Country profile

Cape Verde: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Cape Verde is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs, while Conflicts & Political Security, Climate & Weather and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 59.36 points
Global rank Rank 116 globally
Continental rank Rank 6 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 Cape Verde

Why is Cape Verde especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Cape Verde?

Conflicts & Political Security, Climate & Weather 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Cape Verde?

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 Cape Verde 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

Cape Verde 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 safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Cape Verde

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

66
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Homicide Rate
Rank 166 globally 79
Petty Crime Index
Rank 102 globally 59
Women's Safety
Rank 103 globally 60
Organized Crime
Rank 61 globally 62
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 86 globally 83
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 57 globally 85
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

65
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Flood Risk
Rank 14 globally 89
Storm Risk
Rank 177 globally 51
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 188 globally 38
Wildfire Risk
Rank 118 globally 49
Landslide Risk
Rank 129 globally 48
Tsunami Risk
Rank 64 globally 83
Volcano Risk
Rank 196 globally 52

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

72
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State Surveillance
Rank 71 globally 73
Internet Censorship
Rank 68 globally 78
Internet Freedom
Rank 76 globally 72
Data Protection Laws
Rank 96 globally 57
VPN Access
Rank 71 globally 81
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 80 globally 66
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Rule of Law
Rank 84 globally 60
Property Rights Security
Rank 87 globally 62
Corruption Perception
Rank 64 globally 63
Police Effectiveness
Rank 80 globally 68
Expropriation Risk
Rank 78 globally 67
Extradition Risk
Rank 20 globally 54

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

64
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Political Stability
Rank 62 globally 73
Economic Resilience
Rank 93 globally 62
Government Efficiency
Rank 92 globally 62
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 137 globally 52
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 119 globally 59
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 96 globally 70
Emergency Care
Rank 114 globally 59
Medicine Access
Rank 109 globally 65
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 107 globally 62
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 63
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 113 globally 68
Doctor Density
Rank 158 globally 25
Hospital Beds
Rank 125 globally 38
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 146 globally 84
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 151 globally 45

Environmental Health

6 indicators

43
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 202 globally 17
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 109 globally 85
Sanitation
Rank 122 globally 65
Waste Management
Rank 222 globally 4
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Life Expectancy
Rank 103 globally 75
Infectious Diseases
Rank 130 globally 71
Obesity Rate
Rank 66 globally 79
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 114 globally 47
Mental Health
Rank 119 globally 62
Suicide Rate
Rank 209 globally 35
Maternal Mortality
Rank 120 globally 61
Vaccination Rate
Rank 81 globally 93
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 85 globally 70
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 28 globally 88
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 70 globally 89
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 94 globally 61
Social Security Burden
Rank 133 globally 69
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 108 globally 98
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 101 globally 68
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 146 globally 14
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 43 globally 71
Capital Market Depth
Rank 133 globally 59
Business Credit Access
Rank 145 globally 55
Investor Protection
Rank 74 globally 64
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 84 globally 63
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 35 globally 79
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 146 globally 46
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 177 globally 40

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

53
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 109 globally 42
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 121 globally 80
Fintech Development
Rank 199 globally 15
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 170 globally 38
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

33
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 134 globally 26
Crypto Regulation
Rank 123 globally 41
Legal Status
Rank 125 globally 44
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 123 globally 14
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 135 globally 57
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

78
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 81 globally 49
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 123 globally 61
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 155 globally 49
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 218 globally 14
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 11 globally 92
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 54 globally 67
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 53 globally 72
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 86
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 146 globally 27
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 169 globally 18
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 44
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 153 globally 51
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 169 globally 20
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

62
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 205 globally 33
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

71
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 77 globally 60
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 89 globally 71
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 92 globally 65
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 72
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 97 globally 64
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 74 globally 81
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 86 globally 72

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 126 globally 76
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 117 globally 75
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 149 globally 54
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 126 globally 82
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 98 globally 94
Car Purchase Index
Rank 140 globally 3
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 121 globally 91
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Internet Cost
Rank 133 globally 55
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 124 globally 77
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 152 globally 78
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 90 globally 66

Personal Services

4 indicators

77
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Haircut Cost
Rank 122 globally 75
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 108 globally 80
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 107 globally 79
Local Services Cost
Rank 120 globally 73
🏗️ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 125 globally 36
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 89 globally 53
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 106 globally 58
Traffic Deaths
Rank 66 globally 84
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 130 globally 6

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

64
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Power Outages
Rank 127 globally 82
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 187 globally 15
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 81 globally 48
CO2 Intensity
Rank 147 globally 33
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 142 globally 21
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

42
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Transit Coverage
Rank 103 globally 45
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 123 globally 50
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

56
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 64 globally 73
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 127 globally 57
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 1 globally 90
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 67 globally 84
Rainy Days
Rank 19 globally 89
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 84
Mountain Access
Rank 122 globally 38
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 108 globally 59
Biodiversity Index
Rank 194 globally 44
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 145 globally 31
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 178 globally 43
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 118 globally 38
Recovery Time
Rank 98 globally 70

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 94 globally 60
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 95 globally 68
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 157 globally 29
Restaurant Density
Rank 152 globally 32
Street Food Scene
Rank 157 globally 30
Local Market Quality
Rank 149 globally 38
Café Culture
Rank 152 globally 28
Local Freshness
Rank 150 globally 41
Local Authenticity
Rank 154 globally 29

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 114 globally 60
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 140 globally 12
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 145 globally 40
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 86 globally 60
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 55 globally 79
E-Government
Rank 155 globally 57
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 106 globally 63
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 134 globally 56
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 130 globally 41
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 143 globally 53
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 120 globally 63
Border Openness
Rank 128 globally 59
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 141 globally 49
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 16 globally 78
Remote Work Legality
Rank 143 globally 49
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 155 globally 49
Coworking Density
Rank 115 globally 40
Nomad Community
Rank 125 globally 37
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 157 globally 37
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 103 globally 64
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 102 globally 66
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 105 globally 62
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 100 globally 62
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 132 globally 54
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 70
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 103 globally 68
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 107 globally 67
Residence Status Stability
Rank 86 globally 72
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 100 globally 64
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 166 globally 24
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 164 globally 42
Integration Ease
Rank 130 globally 61
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 112 globally 62
Expat Community Size
Rank 158 globally 28
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 125 globally 60
International Schools
Rank 177 globally 34
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 98 globally 63
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 74 globally 61
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 90 globally 63
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 64
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 103 globally 59
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 153 globally 41
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 124 globally 55
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 120 globally 54
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 145 globally 54
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 126 globally 53
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 131 globally 54
Accommodation Availability
Rank 125 globally 47
Booking & Transparency
Rank 128 globally 57

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

53
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 125 globally 44
Digital Travel Services
Rank 140 globally 51
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 152 globally 57
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 141 globally 58
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 133 globally 41
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 144 globally 53
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 129 globally 61
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 121 globally 49
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 52 globally 81
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 97 globally 68
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 153 globally 53

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

87
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Hotel Cost
Rank 85 globally 87
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 83 globally 89
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 113 globally 84
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 118 globally 85
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 112 globally 85
Off-Season Usability
Rank 142 globally 65
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 149 globally 59
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

75
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Press Freedom
Rank 63 globally 70
Democracy Index
Rank 38 globally 80
Personal Freedom
Rank 77 globally 73
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 80 globally 74

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

58
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 149 globally 90
PISA Score
Rank 148 globally 28
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 160 globally 24
Education Expenditure
Rank 73 globally 83
School Life Expectancy
Rank 145 globally 65
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 149 globally 30
Social Mobility Score
Rank 152 globally 37
Social Cohesion
Rank 79 globally 63
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Gender Equality
Rank 78 globally 66
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 77 globally 65
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 74 globally 62
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 73 globally 63
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 72 globally 63

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

51
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 83 globally 45
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 81 globally 51
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 78 globally 58
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 78 globally 53
Pride Culture
Rank 75 globally 50
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Disability Support Score
Rank 107 globally 49
Public Accessibility
Rank 108 globally 50
Digital Accessibility
Rank 122 globally 48
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 127 globally 51

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

66
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 87 globally 48
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 78 globally 70
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 93 globally 46
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 103 globally 62
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 139 globally 55
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 6 globally 94
Single-Person Households
Rank 115 globally 28