Country profile

China: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

China is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Season & Travel Comfort stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Privacy & Surveillance, Bitcoin & Crypto and Society & Freedom.

Overall rating 59.13 points
Global rank Rank 119 globally
Continental rank Rank 23 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 China

Why is China 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 China?

Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Season & Travel Comfort show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Privacy & Surveillance, Bitcoin & Crypto and Society & Freedom.

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

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 China 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

China 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; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • China vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 43 points better on Relocation & Residency than China.
  • China vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 41 points better on Relocation & Residency than China.
  • China vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 44 points better on Society & Participation than China.
  • China vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 50 points better on Society & Participation than China.
  • China vs. United States
    United States performs about 38 points better on Relocation & Residency than China.

All ratings and indicators for China

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

74
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Homicide Rate
Rank 18 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 63 globally 69
Women's Safety
Rank 51 globally 71
Organized Crime
Rank 163 globally 44
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 138 globally 73
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 110 globally 75
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 184 globally 68
Political Violence
Rank 183 globally 55
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 203 globally 47
Terrorism Risk
Rank 176 globally 87

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

40
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Flood Risk
Rank 227 globally 17
Storm Risk
Rank 181 globally 48
Earthquake Risk
Rank 175 globally 41
Drought Risk
Rank 158 globally 54
Wildfire Risk
Rank 90 globally 54
Landslide Risk
Rank 213 globally 26
Tsunami Risk
Rank 197 globally 28
Volcano Risk
Rank 191 globally 59

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

11
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State Surveillance
Rank 226 globally 8
Internet Censorship
Rank 228 globally 4
Internet Freedom
Rank 227 globally 8
Data Protection Laws
Rank 190 globally 28
VPN Access
Rank 226 globally 5
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 225 globally 30
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Rule of Law
Rank 186 globally 36
Property Rights Security
Rank 195 globally 32
Corruption Perception
Rank 122 globally 42
Police Effectiveness
Rank 146 globally 50
Expropriation Risk
Rank 183 globally 31
Extradition Risk
Rank 228 globally 27

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

59
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Political Stability
Rank 152 globally 53
Economic Resilience
Rank 50 globally 69
Government Efficiency
Rank 139 globally 52
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 97 globally 60
โค๏ธ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

65
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 63 globally 69
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 133 globally 64
Emergency Care
Rank 99 globally 63
Medicine Access
Rank 133 globally 61
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 129 globally 57
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 63
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 149 globally 60
Doctor Density
Rank 58 globally 70
Hospital Beds
Rank 23 globally 70
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 64 globally 69
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 114 globally 55

Environmental Health

6 indicators

61
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 193 globally 34
Noise Pollution
Rank 217 globally 28
UV Radiation
Rank 54 globally 54
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 109 globally 73
Waste Management
Rank 39 globally 78
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 51 globally 85
Obesity Rate
Rank 24 globally 89
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 49 globally 68
Mental Health
Rank 83 globally 67
Suicide Rate
Rank 92 globally 62
Maternal Mortality
Rank 66 globally 78
Vaccination Rate
Rank 42 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 117 globally 61
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 37 globally 86
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

55
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 186 globally 67
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 27
Social Security Burden
Rank 218 globally 40
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 88 globally 59
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
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 167 globally 53
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 5 globally 95
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 49 globally 72
Business Credit Access
Rank 115 globally 60
Investor Protection
Rank 183 globally 34
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 157 globally 43
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 22 globally 81
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 77 globally 66
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 72 globally 69

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 155 globally 30
Banking Stability
Rank 111 globally 76
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 63 globally 88
ATM Availability
Rank 46 globally 87
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 133 globally 47
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 193 globally 56

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

16
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 180 globally 18
Crypto Regulation
Rank 227 globally 12
Legal Status
Rank 224 globally 11
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 209 globally 5
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 157 globally 50
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 214 globally 3

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

23
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 186 globally 15
Transaction Costs
Rank 154 globally 60
Affordability
Rank 226 globally 11
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 220 globally 18
57
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 13 globally 94
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 100 globally 58
Days to Register a Company
Rank 170 globally 40

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

71
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 92 globally 66
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 41 globally 97
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 118 globally 58
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 178 globally 48
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 207 globally 50
Central Bank Independence
Rank 173 globally 57
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 17 globally 88
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 70 globally 83
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 92 globally 51
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 72 globally 48
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 80
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 23 globally 89
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 143 globally 56
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 117 globally 36
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

61
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 174 globally 30
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 141 globally 51
Electricity Cost
Rank 45 globally 90
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 161 globally 85
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

63
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 171 globally 28
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 155 globally 41
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 61 globally 77
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 28 globally 88
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 124 globally 57
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 80 globally 77
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 80 globally 74

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

88
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 77 globally 93
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 117 globally 75
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 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

77
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Transit Cost
Rank 100 globally 92
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 59 globally 73
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 134 globally 87
Car Purchase Index
Rank 93 globally 15
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 141 globally 91
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 15 globally 94
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 13 globally 98
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 64 globally 72

Personal Services

4 indicators

82
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Haircut Cost
Rank 111 globally 80
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 102 globally 83
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 113 globally 76
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
71
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Logistics Performance
Rank 45 globally 57
Rail Network Density
Rank 45 globally 59
Airport Connectivity
Rank 15 globally 84
Port Connectivity
Rank 1 globally 100
59
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Road Quality
Rank 26 globally 82
Traffic Congestion
Rank 215 globally 28
Road Density
Rank 90 globally 62
Traffic Deaths
Rank 167 globally 53
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 63

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

70
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Power Outages
Rank 40 globally 97
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 120 globally 29
CO2 Intensity
Rank 166 globally 29
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 223 globally 45
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Broadband Speed
Rank 41 globally 81
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 47 globally 77
5G Coverage
Rank 15 globally 80

Public Transport

4 indicators

70
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Transit Coverage
Rank 18 globally 82
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 37 globally 45
Walkability Score
Rank 21 globally 72
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

35
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 227 globally 17
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 111 globally 59
Burnout Risk
Rank 211 globally 30
Public Holidays
Rank 228 globally 28

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 156 globally 52
Sunshine Hours
Rank 174 globally 69
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 83 globally 69
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 195 globally 54

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

57
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Beach Quality
Rank 170 globally 36
Mountain Access
Rank 36 globally 71
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 127 globally 52
Biodiversity Index
Rank 33 globally 82
Forest Cover
Rank 136 globally 32

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

60
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 33 globally 72
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 56 globally 58
Recovery Time
Rank 226 globally 43

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

55
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 58 globally 52
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 2 globally 99
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 205 globally 20
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 67 globally 72
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 9 globally 85
Restaurant Density
Rank 13 globally 84
Street Food Scene
Rank 13 globally 84
Local Market Quality
Rank 23 globally 72
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 25 globally 69
Local Freshness
Rank 32 globally 73
Local Authenticity
Rank 10 globally 85

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

62
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 154 globally 81
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 34
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 55 globally 72
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 10 globally 60
Playground Density
Rank 61 globally 62

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

47
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 64 globally 70
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 117 globally 58
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 197 globally 35
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 163 globally 35
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 209 globally 29
E-Government
Rank 69 globally 82
Visa Processing Time
Rank 198 globally 32
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 178 globally 46
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 138 globally 55
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 54 globally 62
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 166 globally 46
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 185 globally 37
Border Openness
Rank 191 globally 14
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 137 globally 51
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 207 globally 56
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 196 globally 21
Remote Work Legality
Rank 132 globally 52
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 120 globally 64
Remote Job Market
Rank 121 globally 59
Coworking Density
Rank 48 globally 63
Nomad Community
Rank 99 globally 43
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 90 globally 61
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 43
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 182 globally 45
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 143 globally 54
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 41
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 128 globally 55
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 165 globally 49
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 171 globally 46
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 209 globally 24
Residence Status Stability
Rank 183 globally 43
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 168 globally 46
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 139 globally 35
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 226 globally 0
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

37
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 169 globally 33
Local Language Barrier
Rank 206 globally 28
Integration Ease
Rank 200 globally 47
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 197 globally 42
Expat Community Size
Rank 197 globally 23
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 211 globally 36
International Schools
Rank 42 globally 57
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 173 globally 40
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 180 globally 27
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 194 globally 29
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 203 globally 21
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 33
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 161 globally 40
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 138 globally 52
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 151 globally 47
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 126 globally 58
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 47 globally 78
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 103 globally 62
Accommodation Availability
Rank 42 globally 74
Booking & Transparency
Rank 115 globally 60

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

70
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 46 globally 70
Digital Travel Services
Rank 49 globally 81
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 96 globally 74
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 150 globally 56
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 16 globally 84
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 92 globally 67
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 62 globally 73
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 51 globally 68
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 143 globally 57
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 106 globally 65
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 80 globally 71

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

83
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Hotel Cost
Rank 107 globally 81
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 94 globally 84
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 136 globally 79
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 98 globally 83
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 33 globally 92
Off-Season Usability
Rank 30 globally 84
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 53 globally 76
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

23
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Press Freedom
Rank 206 globally 23
Democracy Index
Rank 210 globally 20
Personal Freedom
Rank 201 globally 42
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 225 globally 5

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 39 globally 68
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 61 globally 57
Education Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 68
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 75
Housing Support Score
Rank 78 globally 48
Social Mobility Score
Rank 69 globally 55
Social Cohesion
Rank 160 globally 45
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Gender Equality
Rank 174 globally 45
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 168 globally 42
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 190 globally 28
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 190 globally 25
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 191 globally 28

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

30
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 112 globally 37
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 161 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 143 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Pride Culture
Rank 139 globally 24
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Disability Support Score
Rank 138 globally 42
Public Accessibility
Rank 155 globally 40
Digital Accessibility
Rank 159 globally 38
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 164 globally 40

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

35
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 188 globally 36
Secularization Score
Rank 51 globally 55
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 193 globally 25

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 170 globally 40
Fertility Rate
Rank 214 globally 22
Population Growth
Rank 194 globally 20
Net Migration Rate
Rank 100 globally 49
Urbanization Rate
Rank 112 globally 59
Foreign Population Share
Rank 225 globally 21
Population Density
Rank 149 globally 53
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 209 globally 33
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 221 globally 77
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37