Country profile

Bahamas: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Bahamas is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Dining & Going Out and Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 59.41 points
Global rank Rank 113 globally
Continental rank Rank 28 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 Bahamas

Why is Bahamas especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Bahamas?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Dining & Going Out and Food & Basic Goods.

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

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 Bahamas 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

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

All ratings and indicators for Bahamas

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

52
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Homicide Rate
Rank 218 globally 45
Petty Crime Index
Rank 146 globally 48
Women's Safety
Rank 143 globally 52
Organized Crime
Rank 68 globally 61
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 114 globally 77
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

68
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Flood Risk
Rank 23 globally 84
Storm Risk
Rank 203 globally 24
Earthquake Risk
Rank 11 globally 93
Drought Risk
Rank 84 globally 70
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 14 globally 88
Tsunami Risk
Rank 126 globally 56
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

71
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State Surveillance
Rank 74 globally 72
Internet Censorship
Rank 77 globally 76
Internet Freedom
Rank 76 globally 72
Data Protection Laws
Rank 94 globally 58
VPN Access
Rank 77 globally 80
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 75 globally 67
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Rule of Law
Rank 75 globally 63
Property Rights Security
Rank 69 globally 67
Corruption Perception
Rank 56 globally 65
Police Effectiveness
Rank 88 globally 66
Expropriation Risk
Rank 67 globally 69
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

66
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Political Stability
Rank 85 globally 70
Economic Resilience
Rank 71 globally 65
Government Efficiency
Rank 76 globally 67
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 86 globally 62
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 103 globally 69
Emergency Care
Rank 87 globally 65
Medicine Access
Rank 91 globally 69
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 85 globally 67
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 123 globally 66
Doctor Density
Rank 100 globally 55
Hospital Beds
Rank 76 globally 49
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 199 globally 30
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 41 globally 72

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 118 globally 69
Noise Pollution
Rank 51 globally 68
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 57 globally 90
Waste Management
Rank 161 globally 22
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Life Expectancy
Rank 114 globally 71
Infectious Diseases
Rank 104 globally 76
Obesity Rate
Rank 219 globally 40
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 117 globally 46
Mental Health
Rank 83 globally 67
Suicide Rate
Rank 30 globally 88
Maternal Mortality
Rank 151 globally 49
Vaccination Rate
Rank 157 globally 84
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 58 globally 77
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 6 globally 92
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 48 globally 86
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 148 globally 58
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 117 globally 62
Business Credit Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Investor Protection
Rank 66 globally 67
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 69 globally 65
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 78 globally 74
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 115 globally 56
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 136 globally 50

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

64
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 45 globally 62
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 54 globally 86
Fintech Development
Rank 162 globally 38
ATM Availability
Rank 18 globally 95
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 4 globally 65
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

46
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 147 globally 24
Crypto Regulation
Rank 57 globally 64
Legal Status
Rank 74 globally 57
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 86 globally 20
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 85 globally 14

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

61
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 174 globally 45
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 92 globally 71
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 24 globally 68
Days to Register a Company
Rank 193 globally 34

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 67 globally 74
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 167 globally 44
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 54 globally 67
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 105 globally 88
Central Bank Independence
Rank 63 globally 73
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 122 globally 60
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 175 globally 53
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 44 globally 71
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 92 globally 42
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 56
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 226 globally 8
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 71 globally 74
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 31 globally 81
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

44
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 203 globally 23
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 184 globally 41
Electricity Cost
Rank 212 globally 28
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 196 globally 76

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

27
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 200 globally 20
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 196 globally 17
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 174 globally 42
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 188 globally 35
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 172 globally 34
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 213 globally 16

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 214 globally 22
Burger Menu Price
Rank 217 globally 25
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 207 globally 29
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 207 globally 31
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 205 globally 36
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 212 globally 33
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 217 globally 12
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 215 globally 10
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

62
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Transit Cost
Rank 199 globally 53
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 124 globally 62
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 44 globally 44
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 165 globally 86
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 200 globally 32
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 225 globally 20
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 221 globally 35
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 206 globally 54
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 210 globally 35

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 208 globally 37
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 199 globally 48
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 190 globally 51
Local Services Cost
Rank 200 globally 38
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
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Road Quality
Rank 71 globally 58
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 137 globally 53
Traffic Deaths
Rank 94 globally 79
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

55
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 224 globally 3
CO2 Intensity
Rank 223 globally 11
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 80 globally 63
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

37
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Transit Coverage
Rank 145 globally 35
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 123 globally 50
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

57
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 49 globally 67
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

77
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 77 globally 68
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 118 globally 64
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 80 globally 90

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

65
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Beach Quality
Rank 2 globally 97
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 55 globally 68

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

60
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 99 globally 44
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 90 globally 45
Recovery Time
Rank 85 globally 72

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 152 globally 58
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 138 globally 32
Restaurant Density
Rank 133 globally 39
Street Food Scene
Rank 151 globally 31
Local Market Quality
Rank 195 globally 26
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 127 globally 34
Local Freshness
Rank 206 globally 24
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 75
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 69 globally 83
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 81 globally 55

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 182 globally 35
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 106 globally 72
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 98 globally 65
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 85 globally 69
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 113 globally 45
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 76 globally 72
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 71 globally 74
Border Openness
Rank 43 globally 89
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 93 globally 64
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 75 globally 46
Remote Work Legality
Rank 52 globally 70
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 115 globally 65
Remote Job Market
Rank 63 globally 73
Coworking Density
Rank 126 globally 37
Nomad Community
Rank 83 globally 48
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 68 globally 70
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 73
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 78 globally 72
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 86 globally 66
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 75 globally 70
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 84 globally 66
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 73
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 85 globally 73
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 78 globally 73
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 82 globally 69
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 81 globally 80
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

79
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 15 globally 98
Integration Ease
Rank 34 globally 80
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 44 globally 76
Expat Community Size
Rank 58 globally 52
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 37 globally 79
International Schools
Rank 45 globally 56
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 55 globally 74
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 75 globally 60
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 84 globally 65
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 61
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 68
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 95 globally 51
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 94 globally 61
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 86 globally 64
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 63
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Hotel Quality
Rank 55 globally 76
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 89 globally 66
Accommodation Availability
Rank 48 globally 72
Booking & Transparency
Rank 86 globally 69

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

64
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 110 globally 48
Digital Travel Services
Rank 119 globally 58
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 71
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 50 globally 80
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 78 globally 53
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 62 globally 74
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 53 globally 77
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 98 globally 54
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 3 globally 97
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 29 globally 82
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 58 globally 76

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

35
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Hotel Cost
Rank 222 globally 39
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 220 globally 44
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 218 globally 38
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 218 globally 43
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 226 globally 0
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 208 globally 76
Off-Season Usability
Rank 109 globally 69
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 225 globally 64
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

76
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Press Freedom
Rank 72 globally 69
Democracy Index
Rank 63 globally 77
Personal Freedom
Rank 75 globally 74
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 36 globally 82

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

62
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 96 globally 44
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 118 globally 40
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 91 globally 45
Social Mobility Score
Rank 90 globally 52
Social Cohesion
Rank 74 globally 65
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Gender Equality
Rank 74 globally 67
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 81 globally 64
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 81 globally 59
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 91 globally 57

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

36
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 149 globally 17
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 105 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 106 globally 47
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 107 globally 40
Pride Culture
Rank 104 globally 35
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Disability Support Score
Rank 82 globally 57
Public Accessibility
Rank 82 globally 56
Digital Accessibility
Rank 87 globally 59
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 80 globally 63

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 124 globally 42
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 94 globally 69

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 138 globally 53
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 120 globally 38
Net Migration Rate
Rank 43 globally 63
Urbanization Rate
Rank 53 globally 81
Foreign Population Share
Rank 53 globally 72
Population Density
Rank 60 globally 67
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47