Country profile

Brunei: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Brunei is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk, while Taxes & Finance, Conflicts & Political Security and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 65.34 points
Global rank Rank 63 globally
Continental rank Rank 9 in Asia

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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 Brunei

Why is Brunei especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Brunei?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Arts & Entertainment.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Brunei?

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 Brunei 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

Brunei 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 healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Brunei vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 38 points better on Society & Participation than Brunei.
  • Brunei vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 37 points better on Society & Participation than Brunei.
  • Brunei vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 42 points better on Society & Participation than Brunei.
  • Brunei vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 48 points better on Society & Participation than Brunei.
  • Brunei vs. United States
    United States performs about 31 points better on Society & Participation than Brunei.

All ratings and indicators for Brunei

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

84
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Homicide Rate
Rank 17 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 19 globally 82
Women's Safety
Rank 41 globally 74
Organized Crime
Rank 42 globally 66
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 16 globally 93
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

72
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Flood Risk
Rank 80 globally 54
Storm Risk
Rank 108 globally 75
Earthquake Risk
Rank 40 globally 88
Drought Risk
Rank 5 globally 91
Wildfire Risk
Rank 80 globally 57
Landslide Risk
Rank 159 globally 43
Tsunami Risk
Rank 113 globally 62
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

34
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State Surveillance
Rank 195 globally 30
Internet Censorship
Rank 198 globally 28
Internet Freedom
Rank 178 globally 40
Data Protection Laws
Rank 173 globally 32
VPN Access
Rank 201 globally 30
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 96 globally 62
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Rule of Law
Rank 89 globally 58
Property Rights Security
Rank 90 globally 61
Corruption Perception
Rank 56 globally 65
Police Effectiveness
Rank 57 globally 72
Expropriation Risk
Rank 88 globally 63
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

73
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 11 globally 81
Government Efficiency
Rank 84 globally 64
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 44 globally 69
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

73
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 68 globally 68
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 36 globally 82
Emergency Care
Rank 57 globally 70
Medicine Access
Rank 46 globally 76
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 70 globally 70
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 73
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 12 globally 91
Doctor Density
Rank 109 globally 52
Hospital Beds
Rank 61 globally 54
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 129 globally 51
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 78 globally 63

Environmental Health

6 indicators

79
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 31 globally 94
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 160 globally 17
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 17 globally 98
Waste Management
Rank 86 globally 51
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Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 73
Infectious Diseases
Rank 69 globally 83
Obesity Rate
Rank 199 globally 54
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 102 globally 51
Mental Health
Rank 56 globally 70
Suicide Rate
Rank 26 globally 90
Maternal Mortality
Rank 115 globally 63
Vaccination Rate
Rank 1 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 38 globally 81
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 61 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

96
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 48 globally 86
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 14 globally 90
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 92 globally 38
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 22 globally 75
Capital Market Depth
Rank 30 globally 76
Business Credit Access
Rank 70 globally 70
Investor Protection
Rank 98 globally 57
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 129 globally 51
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 19 globally 82
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 103 globally 59
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 123 globally 54

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

64
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 79 globally 49
Banking Stability
Rank 3 globally 88
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 54 globally 86
Fintech Development
Rank 184 globally 28
ATM Availability
Rank 46 globally 87
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

36
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 166 globally 21
Crypto Regulation
Rank 104 globally 44
Legal Status
Rank 138 globally 39
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 164 globally 10
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

49
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 57 globally 54
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 93 globally 70
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 8 globally 75
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

81
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 11 globally 90
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 1 globally 99
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 48 globally 68
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 226 globally 29
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 70 globally 69
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 14 globally 96
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 33 globally 80
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 2 globally 98
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 114 globally 76
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 209 globally 46
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 3 globally 98
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 100 globally 43
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

66
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 148 globally 36
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 141 globally 51
Electricity Cost
Rank 38 globally 91
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

76
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 66 globally 66
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 89 globally 71
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 61 globally 77
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 72 globally 77
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 71 globally 83
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 56 globally 84

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

60
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 74 globally 94
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 216 globally 10
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 208 globally 18
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

85
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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 14 globally 89
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 34 globally 60
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 104 globally 81
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 109 globally 88
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 113 globally 63

Personal Services

4 indicators

69
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Haircut Cost
Rank 143 globally 67
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 146 globally 68
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 103 globally 81
Local Services Cost
Rank 150 globally 59
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33
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 96 globally 43
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
64
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Road Quality
Rank 40 globally 76
Traffic Congestion
Rank 139 globally 45
Road Density
Rank 90 globally 62
Traffic Deaths
Rank 10 globally 93
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 60 globally 26

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

71
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 226 globally 1
CO2 Intensity
Rank 226 globally 4
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 53 globally 75
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 95 globally 53
Mobile Speed
Rank 47 globally 77
5G Coverage
Rank 41 globally 55

Public Transport

4 indicators

42
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
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 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 76 globally 63
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 33 globally 60

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

66
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 145 globally 56
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 213 globally 41
Rainy Days
Rank 218 globally 44
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 9 globally 98

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

71
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Beach Quality
Rank 105 globally 61
Mountain Access
Rank 151 globally 25
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Forest Cover
Rank 15 globally 96

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

63
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 81 globally 50
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 4 globally 92
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 129 globally 35
Recovery Time
Rank 92 globally 71

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

27
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 174 globally 28
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 168 globally 35
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 209 globally 51
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 116 globally 37
Restaurant Density
Rank 125 globally 42
Street Food Scene
Rank 114 globally 39
Local Market Quality
Rank 119 globally 46
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 123 globally 37
Local Freshness
Rank 117 globally 50
Local Authenticity
Rank 118 globally 36

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

54
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 75
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 55 globally 72
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 81 globally 55

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

44
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 161 globally 42
Pet Food Prices
Rank 144 globally 50
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 163 globally 35
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 135 globally 64
E-Government
Rank 103 globally 73
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 81 globally 69
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 106 globally 63
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 66 globally 59
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 81 globally 71
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 93 globally 70
Border Openness
Rank 93 globally 74
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 79 globally 67
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 194 globally 68
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 110 globally 41
Remote Work Legality
Rank 19 globally 81
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 61 globally 79
Remote Job Market
Rank 78 globally 69
Coworking Density
Rank 110 globally 42
Nomad Community
Rank 102 globally 42
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 35 globally 82
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 66
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 62
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 54 globally 74
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 115 globally 58
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 104 globally 61
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 112 globally 66
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 122 globally 61
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 126 globally 58
Residence Status Stability
Rank 135 globally 57
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 137 globally 53
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 79 globally 83
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

67
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 48 globally 70
Local Language Barrier
Rank 34 globally 75
Integration Ease
Rank 74 globally 71
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 128 globally 58
Expat Community Size
Rank 33 globally 63
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 111 globally 62
International Schools
Rank 42 globally 57
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 144 globally 48
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 164 globally 30
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 153 globally 40
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 164 globally 32
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 90 globally 64
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 59 globally 59
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 84 globally 64
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 83 globally 65
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 66
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Hotel Quality
Rank 82 globally 65
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 94 globally 65
Accommodation Availability
Rank 115 globally 50
Booking & Transparency
Rank 94 globally 67

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

65
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 103 globally 51
Digital Travel Services
Rank 77 globally 69
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 109 globally 69
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 99 globally 69
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 133 globally 41
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 104 globally 64
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 33 globally 81
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 132 globally 47
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 85 globally 72
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 97 globally 68
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 11 globally 89

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

86
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Hotel Cost
Rank 92 globally 84
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 91 globally 85
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 81 globally 89
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 80 globally 87
Off-Season Usability
Rank 76 globally 73
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

35
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Press Freedom
Rank 169 globally 38
Democracy Index
Rank 188 globally 28
Personal Freedom
Rank 180 globally 48
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 176 globally 27

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

66
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 71 globally 52
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 135 globally 32
Education Expenditure
Rank 107 globally 73
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 88
Housing Support Score
Rank 53 globally 56
Social Mobility Score
Rank 52 globally 60
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 146 globally 51
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 129 globally 52
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 160 globally 35
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 180 globally 27
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 160 globally 35

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

5
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 216 globally 1
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 209 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 213 globally 6
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 216 globally 4
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 90 globally 55
Public Accessibility
Rank 120 globally 47
Digital Accessibility
Rank 118 globally 50
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 115 globally 55

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

19
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 202 globally 23
Secularization Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 192 globally 20
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 204 globally 19

Demography

10 indicators

62
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Median Age
Rank 117 globally 60
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 97 globally 44
Net Migration Rate
Rank 50 globally 60
Urbanization Rate
Rank 68 globally 76
Foreign Population Share
Rank 21 globally 92
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 216 globally 27
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 210 globally 83
Single-Person Households
Rank 125 globally 23