Country profile

Benin: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Benin is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection more closely, because the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Environmental Health.

Overall rating 49.07 points
Global rank Rank 184 globally
Continental rank Rank 27 in Africa

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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 Benin

Why is Benin especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Benin?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Environmental Health.

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

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 Benin 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

Benin 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Benin

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

64
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Homicide Rate
Rank 62 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 157 globally 45
Women's Safety
Rank 159 globally 48
Organized Crime
Rank 149 globally 46
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 180 globally 59
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 189 globally 62
Political Violence
Rank 189 globally 51
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 159 globally 78
Terrorism Risk
Rank 211 globally 46

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

72
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Flood Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Storm Risk
Rank 37 globally 93
Earthquake Risk
Rank 11 globally 93
Drought Risk
Rank 39 globally 81
Wildfire Risk
Rank 223 globally 18
Landslide Risk
Rank 46 globally 70
Tsunami Risk
Rank 64 globally 83
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

54
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State Surveillance
Rank 140 globally 56
Internet Censorship
Rank 143 globally 58
Internet Freedom
Rank 143 globally 55
Data Protection Laws
Rank 150 globally 39
VPN Access
Rank 140 globally 63
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 141 globally 54
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Rule of Law
Rank 141 globally 46
Property Rights Security
Rank 155 globally 44
Corruption Perception
Rank 115 globally 45
Police Effectiveness
Rank 157 globally 49
Expropriation Risk
Rank 145 globally 49
Extradition Risk
Rank 13 globally 56

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

49
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Political Stability
Rank 175 globally 47
Economic Resilience
Rank 93 globally 62
Government Efficiency
Rank 155 globally 48
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 187 globally 34
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 201 globally 35
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 199 globally 40
Emergency Care
Rank 201 globally 33
Medicine Access
Rank 196 globally 40
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 193 globally 37
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 43
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 174 globally 47
Doctor Density
Rank 194 globally 8
Hospital Beds
Rank 215 globally 9
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 212 globally 41
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 193 globally 29

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 167 globally 42
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 221 globally 25
Sanitation
Rank 214 globally 19
Waste Management
Rank 153 globally 25
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Life Expectancy
Rank 221 globally 31
Infectious Diseases
Rank 209 globally 33
Obesity Rate
Rank 42 globally 85
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 211 globally 14
Mental Health
Rank 195 globally 50
Suicide Rate
Rank 180 globally 45
Maternal Mortality
Rank 222 globally 13
Vaccination Rate
Rank 221 globally 56
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 99 globally 66
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 130 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 55 globally 91
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 154 globally 63
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 171 globally 52
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 152 globally 12
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 182 globally 50
Business Credit Access
Rank 167 globally 49
Investor Protection
Rank 137 globally 47
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 135 globally 50
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 149 globally 45
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 153 globally 45

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

54
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 159 globally 28
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 143 globally 77
Fintech Development
Rank 148 globally 44
ATM Availability
Rank 210 globally 21
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

30
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 126 globally 28
Crypto Regulation
Rank 141 globally 35
Legal Status
Rank 141 globally 38
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 114 globally 15
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 143 globally 54
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

65
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 111 globally 50
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 181 globally 41
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 191 globally 30
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 1 globally 100
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 110 globally 60
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 11 globally 92
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 127 globally 57
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 181 globally 66
Central Bank Independence
Rank 114 globally 66
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 90 globally 65
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 190 globally 45
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 198 globally 11
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 190 globally 11
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 96
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 178 globally 38
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 188 globally 13
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

81
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 19 globally 69
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 35 globally 78
Electricity Cost
Rank 73 globally 81
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 63 globally 69
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 63 globally 81
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 51 globally 83
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 89 globally 67
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 47 globally 90
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 43 globally 87

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 47 globally 98
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 8 globally 99
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 96 globally 89
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 43 globally 75

Personal Services

4 indicators

94
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Haircut Cost
Rank 33 globally 91
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 23 globally 98
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 19 globally 95
Local Services Cost
Rank 36 globally 92
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 192 globally 15
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
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Road Quality
Rank 184 globally 29
Traffic Congestion
Rank 110 globally 52
Road Density
Rank 161 globally 50
Traffic Deaths
Rank 202 globally 34
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 180 globally 52
Electrification Rate
Rank 202 globally 30
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 162 globally 18
CO2 Intensity
Rank 139 globally 34
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 200 globally 1
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

28
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Transit Coverage
Rank 179 globally 25
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 192 globally 38
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 168 globally 48
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 41 globally 72
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 89 globally 88

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

54
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 193 globally 10
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 84 globally 68
Forest Cover
Rank 124 globally 35

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 187 globally 17
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 130 globally 56
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 177 globally 24
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 139 globally 45
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 144 globally 31
Restaurant Density
Rank 157 globally 30
Street Food Scene
Rank 125 globally 36
Local Market Quality
Rank 138 globally 41
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 178 globally 20
Local Freshness
Rank 144 globally 43
Local Authenticity
Rank 133 globally 32

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 13 globally 99
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 209 globally 26
Child Safety Score
Rank 199 globally 32
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
Playground Density
Rank 202 globally 20

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 59 globally 70
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 186 globally 20
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 163 globally 35
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 161 globally 58
E-Government
Rank 187 globally 42
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 159 globally 50
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 186 globally 39
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 160 globally 32
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 192 globally 36
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 169 globally 48
Border Openness
Rank 165 globally 44
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 170 globally 36
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 164 globally 32
Remote Work Legality
Rank 109 globally 56
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 151 globally 55
Remote Job Market
Rank 173 globally 44
Coworking Density
Rank 161 globally 29
Nomad Community
Rank 172 globally 22
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 189 globally 28
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 160 globally 50
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 53
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 143 globally 54
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 145 globally 51
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 182 globally 38
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 141 globally 57
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 162 globally 49
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 152 globally 52
Residence Status Stability
Rank 148 globally 54
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 164 globally 47
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 161 globally 25
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 183 globally 29
Local Language Barrier
Rank 184 globally 36
Integration Ease
Rank 172 globally 54
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 165 globally 51
Expat Community Size
Rank 143 globally 31
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 164 globally 50
International Schools
Rank 177 globally 34
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 159 globally 44
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 144 globally 37
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 153 globally 40
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 39
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 45
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 147 globally 42
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 162 globally 44
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 176 globally 39
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 166 globally 49
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Hotel Quality
Rank 200 globally 28
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 174 globally 40
Accommodation Availability
Rank 186 globally 31
Booking & Transparency
Rank 169 globally 43

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

41
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 189 globally 29
Digital Travel Services
Rank 175 globally 42
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 49
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 184 globally 44
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 180 globally 31
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 188 globally 40
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 170 globally 38
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 167 globally 47
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 173 globally 45
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 109 globally 64

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
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Hotel Cost
Rank 27 globally 95
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 182 globally 58
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 189 globally 51
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 121 globally 55
Democracy Index
Rank 153 globally 44
Personal Freedom
Rank 140 globally 60
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 134 globally 55

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 217 globally 50
PISA Score
Rank 199 globally 6
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 188 globally 15
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 186 globally 55
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Social Mobility Score
Rank 210 globally 15
Social Cohesion
Rank 175 globally 41
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Gender Equality
Rank 156 globally 48
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 148 globally 48
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 135 globally 44
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 140 globally 41
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 142 globally 41

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

34
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 105 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 129 globally 35
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 143 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 120 globally 36
Pride Culture
Rank 139 globally 24
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Disability Support Score
Rank 191 globally 24
Public Accessibility
Rank 176 globally 33
Digital Accessibility
Rank 176 globally 32
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 181 globally 34

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 119 globally 75
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 8 globally 60
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 113 globally 67

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 12 globally 93
Fertility Rate
Rank 203 globally 29
Population Growth
Rank 13 globally 76
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 158 globally 40
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14