Country profile

Burundi: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Burundi is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Personal Services, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 42.09 points
Global rank Rank 214 globally
Continental rank Rank 48 in Africa

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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 Burundi

Why is Burundi especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Burundi?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Burundi 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

Burundi 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Burundi

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

58
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Homicide Rate
Rank 152 globally 82
Petty Crime Index
Rank 182 globally 39
Women's Safety
Rank 181 globally 42
Organized Crime
Rank 163 globally 44
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 198 globally 49
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 168 globally 75
Political Violence
Rank 190 globally 50
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 174 globally 75
Terrorism Risk
Rank 197 globally 66

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

69
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Flood Risk
Rank 53 globally 61
Storm Risk
Rank 2 globally 96
Earthquake Risk
Rank 129 globally 63
Drought Risk
Rank 91 globally 68
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 208 globally 28
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

39
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State Surveillance
Rank 179 globally 41
Internet Censorship
Rank 174 globally 44
Internet Freedom
Rank 187 globally 38
Data Protection Laws
Rank 208 globally 22
VPN Access
Rank 178 globally 50
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 189 globally 47
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Rule of Law
Rank 206 globally 25
Property Rights Security
Rank 198 globally 30
Corruption Perception
Rank 213 globally 18
Police Effectiveness
Rank 198 globally 32
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 200 globally 33
Economic Resilience
Rank 209 globally 28
Government Efficiency
Rank 207 globally 31
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 179 globally 38
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 205 globally 33
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 190 globally 46
Emergency Care
Rank 203 globally 32
Medicine Access
Rank 194 globally 41
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 206 globally 32
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 204 globally 37
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 110 globally 69
Doctor Density
Rank 220 globally 3
Hospital Beds
Rank 193 globally 16
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 208 globally 45
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 3 globally 88
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 210 globally 18

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 178 globally 45
Noise Pollution
Rank 187 globally 38
UV Radiation
Rank 157 globally 21
Tap Water Safety
Rank 189 globally 48
Sanitation
Rank 215 globally 18
Waste Management
Rank 171 globally 20
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Life Expectancy
Rank 210 globally 39
Infectious Diseases
Rank 196 globally 39
Obesity Rate
Rank 5 globally 94
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 182 globally 23
Mental Health
Rank 216 globally 42
Suicide Rate
Rank 200 globally 39
Maternal Mortality
Rank 216 globally 18
Vaccination Rate
Rank 136 globally 87
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 66 globally 75
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 31 globally 88
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 36 globally 93
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 28 globally 91
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 148 globally 58
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 152 globally 12
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 218 globally 38
Capital Market Depth
Rank 222 globally 28
Business Credit Access
Rank 214 globally 33
Investor Protection
Rank 202 globally 27
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 205 globally 32
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 219 globally 36
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 218 globally 25
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 212 globally 26

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

46
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 205 globally 19
Banking Stability
Rank 156 globally 69
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 199 globally 67
Fintech Development
Rank 216 globally 5
ATM Availability
Rank 223 globally 10
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

27
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 194 globally 15
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 181 globally 27
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 177 globally 8
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

54
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 199 globally 31
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 175 globally 50
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 228 globally 5
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 209 globally 26
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 153 globally 49
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 214 globally 38
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 153 globally 74
Central Bank Independence
Rank 206 globally 42
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 215 globally 14
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 211 globally 24
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 220 globally 5
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 226 globally 4
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 4 globally 98
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 155 globally 69
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 211 globally 19
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 227 globally 3
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

82
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 3 globally 81
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 4 globally 92
Electricity Cost
Rank 160 globally 52
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

93
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 10 globally 93
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 26 globally 90
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 13 globally 96
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 28 globally 88
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 6 globally 92
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 22 globally 96
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 12 globally 95

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 5 globally 96
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 31 globally 96
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 4 globally 99
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Internet Cost
Rank 224 globally 1
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 140 globally 82
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 90 globally 66

Personal Services

4 indicators

97
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Haircut Cost
Rank 7 globally 94
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 1 globally 100
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 14 globally 96
Local Services Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 212 globally 10
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 212 globally 20
Traffic Congestion
Rank 63 globally 62
Road Density
Rank 92 globally 61
Traffic Deaths
Rank 218 globally 21
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 219 globally 1

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

38
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Power Outages
Rank 222 globally 1
Electrification Rate
Rank 223 globally 10
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 16 globally 90
CO2 Intensity
Rank 55 globally 58
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

24
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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 203 globally 40
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 205 globally 35
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

41
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 117 globally 60
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 214 globally 38
Burnout Risk
Rank 204 globally 32
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

75
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 41 globally 72
Sunshine Hours
Rank 165 globally 72
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 134 globally 61
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 80 globally 90

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

31
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 184 globally 25
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

26
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 213 globally 11
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 213 globally 31
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 220 globally 14
Recovery Time
Rank 213 globally 51

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 220 globally 8
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 200 globally 22
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 205 globally 20
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 219 globally 16
Restaurant Density
Rank 199 globally 20
Street Food Scene
Rank 204 globally 19
Local Market Quality
Rank 195 globally 26
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 211 globally 13
Local Freshness
Rank 188 globally 29
Local Authenticity
Rank 220 globally 14

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

28
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 213 globally 19
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 221 globally 14
Child Safety Score
Rank 216 globally 25
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 220 globally 4
Playground Density
Rank 216 globally 15

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 216 globally 10
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 11 globally 78
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 219 globally 10
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 197 globally 35
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 210 globally 20
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 203 globally 33
E-Government
Rank 216 globally 30
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 203 globally 36
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 209 globally 28
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 217 globally 13
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 217 globally 28
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 206 globally 18
Border Openness
Rank 204 globally 1
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 214 globally 11
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 202 globally 19
Remote Work Legality
Rank 212 globally 31
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 181 globally 48
Remote Job Market
Rank 219 globally 23
Coworking Density
Rank 211 globally 15
Nomad Community
Rank 217 globally 10
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 223 globally 11
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 26
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 204 globally 32
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 194 globally 43
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 30
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 207 globally 26
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 197 globally 43
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 207 globally 24
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 200 globally 32
Residence Status Stability
Rank 205 globally 32
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 205 globally 27
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 194 globally 15
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

29
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 212 globally 16
Local Language Barrier
Rank 211 globally 27
Integration Ease
Rank 212 globally 42
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 209 globally 38
Expat Community Size
Rank 202 globally 22
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 207 globally 38
International Schools
Rank 211 globally 24
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 209 globally 28
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 203 globally 19
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 201 globally 25
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 201 globally 22
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 28
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 204 globally 25
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 211 globally 24
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 207 globally 24
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 31
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Hotel Quality
Rank 217 globally 23
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 215 globally 25
Accommodation Availability
Rank 222 globally 20
Booking & Transparency
Rank 214 globally 27

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 219 globally 17
Digital Travel Services
Rank 218 globally 29
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 216 globally 31
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 214 globally 27
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 225 globally 18
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 217 globally 26
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 214 globally 34
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 216 globally 26
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 223 globally 15
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 224 globally 19
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 198 globally 39

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

95
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Hotel Cost
Rank 9 globally 97
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 11 globally 98
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 18 globally 94
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 16 globally 94
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 151 globally 82
Off-Season Usability
Rank 215 globally 50
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 214 globally 45
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 183 globally 32
Democracy Index
Rank 222 globally 17
Personal Freedom
Rank 208 globally 40
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 209 globally 12

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 196 globally 72
PISA Score
Rank 207 globally 2
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 220 globally 5
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 186 globally 55
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 218 globally 10
Gini Index
Rank 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 218 globally 10
Social Mobility Score
Rank 215 globally 14
Social Cohesion
Rank 208 globally 29
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Gender Equality
Rank 168 globally 46
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 195 globally 35
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 204 globally 23
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 196 globally 23
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 198 globally 25

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

14
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 203 globally 14
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 203 globally 13
Pride Culture
Rank 200 globally 10
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Disability Support Score
Rank 214 globally 14
Public Accessibility
Rank 212 globally 20
Digital Accessibility
Rank 216 globally 16
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 208 globally 25

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

52
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 156 globally 64
Secularization Score
Rank 158 globally 35
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 158 globally 59

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 5 globally 95
Fertility Rate
Rank 215 globally 21
Population Growth
Rank 6 globally 80
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 225 globally 0
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 200 globally 42
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 223 globally 5