Country profile

Azerbaijan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Azerbaijan is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Society & Freedom.

Overall rating 58.26 points
Global rank Rank 135 globally
Continental rank Rank 49 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 Azerbaijan

Why is Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Society & Freedom.

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

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 Azerbaijan 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

Azerbaijan 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 residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Azerbaijan

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

72
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Homicide Rate
Rank 93 globally 90
Petty Crime Index
Rank 77 globally 65
Women's Safety
Rank 95 globally 61
Organized Crime
Rank 130 globally 49
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 132 globally 74
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 180 globally 70
Political Violence
Rank 174 globally 62
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 205 globally 44
Terrorism Risk
Rank 127 globally 99

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

60
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Flood Risk
Rank 136 globally 44
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 191 globally 33
Drought Risk
Rank 153 globally 55
Wildfire Risk
Rank 125 globally 47
Landslide Risk
Rank 175 globally 38
Tsunami Risk
Rank 42 globally 98
Volcano Risk
Rank 138 globally 90

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

26
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State Surveillance
Rank 217 globally 16
Internet Censorship
Rank 202 globally 26
Internet Freedom
Rank 199 globally 30
Data Protection Laws
Rank 194 globally 27
VPN Access
Rank 199 globally 32
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 178 globally 49
41
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Rule of Law
Rank 170 globally 40
Property Rights Security
Rank 150 globally 45
Corruption Perception
Rank 177 globally 29
Police Effectiveness
Rank 140 globally 52
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

54
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Political Stability
Rank 175 globally 47
Economic Resilience
Rank 80 globally 64
Government Efficiency
Rank 161 globally 47
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 114 globally 57
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

58
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 102 globally 63
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 172 globally 54
Emergency Care
Rank 114 globally 59
Medicine Access
Rank 159 globally 56
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 122 globally 58
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 106 globally 67
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 219 globally 19
Doctor Density
Rank 57 globally 71
Hospital Beds
Rank 59 globally 55
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 141 globally 85
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 114 globally 55

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 138 globally 63
Noise Pollution
Rank 148 globally 48
UV Radiation
Rank 62 globally 52
Tap Water Safety
Rank 159 globally 64
Sanitation
Rank 109 globally 73
Waste Management
Rank 123 globally 36
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Life Expectancy
Rank 119 globally 70
Infectious Diseases
Rank 147 globally 66
Obesity Rate
Rank 145 globally 66
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 127 globally 43
Mental Health
Rank 102 globally 65
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 77 globally 76
Vaccination Rate
Rank 212 globally 63
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 79 globally 71
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 227 globally 45
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 87
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 75 globally 66
Social Security Burden
Rank 154 globally 63
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 194 globally 47
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 197 globally 70
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 114 globally 65
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 54 globally 71
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 81 globally 68
Business Credit Access
Rank 108 globally 61
Investor Protection
Rank 161 globally 41
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 124 globally 53
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 78 globally 74
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 100 globally 60
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 107 globally 57

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

63
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 100 globally 45
Banking Stability
Rank 131 globally 74
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 116 globally 59
ATM Availability
Rank 119 globally 75
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

37
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 106 globally 31
Crypto Regulation
Rank 98 globally 45
Legal Status
Rank 117 globally 46
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 105 globally 16
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 68
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

69
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 128 globally 40
Transaction Costs
Rank 25 globally 88
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 16 globally 84
62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 67 globally 81
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

77
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 99 globally 65
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 94 globally 89
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 86
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 97 globally 89
Central Bank Independence
Rank 169 globally 58
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 98 globally 64
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 37 globally 89
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 136 globally 33
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 99 globally 41
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 120 globally 75
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 83
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 148 globally 54
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 139 globally 30
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

71
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 106 globally 46
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 103 globally 60
Electricity Cost
Rank 24 globally 94
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 99 globally 98
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

73
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 140 globally 41
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 24 globally 91
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 60 globally 78
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 82 globally 76
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 110 globally 61
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 79 globally 79
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 100 globally 71

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 82 globally 92
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 101 globally 82
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
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 ($/L)
Rank 28 globally 81
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 47 globally 97
Car Purchase Index
Rank 130 globally 5
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 39 globally 81
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 33 globally 89
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 40 globally 93
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 36 globally 76

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 96 globally 84
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 79 globally 90
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 217 globally 33
Local Services Cost
Rank 94 globally 82
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 52 globally 50
Airport Connectivity
Rank 55 globally 63
Port Connectivity
Rank 140 globally 15
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Road Quality
Rank 48 globally 71
Traffic Congestion
Rank 167 globally 40
Road Density
Rank 123 globally 56
Traffic Deaths
Rank 122 globally 70
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 11

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

76
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 177 globally 13
CO2 Intensity
Rank 134 globally 35
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 107 globally 52
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 92 globally 55
Mobile Speed
Rank 89 globally 60
5G Coverage
Rank 76 globally 25

Public Transport

4 indicators

54
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Transit Coverage
Rank 46 globally 65
Transit Punctuality
Rank 56 globally 65
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 77 globally 20
Walkability Score
Rank 65 globally 60
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

54
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 70 globally 70
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 127 globally 57
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 97 globally 64
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 58 globally 75
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 182 globally 80
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

54
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Beach Quality
Rank 175 globally 31
Mountain Access
Rank 41 globally 69
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 77 globally 74
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 158 globally 19

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

55
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 66 globally 56
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 149 globally 51
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 77 globally 48
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 70 globally 45
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 64 globally 39
Cultural Freedom
Rank 168 globally 35
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 73 globally 70
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 93 globally 42
Restaurant Density
Rank 87 globally 50
Street Food Scene
Rank 99 globally 43
Local Market Quality
Rank 92 globally 52
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 78 globally 47
Local Freshness
Rank 88 globally 57
Local Authenticity
Rank 95 globally 41

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

47
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 197 globally 6
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 147 globally 40
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 168 globally 56
E-Government
Rank 113 globally 71
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 128 globally 58
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 106 globally 63
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 113 globally 45
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 90 globally 68
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 136 globally 59
Border Openness
Rank 151 globally 48
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 119 globally 56
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 106 globally 89
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 142 globally 35
Remote Work Legality
Rank 137 globally 51
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 91 globally 69
Remote Job Market
Rank 125 globally 58
Coworking Density
Rank 81 globally 49
Nomad Community
Rank 121 globally 38
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 118 globally 52
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 152 globally 52
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 105 globally 62
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 133 globally 54
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 114 globally 59
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 113 globally 65
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 147 globally 53
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 169 globally 44
Residence Status Stability
Rank 162 globally 52
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 146 globally 51
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 159 globally 26
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 134 globally 43
Local Language Barrier
Rank 142 globally 49
Integration Ease
Rank 172 globally 54
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 154 globally 53
Expat Community Size
Rank 138 globally 32
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 150 globally 54
International Schools
Rank 134 globally 41
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 183 globally 38
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 169 globally 29
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 180 globally 33
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 30
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 153 globally 46
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 132 globally 45
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 127 globally 54
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 120 globally 54
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 126 globally 58
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 89 globally 62
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 129 globally 55
Accommodation Availability
Rank 83 globally 60
Booking & Transparency
Rank 131 globally 56

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

63
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 62 globally 63
Digital Travel Services
Rank 105 globally 62
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 117 globally 67
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 141 globally 58
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 102 globally 47
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 118 globally 61
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 93 globally 67
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 98 globally 54
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 159 globally 49
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 135 globally 58
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 96 globally 67

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

83
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Hotel Cost
Rank 116 globally 79
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 117 globally 80
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 81 globally 89
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 92 globally 88
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

31
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Press Freedom
Rank 190 globally 30
Democracy Index
Rank 194 globally 25
Personal Freedom
Rank 180 globally 48
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 199 globally 17

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

64
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 82 globally 48
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 76 globally 52
Education Expenditure
Rank 183 globally 50
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 165 globally 43
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 25
Housing Support Score
Rank 141 globally 33
Social Mobility Score
Rank 142 globally 40
Social Cohesion
Rank 171 globally 42
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Gender Equality
Rank 183 globally 43
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 168 globally 42
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 183 globally 30
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 174 globally 29
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 169 globally 33

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

20
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 188 globally 10
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 175 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 162 globally 27
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 179 globally 20
Pride Culture
Rank 176 globally 17
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Disability Support Score
Rank 148 globally 40
Public Accessibility
Rank 115 globally 48
Digital Accessibility
Rank 135 globally 45
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 121 globally 53

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

40
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 179 globally 46
Secularization Score
Rank 167 globally 33
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 180 globally 44

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 121 globally 58
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 138 globally 49
Foreign Population Share
Rank 159 globally 33
Population Density
Rank 133 globally 56
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 125 globally 23