Country profile

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Bosnia and Herzegovina is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Communication & Digital Costs, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 63.09 points
Global rank Rank 78 globally
Continental rank Rank 43 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Why is Bosnia and Herzegovina especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

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

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

68
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Homicide Rate
Rank 65 globally 93
Petty Crime Index
Rank 106 globally 58
Women's Safety
Rank 103 globally 60
Organized Crime
Rank 171 globally 43
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 122 globally 76
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 115 globally 62
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 134 globally 86
Political Violence
Rank 137 globally 76
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 149 globally 80
Terrorism Risk
Rank 164 globally 92

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

65
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Flood Risk
Rank 159 globally 40
Storm Risk
Rank 37 globally 93
Earthquake Risk
Rank 139 globally 61
Drought Risk
Rank 47 globally 79
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 168 globally 40
Tsunami Risk
Rank 84 globally 78
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

64
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State Surveillance
Rank 116 globally 64
Internet Censorship
Rank 120 globally 67
Internet Freedom
Rank 112 globally 64
Data Protection Laws
Rank 89 globally 59
VPN Access
Rank 114 globally 73
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 129 globally 56
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Rule of Law
Rank 128 globally 49
Property Rights Security
Rank 126 globally 50
Corruption Perception
Rank 154 globally 34
Police Effectiveness
Rank 137 globally 54
Expropriation Risk
Rank 123 globally 55
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

59
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Political Stability
Rank 152 globally 53
Economic Resilience
Rank 117 globally 60
Government Efficiency
Rank 132 globally 54
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 35 globally 71
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 118 globally 67
Emergency Care
Rank 99 globally 63
Medicine Access
Rank 109 globally 65
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 102 globally 63
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 144 globally 61
Doctor Density
Rank 78 globally 64
Hospital Beds
Rank 120 globally 40
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 124 globally 89
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 92 globally 65
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 114 globally 55

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 168 globally 52
Noise Pollution
Rank 103 globally 55
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 102 globally 88
Sanitation
Rank 127 globally 63
Waste Management
Rank 74 globally 63
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 111 globally 75
Obesity Rate
Rank 90 globally 74
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 67 globally 61
Mental Health
Rank 83 globally 67
Suicide Rate
Rank 70 globally 68
Maternal Mortality
Rank 28 globally 97
Vaccination Rate
Rank 189 globally 75
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 199 globally 43
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 77 globally 82
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 85
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 21 globally 90
Social Security Burden
Rank 219 globally 39
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 169 globally 94
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 210 globally 30
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 71 globally 61
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 62 globally 69
Capital Market Depth
Rank 75 globally 69
Business Credit Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Investor Protection
Rank 119 globally 51
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 84 globally 63
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 107 globally 58
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 99 globally 59

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 127 globally 40
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 98 globally 68
ATM Availability
Rank 58 globally 84
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

35
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 126 globally 28
Crypto Regulation
Rank 129 globally 40
Legal Status
Rank 133 globally 41
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 129 globally 13
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 76 globally 80
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

79
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 16 globally 84
61
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 19 globally 75
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 106 globally 65
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 50 globally 63
Days to Register a Company
Rank 205 globally 30

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

76
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 99 globally 65
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 53 globally 75
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 117 globally 58
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 92 globally 69
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 46 globally 74
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 142 globally 68
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 109 globally 39
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 102 globally 40
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 183 globally 48
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 204 globally 48
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 105 globally 66
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 99 globally 46
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

65
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 101 globally 48
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 103 globally 60
Electricity Cost
Rank 65 globally 84
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 181 globally 69
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

53
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 118 globally 48
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 111 globally 60
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 151 globally 41
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 158 globally 47
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 147 globally 49
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 133 globally 58
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 120 globally 62

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 114 globally 83
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 133 globally 87
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 135 globally 61
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 92 globally 16
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 101 globally 93
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Internet Cost
Rank 32 globally 84
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 33 globally 89
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 40 globally 93
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 77 globally 69

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 103 globally 82
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 86 globally 88
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 101 globally 80
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35
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 39 globally 63
Airport Connectivity
Rank 96 globally 43
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 109 globally 47
Traffic Congestion
Rank 105 globally 54
Road Density
Rank 92 globally 61
Traffic Deaths
Rank 94 globally 79
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

79
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Power Outages
Rank 83 globally 90
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 56 globally 60
CO2 Intensity
Rank 82 globally 51
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 76 globally 63
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 62 globally 74
Mobile Speed
Rank 65 globally 70
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

45
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Transit Coverage
Rank 98 globally 48
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

58
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 78 globally 60
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 111 globally 59
Burnout Risk
Rank 114 globally 50
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

70
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 67 globally 84
Rainy Days
Rank 111 globally 65
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 159 globally 63

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

53
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Beach Quality
Rank 150 globally 43
Mountain Access
Rank 22 globally 76
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 167 globally 32
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 71 globally 57

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

59
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 75 globally 53
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 119 globally 59
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 53
Recovery Time
Rank 85 globally 72

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 58 globally 52
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 75 globally 48
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 126 globally 52
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 58 globally 73
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 80 globally 45
Restaurant Density
Rank 87 globally 50
Street Food Scene
Rank 86 globally 45
Local Market Quality
Rank 62 globally 59
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 78 globally 47
Local Freshness
Rank 62 globally 65
Local Authenticity
Rank 69 globally 46

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

54
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 29
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 81 globally 55

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

57
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
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 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 113 globally 52
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 122 globally 67
E-Government
Rank 94 globally 77
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 87 globally 68
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 117 globally 44
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 84 globally 70
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 107 globally 67
Border Openness
Rank 103 globally 70
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 100 globally 62
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 75 globally 93
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 115 globally 40
Remote Work Legality
Rank 164 globally 45
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 158 globally 53
Remote Job Market
Rank 94 globally 66
Coworking Density
Rank 81 globally 49
Nomad Community
Rank 99 globally 43
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 99 globally 58
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 120 globally 59
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 64
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 157 globally 51
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 106 globally 60
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 64
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 113 globally 65
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 112 globally 66
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 113 globally 64
Residence Status Stability
Rank 123 globally 60
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 111 globally 60
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 114 globally 58
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 100 globally 56
Local Language Barrier
Rank 116 globally 57
Integration Ease
Rank 138 globally 59
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 112 globally 62
Expat Community Size
Rank 178 globally 26
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 105 globally 64
International Schools
Rank 134 globally 41
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 144 globally 48
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 132 globally 42
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 132 globally 47
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 129 globally 45
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 51
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 72 globally 56
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 102 globally 59
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 116 globally 55
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 65
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 96 globally 60
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 94 globally 65
Accommodation Availability
Rank 94 globally 57
Booking & Transparency
Rank 92 globally 68

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 76 globally 58
Digital Travel Services
Rank 75 globally 70
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 92 globally 75
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 102 globally 68
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 68 globally 55
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 87 globally 68
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 95 globally 66
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 75 globally 59
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 138 globally 59
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 119 globally 63
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 113 globally 63

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

84
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Hotel Cost
Rank 101 globally 82
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 105 globally 82
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 89 globally 88
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 92 globally 88
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 80 globally 87
Off-Season Usability
Rank 76 globally 73
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 78 globally 71
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

59
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Press Freedom
Rank 118 globally 57
Democracy Index
Rank 140 globally 52
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 111 globally 62

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 71 globally 52
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 76 globally 52
Education Expenditure
Rank 144 globally 63
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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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 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 91 globally 45
Social Mobility Score
Rank 104 globally 49
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 104 globally 60
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 116 globally 56
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 132 globally 46
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 132 globally 43
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 131 globally 46

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

36
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 132 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 116 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 126 globally 39
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 114 globally 37
Pride Culture
Rank 116 globally 32
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Disability Support Score
Rank 101 globally 51
Public Accessibility
Rank 96 globally 52
Digital Accessibility
Rank 85 globally 60
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 90 globally 61

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

52
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 166 globally 57
Secularization Score
Rank 135 globally 40
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 31 globally 52
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 168 globally 54

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 205 globally 28
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 218 globally 27
Urbanization Rate
Rank 156 globally 41
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 86 globally 62
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53