Country profile

British Virgin Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

British Virgin Islands is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Finance & Taxes and Relocation & Residency, while Taxes & Finance, Conflicts & Political Security and Entrepreneurship & Business stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Communication & Digital Costs and Dining & Going Out.

Overall rating 62.92 points
Global rank Rank 79 globally
Continental rank Rank 16 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 British Virgin Islands

Why is British Virgin Islands especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Finance & Taxes and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for British Virgin Islands?

Taxes & Finance, Conflicts & Political Security and Entrepreneurship & Business show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Communication & Digital Costs and Dining & Going Out.

How important is taxes, capital, banking and business formation for British Virgin Islands?

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 British Virgin Islands 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

British Virgin Islands 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for British Virgin Islands

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 174 globally 77
Petty Crime Index
Rank 57 globally 70
Women's Safety
Rank 55 globally 70
Organized Crime
Rank 42 globally 66
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 16 globally 94
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

46
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Flood Risk
Rank 60 globally 58
Storm Risk
Rank 221 globally 14
Earthquake Risk
Rank 167 globally 46
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 114 globally 52
Tsunami Risk
Rank 192 globally 34
Volcano Risk
Rank 138 globally 90

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 22 globally 82
Internet Censorship
Rank 26 globally 86
Internet Freedom
Rank 33 globally 80
Data Protection Laws
Rank 69 globally 74
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 25 globally 75
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Rule of Law
Rank 28 globally 78
Property Rights Security
Rank 30 globally 76
Corruption Perception
Rank 26 globally 74
Police Effectiveness
Rank 30 globally 77
Expropriation Risk
Rank 29 globally 77
Extradition Risk
Rank 146 globally 40

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

75
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Political Stability
Rank 35 globally 77
Economic Resilience
Rank 33 globally 74
Government Efficiency
Rank 28 globally 80
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 68 globally 65
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

67
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 72 globally 75
Emergency Care
Rank 95 globally 64
Medicine Access
Rank 71 globally 72
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 63 globally 71
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 67 globally 82
Doctor Density
Rank 141 globally 35
Hospital Beds
Rank 155 globally 28
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 205 globally 26
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 16 globally 96
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 66 globally 88
Waste Management
Rank 71 globally 64
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Life Expectancy
Rank 85 globally 78
Infectious Diseases
Rank 43 globally 86
Obesity Rate
Rank 108 globally 72
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 121 globally 45
Mental Health
Rank 65 globally 69
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 94 globally 72
Vaccination Rate
Rank 148 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 128 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 177 globally 69
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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 39 globally 88
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 7 globally 92
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 28 globally 74
Capital Market Depth
Rank 27 globally 77
Business Credit Access
Rank 34 globally 76
Investor Protection
Rank 30 globally 75
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 79 globally 64
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 50 globally 77
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 24 globally 79
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 40 globally 76

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

74
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 59 globally 56
Banking Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 83 globally 80
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 2 globally 71
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

47
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 133 globally 27
Crypto Regulation
Rank 66 globally 58
Legal Status
Rank 58 globally 62
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 86 globally 20
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 79 globally 15

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

51
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 99 globally 60
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 15 globally 93
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 8 globally 75
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

80
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 74 globally 71
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 13 globally 90
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 29 globally 72
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 122 globally 82
Central Bank Independence
Rank 101 globally 68
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 122 globally 60
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 97
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 37 globally 76
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 42 globally 70
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 78
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 33 globally 87
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 32 globally 80
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

46
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 176 globally 29
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 216 globally 31
Electricity Cost
Rank 206 globally 30
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

26
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 211 globally 15
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 183 globally 25
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 184 globally 25
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 182 globally 38
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 188 globally 35
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 186 globally 28
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 213 globally 16

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 207 globally 27
Burger Menu Price
Rank 212 globally 30
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 218 globally 20
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 205 globally 36
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 215 globally 26
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 214 globally 17
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 223 globally 6
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

69
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 103 globally 66
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 37 globally 54
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 224 globally 1
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 218 globally 25
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 224 globally 33
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 224 globally 45
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 220 globally 29

Personal Services

4 indicators

34
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Haircut Cost
Rank 215 globally 31
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 213 globally 36
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 211 globally 38
Local Services Cost
Rank 216 globally 29
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
57
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

56
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Power Outages
Rank 97 globally 87
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 221 globally 6
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 206 globally 9
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 96 globally 55
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 81 globally 62
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 111 globally 12

Public Transport

4 indicators

33
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Transit Coverage
Rank 179 globally 25
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 33 globally 68
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 11 globally 83
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 123 globally 64
Rainy Days
Rank 83 globally 69
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

51
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Beach Quality
Rank 4 globally 94
Mountain Access
Rank 151 globally 25
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 162 globally 35
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 136 globally 32

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

50
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 125 globally 36
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 137 globally 54
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 120 globally 37
Recovery Time
Rank 58 globally 76

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

36
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 70 globally 45
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 147 globally 60
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 173 globally 25
Restaurant Density
Rank 151 globally 33
Street Food Scene
Rank 186 globally 23
Local Market Quality
Rank 212 globally 21
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 148 globally 29
Local Freshness
Rank 213 globally 22
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

52
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 197 globally 61
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 65 globally 70
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 65 globally 60

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 91 globally 60
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 182 globally 35
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 68 globally 55
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 79 globally 76
E-Government
Rank 69 globally 82
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 33 globally 81
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 47 globally 79
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 103 globally 47
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 71 globally 73
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 62 globally 84
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 86 globally 65
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 146 globally 86
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 12 globally 84
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 13 globally 92
Remote Job Market
Rank 54 globally 75
Coworking Density
Rank 161 globally 29
Nomad Community
Rank 86 globally 46
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 35 globally 82
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 81
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 80
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 16 globally 86
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 78
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 49 globally 77
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 83
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 63 globally 79
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 35 globally 78
Residence Status Stability
Rank 43 globally 81
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 58 globally 76
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

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 9 globally 95
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 11 globally 87
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 27 globally 84
Expat Community Size
Rank 24 globally 67
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 25 globally 85
International Schools
Rank 33 globally 62
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 26 globally 82
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 57 globally 71
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 50 globally 75
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 71
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 39 globally 79
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 59 globally 59
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 81 globally 65
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 56 globally 72
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 75 globally 71
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 47 globally 78
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 69 globally 72
Accommodation Availability
Rank 53 globally 70
Booking & Transparency
Rank 66 globally 76

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

69
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 131 globally 43
Digital Travel Services
Rank 97 globally 64
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 56 globally 85
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 30 globally 85
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 53 globally 76
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 120 globally 62
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 116 globally 50
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 8 globally 95
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 158 globally 52

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

42
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Hotel Cost
Rank 224 globally 38
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 223 globally 42
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 215 globally 40
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 218 globally 43
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 214 globally 48
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 192 globally 79
Off-Season Usability
Rank 109 globally 69
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 85 globally 69
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 217 globally 71
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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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 64 globally 78

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

68
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 82 globally 48
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 84 globally 50
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 63
Housing Support Score
Rank 85 globally 46
Social Mobility Score
Rank 63 globally 56
Social Cohesion
Rank 48 globally 73
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Gender Equality
Rank 33 globally 77
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 33 globally 77
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 58 globally 72
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 56 globally 74
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 55 globally 74

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

60
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 80 globally 48
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 67 globally 62
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 59 globally 70
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 61 globally 68
Pride Culture
Rank 77 globally 49
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Disability Support Score
Rank 71 globally 61
Public Accessibility
Rank 65 globally 63
Digital Accessibility
Rank 62 globally 70
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 56 globally 73

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

66
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

64
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Median Age
Rank 144 globally 50
Fertility Rate
Rank 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 55 globally 56
Net Migration Rate
Rank 7 globally 83
Urbanization Rate
Rank 160 globally 39
Foreign Population Share
Rank 13 globally 96
Population Density
Rank 157 globally 50
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 4 globally 95
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42