Country profile

Bulgaria: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Bulgaria is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health, while Communication & Digital Costs, Conflicts & Political Security and Dining & Going Out 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, Food & Basic Goods and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 68.47 points
Global rank Rank 44 globally
Continental rank Rank 34 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 Bulgaria

Why is Bulgaria especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Bulgaria?

Communication & Digital Costs, Conflicts & Political Security 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Food & Basic Goods and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

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

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 Bulgaria 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

Bulgaria 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 healthcare and medical protection 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.

All ratings and indicators for Bulgaria

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 57 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 106 globally 58
Women's Safety
Rank 95 globally 61
Organized Crime
Rank 136 globally 48
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 114 globally 77
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 121 globally 90
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 94 globally 88
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

66
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Flood Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Storm Risk
Rank 52 globally 90
Earthquake Risk
Rank 145 globally 60
Drought Risk
Rank 84 globally 70
Wildfire Risk
Rank 125 globally 47
Landslide Risk
Rank 135 globally 47
Tsunami Risk
Rank 80 globally 79
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

76
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State Surveillance
Rank 74 globally 72
Internet Censorship
Rank 84 globally 75
Internet Freedom
Rank 76 globally 72
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 66 globally 82
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 115 globally 58
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Rule of Law
Rank 92 globally 57
Property Rights Security
Rank 92 globally 60
Corruption Perception
Rank 131 globally 40
Police Effectiveness
Rank 113 globally 60
Expropriation Risk
Rank 88 globally 63
Extradition Risk
Rank 193 globally 33

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

64
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Political Stability
Rank 117 globally 61
Economic Resilience
Rank 54 globally 68
Government Efficiency
Rank 102 globally 59
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 40 globally 70
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 63 globally 69
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 55 globally 71
Medicine Access
Rank 83 globally 70
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 54 globally 74
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 159 globally 56
Doctor Density
Rank 23 globally 81
Hospital Beds
Rank 7 globally 83
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 110 globally 92
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 111 globally 59
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 78 globally 63

Environmental Health

6 indicators

74
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 109 globally 73
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 97 globally 78
Waste Management
Rank 76 globally 61
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Life Expectancy
Rank 106 globally 74
Infectious Diseases
Rank 76 globally 82
Obesity Rate
Rank 84 globally 75
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 54 globally 66
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 28 globally 97
Vaccination Rate
Rank 72 globally 94
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 227 globally 22
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 132 globally 75
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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 185 globally 52
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 176 globally 92
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 216 globally 25
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 38 globally 78
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 34 globally 72
Capital Market Depth
Rank 39 globally 74
Business Credit Access
Rank 77 globally 69
Investor Protection
Rank 94 globally 58
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 57 globally 68
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 60 globally 70
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 72 globally 69

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 66 globally 54
Banking Stability
Rank 111 globally 76
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 80 globally 77
ATM Availability
Rank 26 globally 92
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 174 globally 37
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 195 globally 50

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

57
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 61 globally 43
Crypto Regulation
Rank 48 globally 72
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 63 globally 26
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 76 globally 80
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 36 globally 31

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

79
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 19 globally 75
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 31 globally 90
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

79
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 63 globally 75
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 121 globally 86
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 40 globally 81
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 66 globally 65
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 95
Central Bank Independence
Rank 92 globally 69
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 35 globally 78
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 109 globally 75
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 89 globally 52
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 60 globally 57
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 87
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 4 globally 99
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 65 globally 76
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 96 globally 49
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

59
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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 99 globally 73
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 189 globally 64
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

44
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 192 globally 25
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 112 globally 59
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 176 globally 30
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 170 globally 43
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 160 globally 44
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 154 globally 48
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 118 globally 64

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 119 globally 82
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 34 globally 95
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

76
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Transit Cost
Rank 146 globally 83
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 138 globally 60
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 88 globally 18
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
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 57 globally 73

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 113 globally 79
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 105 globally 82
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 90 globally 85
Local Services Cost
Rank 117 globally 75
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 25 globally 78
Airport Connectivity
Rank 55 globally 63
Port Connectivity
Rank 67 globally 32
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Road Quality
Rank 71 globally 58
Traffic Congestion
Rank 134 globally 46
Road Density
Rank 145 globally 52
Traffic Deaths
Rank 94 globally 79
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 53 globally 32

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 131 globally 25
CO2 Intensity
Rank 91 globally 48
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 210 globally 78
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Broadband Speed
Rank 27 globally 86
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 36 globally 93
Mobile Speed
Rank 47 globally 77
5G Coverage
Rank 41 globally 55

Public Transport

4 indicators

57
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Transit Coverage
Rank 46 globally 65
Transit Punctuality
Rank 56 globally 65
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 32
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

58
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 137 globally 55
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 97 globally 64
Sunshine Hours
Rank 165 globally 72
Humidity Comfort
Rank 67 globally 84
Rainy Days
Rank 67 globally 72
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 182 globally 58

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

71
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Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 66
Mountain Access
Rank 46 globally 66
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 109 globally 63
Forest Cover
Rank 91 globally 48

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

67
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 54 globally 61
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 47 globally 75
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 56 globally 58
Recovery Time
Rank 79 globally 73

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

55
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 49 globally 57
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 30 globally 48
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 88 globally 62
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 58 globally 73
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 64 globally 48
Restaurant Density
Rank 72 globally 55
Street Food Scene
Rank 68 globally 49
Local Market Quality
Rank 51 globally 61
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 68 globally 50
Local Freshness
Rank 54 globally 67
Local Authenticity
Rank 62 globally 47

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

62
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 102 globally 94
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 34
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 140 globally 12
Playground Density
Rank 65 globally 60

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 30 globally 85
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 57 globally 60
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 86 globally 60
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 82 globally 80
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 111 globally 62
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 65 globally 76
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 72 globally 57
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 44 globally 82
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 76 globally 73
Border Openness
Rank 56 globally 86
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 58 globally 74
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 92 globally 91
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 98 globally 43
Remote Work Legality
Rank 143 globally 49
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 120 globally 64
Remote Job Market
Rank 54 globally 75
Coworking Density
Rank 48 globally 63
Nomad Community
Rank 64 globally 54
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 76 globally 68
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 75 globally 74
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 72 globally 75
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 111 globally 61
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 77
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 55 globally 76
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 80 globally 75
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 58 globally 80
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 73 globally 73
Residence Status Stability
Rank 73 globally 74
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 52 globally 77
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 68 globally 91
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 115 globally 50
Local Language Barrier
Rank 120 globally 55
Integration Ease
Rank 116 globally 64
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 91 globally 66
Expat Community Size
Rank 117 globally 37
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 97 globally 65
International Schools
Rank 99 globally 46
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 124 globally 54
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 120 globally 46
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 136 globally 46
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 44
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 107 globally 58
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 132 globally 45
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 75 globally 67
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 93 globally 61
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 69
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 65 globally 70
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 60 globally 75
Accommodation Availability
Rank 60 globally 67
Booking & Transparency
Rank 66 globally 76

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

77
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 43 globally 71
Digital Travel Services
Rank 43 globally 84
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 70 globally 81
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 81 globally 72
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 50 globally 63
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 57 globally 75
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 26 globally 83
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 59 globally 65
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 70 globally 77
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 46 globally 78
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 34 globally 83

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 137 globally 76
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 138 globally 76
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 121 globally 82
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 124 globally 83
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 159 globally 73
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 50 globally 79
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 47 globally 77
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 131 globally 82
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 135 globally 52
Democracy Index
Rank 115 globally 63
Personal Freedom
Rank 75 globally 74
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 104 globally 66

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 68 globally 53
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 19 globally 80
Education Expenditure
Rank 138 globally 65
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 45
Housing Support Score
Rank 81 globally 47
Social Mobility Score
Rank 84 globally 53
Social Cohesion
Rank 93 globally 59
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Gender Equality
Rank 89 globally 63
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 107 globally 52
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 111 globally 51
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 113 globally 52

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

41
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 127 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 105 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 50
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 104 globally 41
Pride Culture
Rank 94 globally 41
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Disability Support Score
Rank 78 globally 58
Public Accessibility
Rank 72 globally 60
Digital Accessibility
Rank 56 globally 73
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 65 globally 69

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

66
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 91 globally 80
Secularization Score
Rank 39 globally 59
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 51 globally 73

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 209 globally 28
Fertility Rate
Rank 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 81 globally 72
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 86 globally 62
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 14 globally 73
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 24 globally 70