Country profile

Colombia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Colombia 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 Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out and Communication & Digital Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Conflicts & Political Security, Social System & Social Cohesion and Safety & Crime.

Overall rating 58.87 points
Global rank Rank 121 globally
Continental rank Rank 7 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 Colombia

Why is Colombia 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 Colombia?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Conflicts & Political Security, Social System & Social Cohesion and Safety & Crime.

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

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 Colombia 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

Colombia is especially useful to compare with Ecuador, 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; safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Colombia

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

39
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Homicide Rate
Rank 212 globally 53
Petty Crime Index
Rank 213 globally 31
Women's Safety
Rank 192 globally 40
Organized Crime
Rank 210 globally 32
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 217 globally 28
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 213 globally 26
Political Violence
Rank 211 globally 18
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 190 globally 60
Terrorism Risk
Rank 221 globally 29

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

45
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Flood Risk
Rank 176 globally 37
Storm Risk
Rank 134 globally 70
Earthquake Risk
Rank 209 globally 22
Drought Risk
Rank 43 globally 80
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 221 globally 22
Tsunami Risk
Rank 212 globally 20
Volcano Risk
Rank 205 globally 38

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

62
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State Surveillance
Rank 122 globally 62
Internet Censorship
Rank 129 globally 62
Internet Freedom
Rank 133 globally 58
Data Protection Laws
Rank 77 globally 65
VPN Access
Rank 126 globally 69
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 163 globally 51
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Rule of Law
Rank 159 globally 42
Property Rights Security
Rank 130 globally 49
Corruption Perception
Rank 136 globally 39
Police Effectiveness
Rank 186 globally 40
Expropriation Risk
Rank 178 globally 34
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

46
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Political Stability
Rank 201 globally 30
Economic Resilience
Rank 151 globally 55
Government Efficiency
Rank 168 globally 45
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 97 globally 60
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

58
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 151 globally 52
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 187 globally 48
Emergency Care
Rank 146 globally 52
Medicine Access
Rank 149 globally 58
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 152 globally 50
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 5 globally 83
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 67 globally 82
Doctor Density
Rank 81 globally 63
Hospital Beds
Rank 144 globally 31
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 115 globally 58
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 151 globally 45

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 80 globally 80
Noise Pollution
Rank 187 globally 38
UV Radiation
Rank 154 globally 22
Tap Water Safety
Rank 124 globally 78
Sanitation
Rank 192 globally 30
Waste Management
Rank 51 globally 71
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 166 globally 58
Obesity Rate
Rank 128 globally 69
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 114 globally 47
Mental Health
Rank 135 globally 60
Suicide Rate
Rank 52 globally 74
Maternal Mortality
Rank 136 globally 54
Vaccination Rate
Rank 105 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 53 globally 78
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 137 globally 75
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 167 globally 75
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 169 globally 38
Social Security Burden
Rank 168 globally 58
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 177 globally 40
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 188 globally 82
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 152 globally 57
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 100 globally 30
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 71 globally 68
Capital Market Depth
Rank 88 globally 66
Business Credit Access
Rank 121 globally 59
Investor Protection
Rank 137 globally 47
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 108 globally 59
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 121 globally 54
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 116 globally 55

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

60
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 92 globally 46
Banking Stability
Rank 151 globally 70
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 120 globally 58
ATM Availability
Rank 126 globally 74
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 175 globally 36
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

41
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 50 globally 48
Crypto Regulation
Rank 86 globally 49
Legal Status
Rank 78 globally 55
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 59 globally 27
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 222 globally 22
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 41 globally 30

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

81
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 4 globally 93
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 218 globally 13
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 147 globally 54
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

66
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 106 globally 62
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 185 globally 64
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 118 globally 58
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 164 globally 71
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 117 globally 58
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 119 globally 83
Central Bank Independence
Rank 108 globally 67
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 40 globally 77
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 121 globally 73
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 99 globally 41
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 156 globally 61
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 20 globally 91
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 128 globally 60
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 117 globally 36
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

64
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 114 globally 44
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 107 globally 58
Electricity Cost
Rank 129 globally 63
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

55
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 103 globally 52
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 146 globally 45
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 122 globally 54
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 131 globally 59
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 68
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 130 globally 59
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 138 globally 56

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 88 globally 91
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 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 93 globally 90

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

78
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 37 globally 78
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 115 globally 90
Car Purchase Index
Rank 119 globally 7
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 140 globally 92
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 121 globally 91
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Internet Cost
Rank 50 globally 77
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 33 globally 89
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 32 globally 95
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 48 globally 95
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 10 globally 83

Personal Services

4 indicators

85
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Haircut Cost
Rank 58 globally 89
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 131 globally 73
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 84 globally 87
Local Services Cost
Rank 54 globally 90
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Logistics Performance
Rank 66 globally 48
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 55 globally 63
Port Connectivity
Rank 47 globally 38
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 211 globally 30
Road Density
Rank 145 globally 52
Traffic Deaths
Rank 150 globally 58
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 11

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

84
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 45 globally 65
CO2 Intensity
Rank 34 globally 76
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 96 globally 55
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 110 globally 43
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

52
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 83 globally 60
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

54
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 67 globally 64
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 11 globally 72

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 5 globally 84
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

75
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 111 globally 57
Biodiversity Index
Rank 1 globally 100
Forest Cover
Rank 47 globally 70

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

62
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 66 globally 56
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 47 globally 75
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 53
Recovery Time
Rank 149 globally 62

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

51
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 101 globally 34
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 34 globally 45
Music & Nightlife
Rank 34 globally 62
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 12 globally 87
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 34 globally 58
Restaurant Density
Rank 39 globally 67
Street Food Scene
Rank 25 globally 62
Local Market Quality
Rank 36 globally 67
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 45 globally 58
Local Freshness
Rank 39 globally 71
Local Authenticity
Rank 31 globally 56

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

49
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 105 globally 48

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 64 globally 70
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 68 globally 55
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 82 globally 62
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 99 globally 73
E-Government
Rank 95 globally 76
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 124 globally 59
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 122 globally 59
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 72 globally 57
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 115 globally 60
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 107 globally 67
Border Openness
Rank 121 globally 63
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 81 globally 66
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 6 globally 97
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 18 globally 76
Remote Work Legality
Rank 155 globally 47
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 128 globally 62
Remote Job Market
Rank 105 globally 63
Coworking Density
Rank 23 globally 80
Nomad Community
Rank 18 globally 81
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 110 globally 54
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 120 globally 59
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 114 globally 63
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 127 globally 57
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 119 globally 57
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 121 globally 57
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 105 globally 68
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 98 globally 70
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 30 globally 79
Residence Status Stability
Rank 131 globally 58
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 97 globally 65
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 104 globally 63
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

54
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 134 globally 43
Local Language Barrier
Rank 129 globally 53
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 120 globally 60
Expat Community Size
Rank 124 globally 36
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 117 globally 61
International Schools
Rank 99 globally 46
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 31 globally 81
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 75 globally 60
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 57 globally 73
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 94 globally 57
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 107 globally 58
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 185 globally 34
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 102 globally 59
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 112 globally 56
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 61
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Hotel Quality
Rank 107 globally 58
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 108 globally 60
Accommodation Availability
Rank 74 globally 63
Booking & Transparency
Rank 109 globally 62

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

63
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 81 globally 57
Digital Travel Services
Rank 102 globally 63
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 113 globally 68
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 114 globally 65
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 60 globally 58
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 99 globally 65
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 29 globally 82
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 59 globally 65
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 76 globally 76
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 65 globally 75
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 35 globally 82

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

89
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Hotel Cost
Rank 80 globally 89
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 80 globally 90
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 81 globally 89
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 71 globally 90
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 62 globally 86
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 66 globally 75
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

63
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Press Freedom
Rank 131 globally 53
Democracy Index
Rank 98 globally 67
Personal Freedom
Rank 106 globally 67
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 116 globally 60

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

68
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 126 globally 36
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 76 globally 52
Education Expenditure
Rank 81 globally 82
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 126 globally 37
Social Mobility Score
Rank 132 globally 42
Social Cohesion
Rank 144 globally 49
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Gender Equality
Rank 139 globally 52
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 153 globally 47
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 77 globally 60
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 83 globally 58
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 91 globally 57

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

65
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 31 globally 94
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 60 globally 66
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 50
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 75 globally 54
Pride Culture
Rank 110 globally 33
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Disability Support Score
Rank 125 globally 45
Public Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 42
Digital Accessibility
Rank 122 globally 48
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 150 globally 45

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

63
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 79
Secularization Score
Rank 92 globally 46
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 109 globally 63
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 120 globally 38
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 59 globally 79
Foreign Population Share
Rank 159 globally 33
Population Density
Rank 60 globally 67
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 103 globally 33