Country profile

Bermuda: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Bermuda 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 Language & Integration stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 65.35 points
Global rank Rank 62 globally
Continental rank Rank 9 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 Bermuda

Why is Bermuda 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 Bermuda?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Food & Basic Goods.

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

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 Bermuda 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

Bermuda 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Bermuda

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

71
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Homicide Rate
Rank 158 globally 81
Petty Crime Index
Rank 54 globally 71
Women's Safety
Rank 46 globally 73
Organized Crime
Rank 30 globally 68
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 23 globally 91
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 17 globally 90
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 16 globally 94
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

68
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Flood Risk
Rank 60 globally 58
Storm Risk
Rank 193 globally 30
Earthquake Risk
Rank 67 globally 82
Drought Risk
Rank 91 globally 68
Wildfire Risk
Rank 12 globally 91
Landslide Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Tsunami Risk
Rank 90 globally 73
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

82
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State Surveillance
Rank 22 globally 82
Internet Censorship
Rank 26 globally 86
Internet Freedom
Rank 28 globally 81
Data Protection Laws
Rank 58 globally 77
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 29 globally 74
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Rule of Law
Rank 25 globally 80
Property Rights Security
Rank 27 globally 78
Corruption Perception
Rank 26 globally 74
Police Effectiveness
Rank 25 globally 79
Expropriation Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Extradition Risk
Rank 157 globally 39

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

78
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Political Stability
Rank 23 globally 81
Economic Resilience
Rank 26 globally 76
Government Efficiency
Rank 25 globally 82
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 35 globally 71
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 46 globally 72
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 50 globally 79
Emergency Care
Rank 45 globally 73
Medicine Access
Rank 41 globally 77
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 34 globally 78
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 109 globally 66
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 67 globally 82
Doctor Density
Rank 85 globally 60
Hospital Beds
Rank 93 globally 44
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 227 globally 9
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 25 globally 78

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 28 globally 95
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 9 globally 99
Waste Management
Rank 37 globally 79
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Life Expectancy
Rank 27 globally 93
Infectious Diseases
Rank 43 globally 86
Obesity Rate
Rank 182 globally 58
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 46 globally 69
Mental Health
Rank 12 globally 77
Suicide Rate
Rank 72 globally 67
Maternal Mortality
Rank 71 globally 77
Vaccination Rate
Rank 108 globally 89
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 119 globally 61
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 117 globally 77
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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 90 globally 79
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
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 4 globally 94
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 28 globally 74
Capital Market Depth
Rank 15 globally 80
Business Credit Access
Rank 34 globally 76
Investor Protection
Rank 35 globally 74
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 116 globally 57
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 4 globally 84
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 32 globally 78

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

73
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 31 globally 68
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 38 globally 88
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 41 globally 89
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 10 globally 62
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

55
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 96 globally 34
Crypto Regulation
Rank 8 globally 82
Legal Status
Rank 53 globally 67
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 70 globally 24
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 75 globally 17

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

34
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 223 globally 17
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 3 globally 78
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

85
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 8 globally 96
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 36 globally 82
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 90
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 37 globally 71
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 122 globally 82
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 70 globally 69
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 97
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 4 globally 96
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 29 globally 77
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 75 globally 84
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 7 globally 96
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 3 globally 96
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

26
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 212 globally 18
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 225 globally 19
Electricity Cost
Rank 229 globally 2
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 173 globally 73
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 226 globally 44

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 221 globally 8
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 213 globally 8
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 220 globally 9
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 208 globally 21
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 216 globally 18
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 210 globally 14
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 227 globally 4

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 229 globally 3
Burger Menu Price
Rank 229 globally 1
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 222 globally 14
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 216 globally 10
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 215 globally 19
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 223 globally 1
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 225 globally 1
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 227 globally 1

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

59
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Transit Cost
Rank 199 globally 53
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 203 globally 34
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 216 globally 52
Car Purchase Index
Rank 4 globally 90
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 141 globally 91
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 204 globally 63
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Internet Cost
Rank 224 globally 1
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 228 globally 15
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 229 globally 27
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 227 globally 44
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 229 globally 14

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 229 globally 3
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 226 globally 13
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 229 globally 17
Local Services Cost
Rank 228 globally 7
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 69 globally 56
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 53 globally 66
Traffic Congestion
Rank 167 globally 40
Road Density
Rank 4 globally 89
Traffic Deaths
Rank 40 globally 88
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 53 globally 32

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

57
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Power Outages
Rank 71 globally 93
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 221 globally 6
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 216 globally 6
CO2 Intensity
Rank 220 globally 14
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 47 globally 76
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 47 globally 77
5G Coverage
Rank 40 globally 58

Public Transport

4 indicators

59
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 42 globally 72
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 43 globally 35
Walkability Score
Rank 42 globally 65
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 23 globally 70
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

75
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 58 globally 70
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 134 globally 61
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 118 globally 75

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

33
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Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 87
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 212 globally 8
Biodiversity Index
Rank 205 globally 40
Forest Cover
Rank 148 globally 25

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

56
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 66 globally 56
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 170 globally 46
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 72 globally 51
Recovery Time
Rank 58 globally 76

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

42
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 58 globally 52
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 39 globally 75
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 131 globally 34
Restaurant Density
Rank 103 globally 47
Street Food Scene
Rank 151 globally 31
Local Market Quality
Rank 181 globally 29
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 90 globally 44
Local Freshness
Rank 180 globally 31
Local Authenticity
Rank 154 globally 29

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

47
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 223 globally 0
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 52 globally 75
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 48 globally 70

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 47 globally 75
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 227 globally 15
Pet Food Prices
Rank 225 globally 20
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 47 globally 65
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 55 globally 79
E-Government
Rank 32 globally 88
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 27 globally 84
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 36 globally 82
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 54 globally 62
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 47 globally 81
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 17 globally 84
Border Openness
Rank 24 globally 94
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 43 globally 79
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 204 globally 58
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 67 globally 47
Remote Work Legality
Rank 8 globally 86
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 10 globally 93
Remote Job Market
Rank 26 globally 85
Coworking Density
Rank 117 globally 39
Nomad Community
Rank 64 globally 54
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 9 globally 95
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 84
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 34 globally 83
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 12 globally 88
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 81
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 42 globally 80
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 71 globally 78
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 40 globally 85
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 18 globally 83
Residence Status Stability
Rank 34 globally 84
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 42 globally 81
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

88
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 6 globally 97
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 6 globally 89
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 23 globally 86
Expat Community Size
Rank 18 globally 71
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 22 globally 87
International Schools
Rank 11 globally 76
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 19 globally 83
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 52 globally 74
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 42 globally 78
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 73
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 82
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 34 globally 67
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 41 globally 76
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 29 globally 81
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 37 globally 78
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Hotel Quality
Rank 47 globally 78
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 37 globally 85
Accommodation Availability
Rank 63 globally 66
Booking & Transparency
Rank 31 globally 87

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

82
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 58 globally 65
Digital Travel Services
Rank 49 globally 81
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 32 globally 90
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 18 globally 91
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 81 globally 52
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 31 globally 84
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 167 globally 52
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 71 globally 61
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 11 globally 94
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 33 globally 81
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 203 globally 38

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 228 globally 22
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 228 globally 26
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 229 globally 0
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 228 globally 13
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 218 globally 42
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 70 globally 74
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 42 globally 78
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 221 globally 69
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

82
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Press Freedom
Rank 47 globally 73
Democracy Index
Rank 22 globally 83
Personal Freedom
Rank 16 globally 85
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 36 globally 82

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

66
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 55 globally 60
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 54 globally 50
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 43 globally 70
Housing Support Score
Rank 57 globally 54
Social Mobility Score
Rank 49 globally 62
Social Cohesion
Rank 36 globally 76
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Gender Equality
Rank 27 globally 78
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 27 globally 79
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 49 globally 77
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 51 globally 76
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 47 globally 76

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

67
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 73 globally 61
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 56 globally 69
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 59 globally 70
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 57 globally 72
Pride Culture
Rank 60 globally 65
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Disability Support Score
Rank 48 globally 69
Public Accessibility
Rank 33 globally 74
Digital Accessibility
Rank 36 globally 78
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 42 globally 76

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

69
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 34 globally 87
Secularization Score
Rank 65 globally 52
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 50 globally 74

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 209 globally 28
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 197 globally 18
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 31 globally 86
Population Density
Rank 220 globally 30
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60