Country profile

Belarus: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Belarus is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 58.53 points
Global rank Rank 127 globally
Continental rank Rank 48 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 Belarus

Why is Belarus especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Belarus?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

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

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

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 Belarus 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

Belarus 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 healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Belarus

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

65
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Homicide Rate
Rank 100 globally 90
Petty Crime Index
Rank 96 globally 60
Women's Safety
Rank 103 globally 60
Organized Crime
Rank 174 globally 42
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 132 globally 74
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
59
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 185 globally 66
Political Violence
Rank 187 globally 52
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 210 globally 38
Terrorism Risk
Rank 127 globally 99

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

78
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Flood Risk
Rank 119 globally 46
Storm Risk
Rank 11 globally 95
Earthquake Risk
Rank 60 globally 84
Drought Risk
Rank 43 globally 80
Wildfire Risk
Rank 76 globally 59
Landslide Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

19
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State Surveillance
Rank 219 globally 14
Internet Censorship
Rank 215 globally 16
Internet Freedom
Rank 214 globally 22
Data Protection Laws
Rank 198 globally 26
VPN Access
Rank 215 globally 18
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 224 globally 32
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Rule of Law
Rank 201 globally 28
Property Rights Security
Rank 203 globally 25
Corruption Perception
Rank 154 globally 34
Police Effectiveness
Rank 186 globally 40
Expropriation Risk
Rank 209 globally 16
Extradition Risk
Rank 225 globally 29

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

46
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Political Stability
Rank 190 globally 41
Economic Resilience
Rank 202 globally 42
Government Efficiency
Rank 189 globally 38
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 35 globally 71
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 108 globally 62
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 111 globally 60
Medicine Access
Rank 140 globally 60
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 144 globally 53
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 157 globally 55
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 137 globally 64
Doctor Density
Rank 12 globally 84
Hospital Beds
Rank 5 globally 87
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 82 globally 95
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

77
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 87 globally 79
Noise Pollution
Rank 103 globally 55
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 72 globally 94
Sanitation
Rank 97 globally 78
Waste Management
Rank 71 globally 64
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Life Expectancy
Rank 119 globally 70
Infectious Diseases
Rank 62 globally 84
Obesity Rate
Rank 90 globally 74
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 3 globally 87
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 170 globally 46
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 15 globally 98
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 221 globally 32
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 195 globally 65
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

69
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 157 globally 78
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 39 globally 85
Social Security Burden
Rank 191 globally 50
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 140 globally 73
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 133 globally 73
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 97 globally 69
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 35 globally 80
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 207 globally 48
Capital Market Depth
Rank 117 globally 62
Business Credit Access
Rank 140 globally 56
Investor Protection
Rank 205 globally 26
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 195 globally 35
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 202 globally 52
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 94 globally 62
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 116 globally 55

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 177 globally 24
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 216 globally 41
Fintech Development
Rank 77 globally 78
ATM Availability
Rank 83 globally 80
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 98 globally 52
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 79 globally 72
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 209 globally 34

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

37
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 36 globally 59
Crypto Regulation
Rank 200 globally 23
Legal Status
Rank 186 globally 26
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 155 globally 11
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 175 globally 6

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

63
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 57 globally 84
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 183 globally 48
Days to Register a Company
Rank 48 globally 65

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

66
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 79 globally 70
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 179 globally 69
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 69
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 199 globally 45
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 147 globally 77
Central Bank Independence
Rank 206 globally 42
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 179 globally 35
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 125 globally 72
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 55 globally 58
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 55 globally 88
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 93
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 80 globally 72
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 133 globally 31
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

73
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 51 globally 88
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

69
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 63 globally 69
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 70 globally 80
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 72 globally 74
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 72
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 94 globally 66
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 130 globally 59
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 105 globally 67

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 88 globally 91
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

83
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 31 globally 80
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 8 globally 99
Car Purchase Index
Rank 115 globally 8
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 4 globally 99
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Internet Cost
Rank 3 globally 98
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 25 globally 96
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 64 globally 72

Personal Services

4 indicators

87
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Haircut Cost
Rank 89 globally 85
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 79 globally 90
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 47 globally 92
Local Services Cost
Rank 94 globally 82
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 31 globally 71
Airport Connectivity
Rank 43 globally 69
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
54
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Road Quality
Rank 81 globally 56
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 98 globally 60
Traffic Deaths
Rank 105 globally 75
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

77
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 28 globally 85
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 169 globally 15
CO2 Intensity
Rank 62 globally 57
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 206 globally 86
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Broadband Speed
Rank 76 globally 63
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 37 globally 91
Mobile Speed
Rank 82 globally 62
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

66
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Transit Coverage
Rank 24 globally 78
Transit Punctuality
Rank 42 globally 72
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 39 globally 42
Walkability Score
Rank 33 globally 68
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

55
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 90 globally 58
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 147 globally 54
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

60
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 190 globally 39
Sunshine Hours
Rank 212 globally 55
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 144 globally 60
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 204 globally 50

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

26
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 169 globally 31
Biodiversity Index
Rank 165 globally 52
Forest Cover
Rank 70 globally 58

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

60
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 48 globally 64
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 126 globally 57
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 53
Recovery Time
Rank 105 globally 69

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 49 globally 57
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 74 globally 27
Music & Nightlife
Rank 68 globally 50
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 205 globally 20
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 73 globally 70
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 157 globally 29
Restaurant Density
Rank 142 globally 36
Street Food Scene
Rank 160 globally 29
Local Market Quality
Rank 119 globally 46
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 127 globally 34
Local Freshness
Rank 98 globally 55
Local Authenticity
Rank 167 globally 27

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

57
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 29
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
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 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 134 globally 45
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 190 globally 41
E-Government
Rank 85 globally 79
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 113 globally 61
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 124 globally 43
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 115 globally 60
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 189 globally 35
Border Openness
Rank 193 globally 8
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 159 globally 42
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 189 globally 69
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 188 globally 24
Remote Work Legality
Rank 201 globally 36
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 206 globally 38
Remote Job Market
Rank 206 globally 35
Coworking Density
Rank 126 globally 37
Nomad Community
Rank 165 globally 25
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 160 globally 36
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 185 globally 39
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 182 globally 45
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 143 globally 54
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 41
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 114 globally 59
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 152 globally 52
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 182 globally 40
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 195 globally 33
Residence Status Stability
Rank 188 globally 41
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 181 globally 41
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 143 globally 32
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 132 globally 44
Local Language Barrier
Rank 142 globally 49
Integration Ease
Rank 187 globally 50
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 165 globally 51
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 160 globally 51
International Schools
Rank 172 globally 35
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 197 globally 34
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 203 globally 19
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 210 globally 20
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 216 globally 11
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 185 globally 36
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 88 globally 52
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 160 globally 45
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 136 globally 51
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 40
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Hotel Quality
Rank 79 globally 66
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 131 globally 54
Accommodation Availability
Rank 94 globally 57
Booking & Transparency
Rank 140 globally 54

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

61
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 62 globally 63
Digital Travel Services
Rank 87 globally 67
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 138 globally 61
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 155 globally 54
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 102 globally 47
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 127 globally 59
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 197 globally 43
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 110 globally 51
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 197 globally 30
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 176 globally 44
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 174 globally 48

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

84
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Hotel Cost
Rank 112 globally 80
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 113 globally 81
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 62 globally 91
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 98 globally 71
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

23
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Press Freedom
Rank 214 globally 21
Democracy Index
Rank 206 globally 21
Personal Freedom
Rank 208 globally 40
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 218 globally 8

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

83
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 49 globally 62
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 4 globally 92
Education Expenditure
Rank 85 globally 78
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 49 globally 53
Gini Index
Rank 6 globally 94
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 115 globally 38
Housing Support Score
Rank 75 globally 49
Social Mobility Score
Rank 60 globally 58
Social Cohesion
Rank 175 globally 41
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Gender Equality
Rank 162 globally 47
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 184 globally 39
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 205 globally 22
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 205 globally 20
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 202 globally 24

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

17
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 191 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 186 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 182 globally 19
Pride Culture
Rank 194 globally 13
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Disability Support Score
Rank 138 globally 42
Public Accessibility
Rank 155 globally 40
Digital Accessibility
Rank 159 globally 38
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 164 globally 40

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

52
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 168 globally 54
Secularization Score
Rank 70 globally 51
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 140 globally 62

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 208 globally 14
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 68 globally 76
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 68 globally 65
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 1 globally 100
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 24 globally 70