Country profile

Chile: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Chile 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 Conflicts & Political Security, Season & Travel Comfort and Education & Knowledge stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Natural Hazards, Bitcoin & Crypto and Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 67.89 points
Global rank Rank 48 globally
Continental rank Rank 2 in South America

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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 Chile

Why is Chile 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 Chile?

Conflicts & Political Security, Season & Travel Comfort and Education & Knowledge show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Natural Hazards, Bitcoin & Crypto and Food & Basic Goods.

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

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 Chile 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

Chile 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; climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Chile

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

65
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Homicide Rate
Rank 160 globally 81
Petty Crime Index
Rank 124 globally 53
Women's Safety
Rank 95 globally 61
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 111 globally 78
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 115 globally 62
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 203 globally 54

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 176 globally 37
Storm Risk
Rank 139 globally 68
Earthquake Risk
Rank 227 globally 12
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 201 globally 30
Tsunami Risk
Rank 219 globally 16
Volcano Risk
Rank 219 globally 22

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 54 globally 77
Internet Censorship
Rank 58 globally 81
Internet Freedom
Rank 66 globally 75
Data Protection Laws
Rank 63 globally 75
VPN Access
Rank 58 globally 84
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 80 globally 66
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Rule of Law
Rank 60 globally 70
Property Rights Security
Rank 59 globally 70
Corruption Perception
Rank 56 globally 65
Police Effectiveness
Rank 72 globally 69
Expropriation Risk
Rank 51 globally 73
Extradition Risk
Rank 133 globally 43

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 96 globally 67
Economic Resilience
Rank 58 globally 67
Government Efficiency
Rank 63 globally 72
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 78 globally 63
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 54 globally 71
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 96 globally 70
Emergency Care
Rank 62 globally 69
Medicine Access
Rank 78 globally 71
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 54 globally 73
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 15 globally 79
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 168 globally 51
Doctor Density
Rank 52 globally 73
Hospital Beds
Rank 136 globally 34
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 136 globally 48
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 100 globally 58

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 144 globally 59
Noise Pollution
Rank 118 globally 53
UV Radiation
Rank 65 globally 49
Tap Water Safety
Rank 43 globally 98
Sanitation
Rank 34 globally 96
Waste Management
Rank 44 globally 75
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Life Expectancy
Rank 44 globally 90
Infectious Diseases
Rank 82 globally 81
Obesity Rate
Rank 207 globally 50
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 71 globally 60
Mental Health
Rank 114 globally 63
Suicide Rate
Rank 92 globally 62
Maternal Mortality
Rank 48 globally 87
Vaccination Rate
Rank 93 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 192 globally 46
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 84 globally 80
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 69
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 153 globally 64
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 177 globally 40
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 225 globally 16
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 222 globally 26
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 197 globally 70
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 186 globally 48
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 78 globally 56
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 34 globally 72
Capital Market Depth
Rank 59 globally 71
Business Credit Access
Rank 70 globally 70
Investor Protection
Rank 51 globally 71
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 31 globally 74
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 85 globally 73
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 74 globally 67
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 69 globally 70

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 59 globally 56
Banking Stability
Rank 146 globally 71
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 72 globally 81
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 181 globally 35
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

43
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 61 globally 43
Crypto Regulation
Rank 66 globally 58
Legal Status
Rank 61 globally 61
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 53 globally 28
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 224 globally 20
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 35 globally 32

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 122 globally 65
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 160 globally 33
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 57 globally 84
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 170 globally 40

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 71 globally 72
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 160 globally 76
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 66 globally 72
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 29 globally 72
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 51 globally 77
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 116 globally 61
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 115 globally 74
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 71 globally 60
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 51 globally 61
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 165 globally 57
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 93
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 50 globally 81
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 87 globally 51
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

53
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 135 globally 39
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 131 globally 52
Electricity Cost
Rank 149 globally 58
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 199 globally 57
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 105 globally 51
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 155 globally 41
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 184 globally 25
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 135 globally 57
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 129 globally 55
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 143 globally 53
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 196 globally 34

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 123 globally 64
Burger Menu Price
Rank 124 globally 77
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 117 globally 75
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 135 globally 80
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 154 globally 53
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 163 globally 81
Car Purchase Index
Rank 73 globally 26
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 74 globally 70
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 49 globally 84
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 54 globally 92
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 77 globally 69

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 129 globally 72
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 112 globally 77
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 103 globally 81
Local Services Cost
Rank 129 globally 68
🏗️ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 41 globally 61
Rail Network Density
Rank 70 globally 34
Airport Connectivity
Rank 32 globally 73
Port Connectivity
Rank 39 globally 42
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Road Quality
Rank 54 globally 65
Traffic Congestion
Rank 190 globally 35
Road Density
Rank 185 globally 46
Traffic Deaths
Rank 127 globally 69
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 62 globally 23

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 31 globally 80
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 86 globally 45
CO2 Intensity
Rank 68 globally 56
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 62 globally 72
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 87 globally 59
Mobile Speed
Rank 74 globally 65
5G Coverage
Rank 67 globally 35

Public Transport

4 indicators

57
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Transit Coverage
Rank 41 globally 68
Transit Punctuality
Rank 50 globally 68
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 42 globally 65
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 41 globally 66
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 171 globally 48
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 58 globally 75
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 159 globally 63

Outdoor & Lifestyle

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Beach Quality
Rank 133 globally 49
Mountain Access
Rank 16 globally 81
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 83 globally 72
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 127 globally 33

Leisure & Recreation

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 54 globally 61
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 74 globally 69
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 51 globally 60
Recovery Time
Rank 113 globally 68

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 58 globally 52
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 47 globally 38
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 39 globally 75
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 29 globally 79
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 49 globally 52
Restaurant Density
Rank 47 globally 63
Street Food Scene
Rank 52 globally 53
Local Market Quality
Rank 46 globally 62
Café Culture
Rank 43 globally 59
Local Freshness
Rank 54 globally 67
Local Authenticity
Rank 48 globally 50

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 164 globally 78
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 66 globally 46
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 65 globally 70
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 59 globally 65

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 47 globally 75
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 139 globally 52
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 47 globally 65
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 39 globally 83
E-Government
Rank 66 globally 83
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 77 globally 70
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 47 globally 79
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 40 globally 72
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 67 globally 74
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 64 globally 77
Border Openness
Rank 78 globally 79
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 45 globally 78
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 106 globally 89
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 82 globally 45
Remote Work Legality
Rank 75 globally 63
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 66 globally 72
Coworking Density
Rank 53 globally 62
Nomad Community
Rank 56 globally 57
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 74 globally 69
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 49 globally 80
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 48 globally 79
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 76 globally 70
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 76
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 49 globally 77
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 42 globally 82
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 40 globally 85
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 38 globally 77
Residence Status Stability
Rank 55 globally 78
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 42 globally 81
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 71 globally 89
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 134 globally 43
Local Language Barrier
Rank 120 globally 55
Integration Ease
Rank 79 globally 70
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 63 globally 72
Expat Community Size
Rank 75 globally 46
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 64 globally 71
International Schools
Rank 73 globally 50
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 63 globally 73
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 52 globally 74
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 50 globally 75
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 72
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 68 globally 71
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 82 globally 54
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 58 globally 71
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 70 globally 69
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 68 globally 73
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 45 globally 79
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 60 globally 75
Accommodation Availability
Rank 56 globally 69
Booking & Transparency
Rank 64 globally 77

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 50 globally 69
Digital Travel Services
Rank 62 globally 76
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 70 globally 81
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 65 globally 76
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 45 globally 64
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 57 globally 75
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 39 globally 80
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 47 globally 69
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 98 globally 69
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 72 globally 73
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 35 globally 82

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 107 globally 81
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 100 globally 83
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 143 globally 78
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 144 globally 78
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 62 globally 86
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 25 globally 93
Off-Season Usability
Rank 45 globally 80
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 57 globally 75
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 72 globally 69
Democracy Index
Rank 31 globally 82
Personal Freedom
Rank 66 globally 76
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 64 globally 78

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 58 globally 59
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 6 globally 90
Education Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 90
School Life Expectancy
Rank 20 globally 85
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 60 globally 50
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 45
Housing Support Score
Rank 61 globally 53
Social Mobility Score
Rank 52 globally 60
Social Cohesion
Rank 59 globally 71
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Gender Equality
Rank 65 globally 70
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 67 globally 69
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 54 globally 75
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 54 globally 75
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 55 globally 74

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

79
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 31 globally 94
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 52 globally 74
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 57 globally 73
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 48 globally 78
Pride Culture
Rank 52 globally 72
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Disability Support Score
Rank 63 globally 65
Public Accessibility
Rank 49 globally 67
Digital Accessibility
Rank 62 globally 70
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 50 globally 74

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

70
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 50 globally 85
Secularization Score
Rank 41 globally 58
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 144 globally 50
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 50 globally 60
Urbanization Rate
Rank 40 globally 86
Foreign Population Share
Rank 93 globally 51
Population Density
Rank 41 globally 73
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42