Country profile

Chinese Taipei: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Chinese Taipei 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 strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health, while Season & Travel Comfort, Education & Knowledge and Internet & Connectivity stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Natural Hazards and Demography.

Overall rating 72.26 points
Global rank Rank 31 globally
Continental rank Rank 3 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 Chinese Taipei

Why is Chinese Taipei 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 Chinese Taipei?

Season & Travel Comfort, Education & Knowledge and Internet & Connectivity 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Natural Hazards and Demography.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Chinese Taipei?

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 Chinese Taipei 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

Chinese Taipei is especially useful to compare with Portugal, Spain and United States, 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Chinese Taipei

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

80
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Homicide Rate
Rank 40 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 40 globally 73
Women's Safety
Rank 41 globally 74
Organized Crime
Rank 47 globally 65
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 109 globally 81
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 193 globally 57
Political Violence
Rank 145 globally 74
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 210 globally 38
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

38
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Flood Risk
Rank 145 globally 42
Storm Risk
Rank 206 globally 22
Earthquake Risk
Rank 216 globally 18
Drought Risk
Rank 122 globally 62
Wildfire Risk
Rank 65 globally 66
Landslide Risk
Rank 226 globally 18
Tsunami Risk
Rank 219 globally 16
Volcano Risk
Rank 170 globally 70

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

77
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State Surveillance
Rank 60 globally 75
Internet Censorship
Rank 68 globally 78
Internet Freedom
Rank 47 globally 78
Data Protection Laws
Rank 56 globally 78
VPN Access
Rank 66 globally 82
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 75 globally 67
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Rule of Law
Rank 49 globally 73
Property Rights Security
Rank 54 globally 71
Corruption Perception
Rank 47 globally 68
Police Effectiveness
Rank 40 globally 75
Expropriation Risk
Rank 55 globally 72
Extradition Risk
Rank 70 globally 49

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

74
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Political Stability
Rank 104 globally 64
Economic Resilience
Rank 9 globally 82
Government Efficiency
Rank 32 globally 79
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 44 globally 69
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 3 globally 87
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 3 globally 88
Emergency Care
Rank 15 globally 82
Medicine Access
Rank 24 globally 81
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 26 globally 81
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 6 globally 82
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 92 globally 75
Doctor Density
Rank 100 globally 55
Hospital Beds
Rank 12 globally 76
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 115 globally 58
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 80 globally 80
Noise Pollution
Rank 167 globally 42
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 9 globally 99
Waste Management
Rank 44 globally 75
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Life Expectancy
Rank 50 globally 88
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 15 globally 91
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 46 globally 69
Mental Health
Rank 12 globally 77
Suicide Rate
Rank 50 globally 75
Maternal Mortality
Rank 94 globally 72
Vaccination Rate
Rank 57 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 74 globally 73
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 62 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

64
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 193 globally 64
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 133 globally 69
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 32 globally 84
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 208 globally 41
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 193 globally 76
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 141 globally 60
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 80 globally 55
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 3 globally 85
Capital Market Depth
Rank 5 globally 83
Business Credit Access
Rank 34 globally 76
Investor Protection
Rank 51 globally 71
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 41 globally 71
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 3 globally 91
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 53 globally 71
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 48 globally 75

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

72
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 46 globally 61
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 22 globally 90
Fintech Development
Rank 89 globally 72
ATM Availability
Rank 6 globally 99
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 158 globally 40
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 132 globally 12
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

59
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 39 globally 56
Crypto Regulation
Rank 43 globally 75
Legal Status
Rank 45 globally 80
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 24 globally 49
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 188 globally 39
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 34 globally 34

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

47
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 92 globally 65
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 212 globally 28
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 215 globally 25
62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 46 globally 87
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 20 globally 69
Days to Register a Company
Rank 170 globally 40

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

86
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 39 globally 81
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 1 globally 100
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 41 globally 80
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 15 globally 77
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 122 globally 82
Central Bank Independence
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 3 globally 96
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 14 globally 96
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 37 globally 76
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 37 globally 73
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 75 globally 84
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 83
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 19 globally 91
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 65 globally 63
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

57
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 174 globally 30
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 165 globally 46
Electricity Cost
Rank 62 globally 85
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 173 globally 73
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

25
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 227 globally 1
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 173 globally 34
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 141 globally 48
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 178 globally 40
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 211 globally 21
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 218 globally 9
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 123 globally 64
Burger Menu Price
Rank 130 globally 75
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

84
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Transit Cost
Rank 142 globally 85
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 37 globally 78
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 134 globally 87
Car Purchase Index
Rank 14 globally 76
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 141 globally 91
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 104 globally 81
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 109 globally 88
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 70 globally 71

Personal Services

4 indicators

67
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Haircut Cost
Rank 148 globally 64
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 148 globally 67
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Services Cost
Rank 154 globally 58
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Logistics Performance
Rank 27 globally 70
Rail Network Density
Rank 7 globally 91
Airport Connectivity
Rank 6 globally 92
Port Connectivity
Rank 9 globally 68
61
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Road Quality
Rank 42 globally 75
Traffic Congestion
Rank 211 globally 30
Road Density
Rank 57 globally 70
Traffic Deaths
Rank 116 globally 71
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 34 globally 58

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

73
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Power Outages
Rank 71 globally 93
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 140 globally 23
CO2 Intensity
Rank 160 globally 31
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 194 globally 96
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Broadband Speed
Rank 13 globally 93
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 46 globally 86
Mobile Speed
Rank 24 globally 83
5G Coverage
Rank 9 globally 85

Public Transport

4 indicators

78
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Transit Coverage
Rank 14 globally 85
Transit Punctuality
Rank 6 globally 90
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 22 globally 55
Walkability Score
Rank 9 globally 80
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

44
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 167 globally 46
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 223 globally 23
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 23 globally 70
Burnout Risk
Rank 192 globally 35
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

62
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 145 globally 56
Sunshine Hours
Rank 193 globally 59
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 181 globally 54
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 139 globally 67

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

72
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Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 66
Mountain Access
Rank 22 globally 76
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 92 globally 67
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 30 globally 81

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

77
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 27 globally 76
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 9 globally 88
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 18 globally 82
Recovery Time
Rank 202 globally 53

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

59
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 32 globally 77
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 19 globally 70
Cinema Density
Rank 18 globally 77
Cultural Freedom
Rank 37 globally 78
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 203 globally 52
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 20 globally 73
Restaurant Density
Rank 10 globally 88
Street Food Scene
Rank 5 globally 90
Local Market Quality
Rank 15 globally 77
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 17 globally 76
Local Freshness
Rank 19 globally 80
Local Authenticity
Rank 19 globally 70

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

63
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 205 globally 54
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 66 globally 46
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 49 globally 38
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 28 globally 82
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 19 globally 50
Playground Density
Rank 23 globally 82

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

55
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 34 globally 80
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 68 globally 55
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 82 globally 62
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 55 globally 79
E-Government
Rank 32 globally 88
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 65 globally 75
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 26 globally 86
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 27 globally 80
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 76 globally 72
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 56 globally 78
Border Openness
Rank 95 globally 73
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 31 globally 84
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 172 globally 77
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 91 globally 44
Remote Work Legality
Rank 62 globally 68
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 76 globally 75
Remote Job Market
Rank 35 globally 81
Coworking Density
Rank 20 globally 84
Nomad Community
Rank 28 globally 72
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 39 globally 80
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 55 globally 78
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 48 globally 79
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 69 globally 71
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 76
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 42 globally 80
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 64 globally 79
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 54 globally 81
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 88 globally 71
Residence Status Stability
Rank 55 globally 78
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 52 globally 77
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 99 globally 66
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 183 globally 50
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

54
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 132 globally 44
Local Language Barrier
Rank 137 globally 50
Integration Ease
Rank 98 globally 67
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 85 globally 67
Expat Community Size
Rank 109 globally 38
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 111 globally 62
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 69 globally 71
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 45 globally 76
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 62 globally 72
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 73
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 73 globally 70
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 59 globally 59
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 41 globally 76
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 51 globally 73
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 76
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 16 globally 91
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 38 globally 84
Accommodation Availability
Rank 14 globally 88
Booking & Transparency
Rank 40 globally 84

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

86
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 16 globally 88
Digital Travel Services
Rank 25 globally 89
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 86
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 46 globally 81
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 50 globally 63
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 31 globally 84
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 14 globally 87
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 18 globally 85
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 52 globally 81
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 15 globally 86
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 18 globally 87

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

79
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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 117 globally 80
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 136 globally 79
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 144 globally 78
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 105 globally 79
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 3 globally 98
Off-Season Usability
Rank 11 globally 90
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 20 globally 86
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 1 globally 100
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

81
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Press Freedom
Rank 44 globally 74
Democracy Index
Rank 31 globally 82
Personal Freedom
Rank 66 globally 76
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 22 globally 88

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

89
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 5 globally 88
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 19 globally 80
Education Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 90
School Life Expectancy
Rank 14 globally 88
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 58
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 54 globally 50
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 80
Housing Support Score
Rank 34 globally 65
Social Mobility Score
Rank 25 globally 73
Social Cohesion
Rank 42 globally 74
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Gender Equality
Rank 33 globally 77
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 35 globally 76
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 33 globally 79
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 38 globally 79
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 37 globally 78

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

82
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 40 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 40 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 50 globally 76
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 33 globally 83
Pride Culture
Rank 33 globally 77
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Disability Support Score
Rank 40 globally 74
Public Accessibility
Rank 36 globally 73
Digital Accessibility
Rank 43 globally 76
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 35 globally 78

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

77
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 25 globally 65
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 12 globally 58
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 20 globally 80

Demography

10 indicators

41
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Median Age
Rank 201 globally 30
Fertility Rate
Rank 221 globally 10
Population Growth
Rank 186 globally 22
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 68 globally 76
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 215 globally 37
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60