Country profile

Comoros: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Comoros is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Conflicts & Political Security stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Religion & Worldviews and Internet & Connectivity.

Overall rating 47.80 points
Global rank Rank 189 globally
Continental rank Rank 32 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 Comoros

Why is Comoros especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Comoros?

Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Conflicts & Political Security show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Religion & Worldviews and Internet & Connectivity.

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

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 Comoros 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

Comoros 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Comoros

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

65
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Homicide Rate
Rank 121 globally 87
Petty Crime Index
Rank 153 globally 46
Women's Safety
Rank 163 globally 47
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 132 globally 74
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 104 globally 87
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

68
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Flood Risk
Rank 16 globally 88
Storm Risk
Rank 113 globally 74
Earthquake Risk
Rank 76 globally 80
Drought Risk
Rank 122 globally 62
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 119 globally 51
Tsunami Risk
Rank 92 globally 72
Volcano Risk
Rank 205 globally 38

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

48
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State Surveillance
Rank 156 globally 51
Internet Censorship
Rank 152 globally 55
Internet Freedom
Rank 155 globally 51
Data Protection Laws
Rank 205 globally 24
VPN Access
Rank 166 globally 56
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 151 globally 53
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Rule of Law
Rank 181 globally 37
Property Rights Security
Rank 185 globally 36
Corruption Perception
Rank 208 globally 21
Police Effectiveness
Rank 168 globally 46
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

48
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Political Stability
Rank 152 globally 53
Economic Resilience
Rank 132 globally 58
Government Efficiency
Rank 187 globally 40
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 191 globally 32
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

39
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 190 globally 39
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 199 globally 40
Emergency Care
Rank 184 globally 40
Medicine Access
Rank 192 globally 43
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 185 globally 40
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 198 globally 42
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 207 globally 29
Doctor Density
Rank 179 globally 15
Hospital Beds
Rank 125 globally 38
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 186 globally 64
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 201 globally 26

Environmental Health

6 indicators

57
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 67 globally 85
Noise Pollution
Rank 58 globally 65
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 151 globally 68
Sanitation
Rank 145 globally 53
Waste Management
Rank 180 globally 15
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Life Expectancy
Rank 185 globally 49
Infectious Diseases
Rank 169 globally 56
Obesity Rate
Rank 66 globally 79
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 191 globally 20
Mental Health
Rank 200 globally 48
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 186 globally 33
Vaccination Rate
Rank 192 globally 73
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 36 globally 81
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 110 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

79
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 36 globally 93
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 132 globally 62
Capital Market Depth
Rank 170 globally 53
Business Credit Access
Rank 184 globally 45
Investor Protection
Rank 188 globally 33
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 189 globally 36
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 195 globally 36
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 177 globally 40

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

54
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 156 globally 69
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 174 globally 73
Fintech Development
Rank 172 globally 35
ATM Availability
Rank 194 globally 33
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

26
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 194 globally 15
Crypto Regulation
Rank 167 globally 28
Legal Status
Rank 168 globally 31
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 177 globally 8
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 99 globally 72
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 175 globally 6

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

54
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
38
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 220 globally 14
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 122 globally 56
Days to Register a Company
Rank 146 globally 47

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

62
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 197 globally 28
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 171 globally 72
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 44 globally 78
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 189 globally 47
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 175 globally 67
Central Bank Independence
Rank 161 globally 59
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 35 globally 78
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 121 globally 73
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 198 globally 11
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 215 globally 6
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 71 globally 85
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 194 globally 29
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 194 globally 12
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

75
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 34 globally 65
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 57 globally 72
Electricity Cost
Rank 120 globally 66
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

82
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 53 globally 72
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 63 globally 81
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 51 globally 83
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 52 globally 78
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 47 globally 90
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 62 globally 80

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

74
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 70 globally 95
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 205 globally 36
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 142 globally 75
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 133 globally 65
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

77
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 124 globally 62
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 140 globally 82
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 121 globally 62

Personal Services

4 indicators

93
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Haircut Cost
Rank 44 globally 90
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 35 globally 97
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 39 globally 93
Local Services Cost
Rank 44 globally 91
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 202 globally 12
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
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Road Quality
Rank 184 globally 29
Traffic Congestion
Rank 32 globally 72
Road Density
Rank 104 globally 59
Traffic Deaths
Rank 127 globally 69
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 183 globally 41
Electrification Rate
Rank 223 globally 10
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 187 globally 15
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 181 globally 12
CO2 Intensity
Rank 166 globally 29
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 200 globally 1
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

26
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Transit Coverage
Rank 196 globally 20
Transit Punctuality
Rank 191 globally 42
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 192 globally 38
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 117 globally 60
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 199 globally 43
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

74
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 164 globally 57
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

66
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 151 globally 23

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

37
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 133 globally 55
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 200 globally 19
Recovery Time
Rank 158 globally 61

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 182 globally 30
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 188 globally 22
Restaurant Density
Rank 193 globally 22
Street Food Scene
Rank 180 globally 24
Local Market Quality
Rank 161 globally 33
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 203 globally 15
Local Freshness
Rank 159 globally 37
Local Authenticity
Rank 199 globally 23

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

35
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 197 globally 36
Child Safety Score
Rank 182 globally 40
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 196 globally 18
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 179 globally 46
E-Government
Rank 214 globally 31
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 186 globally 44
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 201 globally 33
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 210 globally 16
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 200 globally 34
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 188 globally 36
Border Openness
Rank 179 globally 36
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 196 globally 24
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 179 globally 28
Remote Work Legality
Rank 189 globally 40
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 166 globally 51
Remote Job Market
Rank 207 globally 34
Coworking Density
Rank 203 globally 19
Nomad Community
Rank 210 globally 12
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 202 globally 23
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 38
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 188 globally 42
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 182 globally 45
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 41
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 196 globally 32
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 44
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 185 globally 38
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 183 globally 39
Residence Status Stability
Rank 178 globally 44
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 186 globally 38
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 192 globally 16
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 212 globally 16
Local Language Barrier
Rank 211 globally 27
Integration Ease
Rank 209 globally 44
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 191 globally 44
Expat Community Size
Rank 211 globally 18
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 190 globally 44
International Schools
Rank 217 globally 22
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 212 globally 27
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 199 globally 21
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 205 globally 24
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 197 globally 23
34
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 197 globally 32
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 182 globally 35
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 199 globally 32
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 193 globally 32
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 39
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Hotel Quality
Rank 186 globally 34
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 205 globally 30
Accommodation Availability
Rank 201 globally 28
Booking & Transparency
Rank 203 globally 33

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

34
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 204 globally 24
Digital Travel Services
Rank 207 globally 33
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 191 globally 44
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 202 globally 34
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 197 globally 28
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 206 globally 32
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 95 globally 66
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 201 globally 30
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 103 globally 68
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 152 globally 53
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 96 globally 67

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

92
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Hotel Cost
Rank 33 globally 94
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 62 globally 91
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 71 globally 90
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 192 globally 79
Off-Season Usability
Rank 198 globally 55
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 204 globally 47
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

43
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Press Freedom
Rank 161 globally 40
Democracy Index
Rank 170 globally 35
Personal Freedom
Rank 157 globally 55
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 154 globally 40

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 208 globally 62
PISA Score
Rank 192 globally 8
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 199 globally 10
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
School Life Expectancy
Rank 186 globally 55
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 199 globally 14
Social Mobility Score
Rank 202 globally 17
Social Cohesion
Rank 185 globally 39
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Gender Equality
Rank 191 globally 40
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 188 globally 38
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 197 globally 26
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 205 globally 20
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 202 globally 24

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

15
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 191 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 203 globally 15
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 185 globally 18
Pride Culture
Rank 183 globally 15
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Disability Support Score
Rank 197 globally 22
Public Accessibility
Rank 195 globally 26
Digital Accessibility
Rank 208 globally 20
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 199 globally 28

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

11
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 216 globally 15
Secularization Score
Rank 220 globally 8
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 223 globally 5
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 219 globally 11

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 32 globally 88
Fertility Rate
Rank 165 globally 45
Population Growth
Rank 42 globally 66
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 201 globally 18
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 200 globally 42
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 201 globally 9