 77
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 14 globally 91
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 23 globally 85
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 20 globally 85
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 18 globally 88
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 12 globally 83
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 11 globally 90
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 11 globally 90
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 92
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 4 globally 98
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 18 globally 92
Accommodation Availability
Rank 11 globally 90
Booking & Transparency
Rank 18 globally 91

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

93
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 7 globally 95
Digital Travel Services
Rank 32 globally 87
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 3 globally 98
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 13 globally 93
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 12 globally 85
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 5 globally 95
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 14 globally 87
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 6 globally 93
63
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 182 globally 35
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 123 globally 60
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 2 globally 95

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

55
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Hotel Cost
Rank 191 globally 57
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 188 globally 61
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 205 globally 45
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 196 globally 55
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 207 globally 56
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 18 globally 94
Off-Season Usability
Rank 15 globally 89
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 10 globally 94
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

87
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Press Freedom
Rank 16 globally 82
Democracy Index
Rank 17 globally 86
Personal Freedom
Rank 26 globally 84
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 10 globally 93

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

86
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 20 globally 75
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 13 globally 82
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 8 globally 90
Gini Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 28 globally 78
Housing Support Score
Rank 7 globally 84
Social Mobility Score
Rank 9 globally 79
Social Cohesion
Rank 16 globally 84
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Gender Equality
Rank 15 globally 82
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 9 globally 89
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 14 globally 92
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 15 globally 89

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

90
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 21 globally 97
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 19 globally 88
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 21 globally 87
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 20 globally 89
Pride Culture
Rank 22 globally 83
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Disability Support Score
Rank 5 globally 95
Public Accessibility
Rank 8 globally 93
Digital Accessibility
Rank 16 globally 86
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 7 globally 95

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

76
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 22 globally 67
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 20 globally 80

Demography

10 indicators

58
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Median Age
Rank 209 globally 28
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 144 globally 32
Net Migration Rate
Rank 24 globally 73
Urbanization Rate
Rank 126 globally 52
Foreign Population Share
Rank 45 globally 77
Population Density
Rank 126 globally 57
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 6 globally 88