Country profile

Brazil: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Brazil is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Costs, while Electricity & Energy, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Roads & Traffic Infrastructure, Safety & Crime and Legal Protection & Property.

Overall rating 62.88 points
Global rank Rank 80 globally
Continental rank Rank 4 in South 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 Brazil

Why is Brazil especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Brazil?

Electricity & Energy, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Roads & Traffic Infrastructure, Safety & Crime and Legal Protection & Property.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Brazil?

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 Brazil 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

Brazil 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses need to be weighed against different priorities; safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Brazil

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

43
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Homicide Rate
Rank 208 globally 60
Petty Crime Index
Rank 208 globally 32
Women's Safety
Rank 181 globally 42
Organized Crime
Rank 196 globally 36
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 202 globally 42
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 202 globally 26
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 194 globally 56
Political Violence
Rank 196 globally 44
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 153 globally 79
Terrorism Risk
Rank 168 globally 91

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

57
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Flood Risk
Rank 205 globally 29
Storm Risk
Rank 135 globally 69
Earthquake Risk
Rank 78 globally 79
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 181 globally 28
Landslide Risk
Rank 182 globally 36
Tsunami Risk
Rank 110 globally 65
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

67
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State Surveillance
Rank 112 globally 65
Internet Censorship
Rank 117 globally 68
Internet Freedom
Rank 112 globally 64
Data Protection Laws
Rank 60 globally 76
VPN Access
Rank 105 globally 74
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 201 globally 44
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Rule of Law
Rank 139 globally 47
Property Rights Security
Rank 126 globally 50
Corruption Perception
Rank 142 globally 38
Police Effectiveness
Rank 175 globally 44
Expropriation Risk
Rank 137 globally 51
Extradition Risk
Rank 133 globally 43

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

55
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Political Stability
Rank 167 globally 49
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 139 globally 52
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 97 globally 60
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

63
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 111 globally 61
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 96 globally 70
Emergency Care
Rank 124 globally 57
Medicine Access
Rank 109 globally 65
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 133 globally 56
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 67
Doctor Density
Rank 85 globally 60
Hospital Beds
Rank 103 globally 42
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 136 globally 48
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 122 globally 53

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 70 globally 84
Noise Pollution
Rank 205 globally 35
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 92 globally 90
Sanitation
Rank 131 globally 61
Waste Management
Rank 71 globally 64
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Life Expectancy
Rank 106 globally 74
Infectious Diseases
Rank 152 globally 65
Obesity Rate
Rank 156 globally 63
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 127 globally 43
Mental Health
Rank 135 globally 60
Suicide Rate
Rank 92 globally 62
Maternal Mortality
Rank 141 globally 52
Vaccination Rate
Rank 121 globally 88
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 107 globally 63
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 120 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 97 globally 86
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 94 globally 61
Social Security Burden
Rank 206 globally 46
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 177 globally 91
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 229 globally 1
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 78 globally 56
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 71 globally 68
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 100 globally 60
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 82 globally 66

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

68
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 92 globally 46
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 76 globally 84
Fintech Development
Rank 72 globally 81
ATM Availability
Rank 18 globally 95
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

66
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 7 globally 85
Crypto Regulation
Rank 54 globally 66
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 25 globally 47
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 146 globally 53
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 26 globally 35

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

74
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 87 globally 73
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 152 globally 45

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

67
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 106 globally 62
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 153 globally 78
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 192 globally 35
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 159 globally 51
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 119 globally 83
Central Bank Independence
Rank 89 globally 70
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 30 globally 80
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 70
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 95 globally 48
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 88 globally 44
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 72
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 23 globally 89
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 85 globally 70
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 126 globally 33
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

63
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 119 globally 42
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 116 globally 55
Electricity Cost
Rank 100 globally 72
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 136 globally 94
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

61
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 74 globally 62
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 157 globally 40
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 117 globally 57
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 66 globally 80
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 66 globally 74
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 121 globally 63
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

79
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 102 globally 87
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 117 globally 75
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 135 globally 80
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

72
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Transit Cost
Rank 133 globally 87
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 124 globally 62
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 169 globally 79
Car Purchase Index
Rank 98 globally 13
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 163 globally 88
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 146 globally 86
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 20 globally 79

Personal Services

4 indicators

82
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Haircut Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 141 globally 70
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 95 globally 84
Local Services Cost
Rank 73 globally 87
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51
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Logistics Performance
Rank 45 globally 57
Rail Network Density
Rank 70 globally 34
Airport Connectivity
Rank 64 globally 59
Port Connectivity
Rank 23 globally 55
38
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Road Quality
Rank 173 globally 33
Traffic Congestion
Rank 205 globally 32
Road Density
Rank 134 globally 54
Traffic Deaths
Rank 170 globally 51
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 75 globally 19

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

89
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Power Outages
Rank 127 globally 82
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 28 globally 85
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 23 globally 84
CO2 Intensity
Rank 15 globally 90
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 199 globally 94
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Broadband Speed
Rank 76 globally 63
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 83 globally 60
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 64 globally 40

Public Transport

4 indicators

48
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Transit Coverage
Rank 67 globally 58
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 65 globally 60
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

67
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 76 globally 63
Burnout Risk
Rank 114 globally 50
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

75
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 58 globally 70
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 164 globally 87
Seasonal Variation
Rank 98 globally 85

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

79
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 1 globally 100
Forest Cover
Rank 32 globally 79

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

73
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 45 globally 67
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 7 globally 89
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 55
Recovery Time
Rank 37 globally 81

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

57
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 13 globally 71
Music & Nightlife
Rank 28 globally 65
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 88 globally 62
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 1 globally 100
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 21 globally 71
Restaurant Density
Rank 23 globally 77
Street Food Scene
Rank 22 globally 67
Local Market Quality
Rank 29 globally 68
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 29 globally 65
Local Freshness
Rank 39 globally 71
Local Authenticity
Rank 23 globally 62

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

49
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 71 globally 38
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 34 globally 80
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 142 globally 50
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 55 globally 62
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 127 globally 65
E-Government
Rank 82 globally 80
Visa Processing Time
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 156 globally 51
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 62
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 63 globally 60
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 109 globally 62
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Border Openness
Rank 109 globally 68
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 81 globally 66
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 92 globally 91
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 25 globally 73
Remote Work Legality
Rank 198 globally 37
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 178 globally 49
Remote Job Market
Rank 94 globally 66
Coworking Density
Rank 30 globally 75
Nomad Community
Rank 32 globally 69
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 90 globally 61
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 164 globally 49
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 56
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 114 globally 59
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 69
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 95 globally 71
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 30 globally 79
Residence Status Stability
Rank 141 globally 56
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 97 globally 65
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 74 globally 86
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

54
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 122 globally 47
Local Language Barrier
Rank 124 globally 54
Integration Ease
Rank 108 globally 66
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 104 globally 63
Expat Community Size
Rank 128 globally 35
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 105 globally 64
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 69 globally 71
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 78 globally 59
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 68 globally 69
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 91 globally 58
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 126 globally 54
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 197 globally 29
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 102 globally 59
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 133 globally 52
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 64
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 84 globally 64
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Accommodation Availability
Rank 63 globally 66
Booking & Transparency
Rank 98 globally 66

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

69
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 81 globally 57
Digital Travel Services
Rank 69 globally 71
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 74 globally 79
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 102 globally 68
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 32 globally 70
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 69 globally 71
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 9 globally 88
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 24 globally 82
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 39 globally 86
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 22 globally 84
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 9 globally 91

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

83
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Hotel Cost
Rank 92 globally 84
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 91 globally 85
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 135 globally 80
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 124 globally 83
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 103 globally 80
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 45 globally 80
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

67
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Press Freedom
Rank 118 globally 57
Democracy Index
Rank 78 globally 71
Personal Freedom
Rank 90 globally 69
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 106 globally 65

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 138 globally 94
PISA Score
Rank 123 globally 37
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 84 globally 50
Education Expenditure
Rank 37 globally 97
School Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 80
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 75
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 97 globally 44
Social Mobility Score
Rank 122 globally 44
Social Cohesion
Rank 104 globally 56
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Gender Equality
Rank 123 globally 56
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 129 globally 52
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 74 globally 62
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 64 globally 68
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 72 globally 63

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

75
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 39 globally 93
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 60 globally 66
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 62 globally 68
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 56 globally 73
Pride Culture
Rank 27 globally 80
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Disability Support Score
Rank 85 globally 56
Public Accessibility
Rank 103 globally 51
Digital Accessibility
Rank 78 globally 62
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 93 globally 60

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

68
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 69 globally 83
Secularization Score
Rank 78 globally 50
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 51 globally 73

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 139 globally 34
Net Migration Rate
Rank 89 globally 50
Urbanization Rate
Rank 40 globally 86
Foreign Population Share
Rank 182 globally 28
Population Density
Rank 41 globally 73
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 103 globally 33