Country profile

Cambodia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Cambodia is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Vacation Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Arts & Entertainment and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 55.14 points
Global rank Rank 152 globally
Continental rank Rank 32 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 Cambodia

Why is Cambodia especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Cambodia?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Arts & Entertainment and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Cambodia 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

Cambodia 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Cambodia

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

63
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Homicide Rate
Rank 83 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 153 globally 46
Women's Safety
Rank 152 globally 50
Organized Crime
Rank 207 globally 33
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 153 globally 68
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 176 globally 73
Political Violence
Rank 169 globally 66
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 145 globally 81
Terrorism Risk
Rank 138 globally 98

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

59
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Flood Risk
Rank 226 globally 18
Storm Risk
Rank 80 globally 82
Earthquake Risk
Rank 33 globally 89
Drought Risk
Rank 131 globally 61
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 147 globally 45
Tsunami Risk
Rank 94 globally 71
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

36
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State Surveillance
Rank 191 globally 32
Internet Censorship
Rank 194 globally 32
Internet Freedom
Rank 187 globally 38
Data Protection Laws
Rank 154 globally 38
VPN Access
Rank 190 globally 40
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 194 globally 46
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Rule of Law
Rank 186 globally 36
Property Rights Security
Rank 178 globally 38
Corruption Perception
Rank 210 globally 20
Police Effectiveness
Rank 172 globally 45
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 136 globally 42

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

50
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Political Stability
Rank 152 globally 53
Economic Resilience
Rank 93 globally 62
Government Efficiency
Rank 182 globally 42
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 191 globally 32
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

44
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 162 globally 49
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 190 globally 46
Emergency Care
Rank 170 globally 43
Medicine Access
Rank 184 globally 46
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 170 globally 45
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 136 globally 62
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 213 globally 24
Doctor Density
Rank 194 globally 8
Hospital Beds
Rank 195 globally 15
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 172 globally 77
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 152 globally 57
Noise Pollution
Rank 176 globally 40
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 203 globally 38
Sanitation
Rank 137 globally 57
Waste Management
Rank 144 globally 29
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Life Expectancy
Rank 158 globally 59
Infectious Diseases
Rank 166 globally 58
Obesity Rate
Rank 5 globally 94
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 147 globally 37
Mental Health
Rank 142 globally 59
Suicide Rate
Rank 60 globally 72
Maternal Mortality
Rank 173 globally 38
Vaccination Rate
Rank 178 globally 80
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 116 globally 61
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 22 globally 89
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 27 globally 94
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 22 globally 96
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 135 globally 70
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 97 globally 69
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 114 globally 25
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 117 globally 62
Business Credit Access
Rank 133 globally 57
Investor Protection
Rank 188 globally 33
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 175 globally 39
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 27 globally 80
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 177 globally 40
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 139 globally 49

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 43 globally 82
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 121 globally 80
Fintech Development
Rank 144 globally 46
ATM Availability
Rank 104 globally 77
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

46
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 26 globally 69
Crypto Regulation
Rank 96 globally 46
Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 48
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 77 globally 22
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 125 globally 60
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 85 globally 14

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

58
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 16 globally 84
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 193 globally 33
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 183 globally 48
Days to Register a Company
Rank 221 globally 12

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

71
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 167 globally 42
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 58 globally 74
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 90
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 52
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 160 globally 72
Central Bank Independence
Rank 161 globally 59
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 32 globally 79
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 79
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 178 globally 15
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 184 globally 14
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 2 globally 99
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 194 globally 58
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 191 globally 31
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

75
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 65 globally 57
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 21 globally 79
Electricity Cost
Rank 94 globally 74
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

90
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 36 globally 79
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 41 globally 86
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 26 globally 92
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 9 globally 95
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 23 globally 86
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 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
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 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

81
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 53 globally 74
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 20 globally 88
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 6 globally 99
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 10 globally 83

Personal Services

4 indicators

95
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 17 globally 99
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 8 globally 97
Local Services Cost
Rank 27 globally 93
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
42
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Road Quality
Rank 117 globally 45
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 129 globally 55
Traffic Deaths
Rank 157 globally 56
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 148 globally 72
Electrification Rate
Rank 169 globally 83
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 156 globally 25
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 101 globally 46
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 165 globally 10
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

33
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Transit Coverage
Rank 152 globally 30
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

53
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 226 globally 24
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 117 globally 60
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 168 globally 48
Burnout Risk
Rank 192 globally 35
Public Holidays
Rank 1 globally 100

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

68
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 138 globally 57
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 100 globally 83

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

64
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Beach Quality
Rank 99 globally 63
Mountain Access
Rank 168 globally 20
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 71 globally 57

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

49
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 134 globally 33
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 76 globally 68
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 143 globally 32
Recovery Time
Rank 166 globally 60

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 203 globally 52
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 80 globally 45
Restaurant Density
Rank 87 globally 50
Street Food Scene
Rank 63 globally 50
Local Market Quality
Rank 74 globally 56
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 108 globally 40
Local Freshness
Rank 75 globally 61
Local Authenticity
Rank 72 globally 45

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

43
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 162 globally 48
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 165 globally 30

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 156 globally 35
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 11 globally 78
Pet Food Prices
Rank 3 globally 75
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 186 globally 20
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 147 globally 40
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 93 globally 74
E-Government
Rank 149 globally 59
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 159 globally 50
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 167 globally 45
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 142 globally 38
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 182 globally 41
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 142 globally 57
Border Openness
Rank 147 globally 50
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 141 globally 49
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 6 globally 97
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 131 globally 38
Remote Work Legality
Rank 88 globally 60
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 189 globally 46
Remote Job Market
Rank 149 globally 51
Coworking Density
Rank 74 globally 51
Nomad Community
Rank 95 globally 44
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 160 globally 36
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 143 globally 54
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 175 globally 47
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 50
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 169 globally 43
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 185 globally 46
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 140 globally 54
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 149 globally 53
Residence Status Stability
Rank 146 globally 55
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 141 globally 52
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 202 globally 14
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 168 globally 41
Integration Ease
Rank 155 globally 57
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 176 globally 49
Expat Community Size
Rank 178 globally 26
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 178 globally 47
International Schools
Rank 155 globally 38
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 105 globally 61
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 126 globally 43
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 104 globally 59
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 112 globally 52
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 48
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 177 globally 36
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 145 globally 50
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 155 globally 46
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 142 globally 55
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 158 globally 43
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 152 globally 47
Accommodation Availability
Rank 138 globally 44
Booking & Transparency
Rank 157 globally 48

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 150 globally 39
Digital Travel Services
Rank 140 globally 51
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 132 globally 63
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 164 globally 51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 126 globally 43
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 150 globally 51
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 72 globally 71
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 121 globally 49
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 118 globally 64
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 123 globally 60
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 62 globally 75

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 9 globally 97
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 16 globally 97
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 149 globally 59
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

31
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Press Freedom
Rank 206 globally 23
Democracy Index
Rank 192 globally 27
Personal Freedom
Rank 165 globally 52
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 203 globally 14

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

41
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 164 globally 87
PISA Score
Rank 178 globally 14
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 180 globally 18
Education Expenditure
Rank 222 globally 30
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 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 156 globally 28
Social Mobility Score
Rank 156 globally 36
Social Cohesion
Rank 157 globally 46
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Gender Equality
Rank 168 globally 46
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 172 globally 41
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 152 globally 38
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 123 globally 46
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 131 globally 46

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

35
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 105 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 145 globally 30
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 113 globally 43
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 139 globally 30
Pride Culture
Rank 124 globally 28
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Disability Support Score
Rank 177 globally 29
Public Accessibility
Rank 171 globally 35
Digital Accessibility
Rank 162 globally 37
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 169 globally 39

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

54
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 139 globally 70
Secularization Score
Rank 139 globally 39
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 192 globally 20
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 151 globally 61

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 73 globally 73
Fertility Rate
Rank 42 globally 95
Population Growth
Rank 88 globally 48
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 209 globally 12
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 38 globally 63
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 201 globally 9