Country profile

Barbados: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Barbados 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, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Language & Integration 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, Outdoor & Lifestyle and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 63.47 points
Global rank Rank 74 globally
Continental rank Rank 14 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 Barbados

Why is Barbados 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 Barbados?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 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 infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Outdoor & Lifestyle and Food & Culinary Culture.

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

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 Barbados 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

Barbados 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 Barbados

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

70
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Homicide Rate
Rank 171 globally 79
Petty Crime Index
Rank 74 globally 66
Women's Safety
Rank 82 globally 64
Organized Crime
Rank 22 globally 70
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

65
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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 195 globally 28
Earthquake Risk
Rank 123 globally 64
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 73 globally 61
Landslide Risk
Rank 69 globally 63
Tsunami Risk
Rank 129 globally 55
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

75
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State Surveillance
Rank 55 globally 76
Internet Censorship
Rank 58 globally 81
Internet Freedom
Rank 66 globally 75
Data Protection Laws
Rank 86 globally 60
VPN Access
Rank 58 globally 84
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 39 globally 72
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Rule of Law
Rank 65 globally 69
Property Rights Security
Rank 39 globally 73
Corruption Perception
Rank 44 globally 69
Police Effectiveness
Rank 50 globally 73
Expropriation Risk
Rank 44 globally 74
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 35 globally 77
Economic Resilience
Rank 85 globally 63
Government Efficiency
Rank 66 globally 71
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 68 globally 65
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 63 globally 69
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 146 globally 62
Emergency Care
Rank 57 globally 70
Medicine Access
Rank 93 globally 68
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 63 globally 71
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 72
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 195 globally 38
Doctor Density
Rank 61 globally 69
Hospital Beds
Rank 17 globally 75
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 110 globally 92
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 29 globally 76

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 146 globally 58
Noise Pollution
Rank 58 globally 65
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 43 globally 98
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 57 globally 68
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Life Expectancy
Rank 103 globally 75
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 205 globally 51
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 104 globally 50
Mental Health
Rank 22 globally 75
Suicide Rate
Rank 27 globally 89
Maternal Mortality
Rank 111 globally 64
Vaccination Rate
Rank 107 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 95 globally 67
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 40 globally 86
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 119 globally 84
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 97 globally 59
Social Security Burden
Rank 114 globally 73
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 151 globally 45
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 74 globally 64
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 152 globally 57
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 90 globally 40
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 132 globally 62
Capital Market Depth
Rank 142 globally 58
Business Credit Access
Rank 89 globally 65
Investor Protection
Rank 43 globally 72
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 45 globally 70
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 146 globally 67
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 112 globally 57
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 139 globally 49

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

59
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 66 globally 54
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 184 globally 28
ATM Availability
Rank 142 globally 66
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 94 globally 53
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

41
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 59 globally 62
Legal Status
Rank 86 globally 53
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 17
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 105 globally 69
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 89 globally 13

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

61
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 154 globally 60
Affordability
Rank 168 globally 48
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 16 globally 78
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 23 globally 92
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 149 globally 54
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

67
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 102 globally 64
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 1 globally 100
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 216 globally 15
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 48 globally 68
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 201 globally 25
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 170 globally 59
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 55
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 165 globally 19
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 134 globally 70
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 148 globally 54
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 68 globally 62
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

49
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 186 globally 26
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 173 globally 44
Electricity Cost
Rank 200 globally 37
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 150 globally 36
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 176 globally 30
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 152 globally 39
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 150 globally 48
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 156 globally 46
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 207 globally 27
Burger Menu Price
Rank 202 globally 35
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
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 208 globally 18
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

66
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 118 globally 63
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 192 globally 65
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 176 globally 76
Car Purchase Index
Rank 85 globally 20
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 163 globally 88
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 173 globally 80
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 218 globally 25
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 215 globally 39
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 197 globally 57
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 177 globally 47

Personal Services

4 indicators

53
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Haircut Cost
Rank 192 globally 47
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 174 globally 58
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 167 globally 60
Local Services Cost
Rank 178 globally 48
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 105 globally 41
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 42 globally 75
Traffic Congestion
Rank 74 globally 60
Road Density
Rank 10 globally 82
Traffic Deaths
Rank 52 globally 86
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

59
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Power Outages
Rank 77 globally 92
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 181 globally 12
CO2 Intensity
Rank 197 globally 19
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 96 globally 55
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 32 globally 94
Mobile Speed
Rank 89 globally 60
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

47
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 59 globally 66
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 67 globally 64
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 37 globally 73
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 155 globally 56
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

36
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Beach Quality
Rank 4 globally 94
Mountain Access
Rank 193 globally 10
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 219 globally 4
Biodiversity Index
Rank 194 globally 44
Forest Cover
Rank 156 globally 20

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 190 globally 39
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 87 globally 46
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 70 globally 45
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 113 globally 38
Restaurant Density
Rank 103 globally 47
Street Food Scene
Rank 114 globally 39
Local Market Quality
Rank 167 globally 31
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 101 globally 41
Local Freshness
Rank 184 globally 30
Local Authenticity
Rank 114 globally 37

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 154 globally 81
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 81 globally 55

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 91 globally 60
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 174 globally 38
Pet Food Prices
Rank 176 globally 40
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 5 globally 95
E-Government
Rank 100 globally 74
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 72 globally 73
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 71 globally 74
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 91 globally 51
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 63 globally 76
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 64 globally 77
Border Openness
Rank 28 globally 92
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 72 globally 69
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 7 globally 88
Remote Work Legality
Rank 68 globally 66
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 72 globally 76
Remote Job Market
Rank 73 globally 70
Coworking Density
Rank 95 globally 45
Nomad Community
Rank 70 globally 53
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 95 globally 59
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 79
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 78
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 63 globally 72
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 72
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 75 globally 71
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 81
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 49 globally 82
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 18 globally 83
Residence Status Stability
Rank 39 globally 82
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 52 globally 77
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 79 globally 83
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 9 globally 95
Local Language Barrier
Rank 15 globally 98
Integration Ease
Rank 23 globally 82
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 39 globally 78
Expat Community Size
Rank 78 globally 45
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 34 globally 81
International Schools
Rank 45 globally 56
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 31 globally 81
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 66 globally 66
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 62 globally 72
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 69
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 73
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 76 globally 55
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 78 globally 66
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 74 globally 68
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 66
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Hotel Quality
Rank 59 globally 75
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 63 globally 74
Accommodation Availability
Rank 53 globally 70
Booking & Transparency
Rank 69 globally 75

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

68
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 69 globally 59
Digital Travel Services
Rank 102 globally 63
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 117 globally 67
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 38 globally 83
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 81 globally 52
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 53 globally 76
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 165 globally 53
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 83 globally 58
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 3 globally 97
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 46 globally 78
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 203 globally 38

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

47
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Hotel Cost
Rank 213 globally 48
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 213 globally 51
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 198 globally 49
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 201 globally 53
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 223 globally 30
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 121 globally 84
Off-Season Usability
Rank 76 globally 73
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 60 globally 74
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 200 globally 75
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

78
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Press Freedom
Rank 59 globally 72
Democracy Index
Rank 38 globally 80
Personal Freedom
Rank 69 globally 75
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 36 globally 82

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

77
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 71 globally 52
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 70 globally 50
Social Mobility Score
Rank 63 globally 56
Social Cohesion
Rank 63 globally 70
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Gender Equality
Rank 46 globally 73
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 59 globally 71
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 68 globally 67
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 70 globally 66
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 68 globally 67

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

51
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 92 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 77 globally 54
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 75 globally 59
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 81 globally 52
Pride Culture
Rank 86 globally 45
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Disability Support Score
Rank 66 globally 64
Public Accessibility
Rank 57 globally 64
Digital Accessibility
Rank 74 globally 63
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 59 globally 71

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

66
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 50 globally 85
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 92 globally 40
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 166 globally 28
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 196 globally 20
Foreign Population Share
Rank 82 globally 54
Population Density
Rank 215 globally 37
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 38 globally 63
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47