Country profile

Cook Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Cook Islands is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Safety & Crime stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 61.36 points
Global rank Rank 98 globally
Continental rank Rank 5 in Oceania

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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 Cook Islands

Why is Cook Islands especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Cook Islands?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Safety & Crime show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Cook Islands?

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 Cook Islands 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

Cook Islands 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 safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Cook Islands

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

82
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Homicide Rate
Rank 123 globally 87
Petty Crime Index
Rank 27 globally 77
Women's Safety
Rank 48 globally 72
Organized Crime
Rank 5 globally 79
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 23 globally 91
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 21 globally 89
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 60 globally 58
Storm Risk
Rank 213 globally 19
Earthquake Risk
Rank 155 globally 53
Drought Risk
Rank 100 globally 66
Wildfire Risk
Rank 26 globally 87
Landslide Risk
Rank 56 globally 66
Tsunami Risk
Rank 203 globally 24
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

74
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State Surveillance
Rank 60 globally 75
Internet Censorship
Rank 62 globally 80
Internet Freedom
Rank 70 globally 74
Data Protection Laws
Rank 89 globally 59
VPN Access
Rank 71 globally 81
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 29 globally 74
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Rule of Law
Rank 65 globally 69
Property Rights Security
Rank 74 globally 66
Corruption Perception
Rank 22 globally 75
Police Effectiveness
Rank 46 globally 74
Expropriation Risk
Rank 67 globally 69
Extradition Risk
Rank 5 globally 64

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

68
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Political Stability
Rank 35 globally 77
Economic Resilience
Rank 80 globally 64
Government Efficiency
Rank 66 globally 71
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 109 globally 58
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 108 globally 62
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 81 globally 72
Emergency Care
Rank 81 globally 66
Medicine Access
Rank 71 globally 72
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 142 globally 61
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 56 globally 84
Doctor Density
Rank 100 globally 55
Hospital Beds
Rank 71 globally 51
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 136 globally 48
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 56 globally 67

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 1 globally 100
Noise Pollution
Rank 11 globally 78
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 92 globally 90
Sanitation
Rank 93 globally 80
Waste Management
Rank 66 globally 65
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 51 globally 85
Obesity Rate
Rank 227 globally 10
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 89 globally 53
Mental Health
Rank 40 globally 72
Suicide Rate
Rank 138 globally 53
Maternal Mortality
Rank 105 globally 66
Vaccination Rate
Rank 164 globally 83
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 142 globally 58
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 193 globally 66
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 85
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 45 globally 87
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 22 globally 88
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 185 globally 3
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 71 globally 68
Capital Market Depth
Rank 59 globally 71
Business Credit Access
Rank 87 globally 66
Investor Protection
Rank 80 globally 63
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 154 globally 44
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 85 globally 73
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 69 globally 68
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 74 globally 68

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

64
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 169 globally 27
Banking Stability
Rank 43 globally 82
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 129 globally 79
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 164 globally 54
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 21 globally 58
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

28
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 204 globally 13
Crypto Regulation
Rank 167 globally 28
Legal Status
Rank 168 globally 31
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 177 globally 8
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

49
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 169 globally 30
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 124 globally 58
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 131 globally 84
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 36 globally 82
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 173 globally 57
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 90 globally 65
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 46 globally 87
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 55
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 78 globally 47
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 75 globally 84
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 105 globally 66
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 52 globally 68
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

52
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 33
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 150 globally 48
Electricity Cost
Rank 202 globally 35
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

33
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 176 globally 30
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 182 globally 38
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 177 globally 38
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 42
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 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 175 globally 54
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 163 globally 55
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 185 globally 55
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 184 globally 35
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

72
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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 186 globally 43
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 98 globally 94
Car Purchase Index
Rank 83 globally 21
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 205 globally 29
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 194 globally 49
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 210 globally 53
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 218 globally 31

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 188 globally 48
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 189 globally 53
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 184 globally 53
Local Services Cost
Rank 186 globally 44
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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 175 globally 8
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Road Quality
Rank 169 globally 34
Traffic Congestion
Rank 19 globally 79
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 71 globally 83
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

70
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Power Outages
Rank 123 globally 83
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 180 globally 16
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 45 globally 65
CO2 Intensity
Rank 82 globally 51
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 117 globally 50
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 102 globally 45
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

29
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Transit Coverage
Rank 211 globally 15
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 26 globally 70
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

71
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

59
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Beach Quality
Rank 15 globally 90
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 154 globally 40
Biodiversity Index
Rank 145 globally 55
Forest Cover
Rank 22 globally 87

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 85 globally 66
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 150 globally 30
Recovery Time
Rank 51 globally 77

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 147 globally 32
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 62 globally 70
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 172 globally 26
Restaurant Density
Rank 181 globally 25
Street Food Scene
Rank 176 globally 25
Local Market Quality
Rank 195 globally 26
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 169 globally 23
Local Freshness
Rank 194 globally 28
Local Authenticity
Rank 167 globally 27

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 105 globally 48

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 145 globally 40
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 153 globally 45
Pet Food Prices
Rank 167 globally 42
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 49 globally 80
E-Government
Rank 91 globally 78
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 56 globally 77
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 77 globally 72
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 125 globally 42
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 120 globally 59
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 48 globally 79
Border Openness
Rank 62 globally 84
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 104 globally 60
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 36 globally 75
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 38 globally 85
Remote Job Market
Rank 82 globally 68
Coworking Density
Rank 177 globally 25
Nomad Community
Rank 135 globally 35
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 78 globally 67
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 77
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 76
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 40 globally 77
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 74 globally 71
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 76 globally 70
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 113 globally 65
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 58 globally 80
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 38 globally 77
Residence Status Stability
Rank 47 globally 80
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 70 globally 73
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 48 globally 94
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

66
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 39 globally 75
Local Language Barrier
Rank 66 globally 67
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 63 globally 72
Expat Community Size
Rank 71 globally 47
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 70 globally 70
International Schools
Rank 99 globally 46
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 86 globally 67
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 81 globally 58
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 84 globally 65
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 73 globally 62
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 74 globally 69
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 95 globally 51
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 84 globally 64
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 70 globally 69
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 65
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Hotel Quality
Rank 135 globally 51
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Accommodation Availability
Rank 151 globally 40
Booking & Transparency
Rank 86 globally 69

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

61
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 155 globally 37
Digital Travel Services
Rank 119 globally 58
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 92 globally 75
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 74 globally 74
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 133 globally 41
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 104 globally 64
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 87 globally 68
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 137 globally 46
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 26 globally 90
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 75 globally 72
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 113 globally 63

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 194 globally 55
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 194 globally 57
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 182 globally 61
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 185 globally 62
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 192 globally 66
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 152 globally 64
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 145 globally 60
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 211 globally 73
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

74
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Press Freedom
Rank 40 globally 75
Democracy Index
Rank 104 globally 65
Personal Freedom
Rank 69 globally 75
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 36 globally 82

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

62
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 138 globally 32
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 118 globally 40
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 115 globally 38
Housing Support Score
Rank 120 globally 38
Social Mobility Score
Rank 106 globally 48
Social Cohesion
Rank 69 globally 67
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Gender Equality
Rank 46 globally 73
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 49 globally 73
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 71 globally 64
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 78 globally 60
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 72 globally 63

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

46
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 112 globally 37
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 85 globally 49
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 92 globally 52
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 87 globally 48
Pride Culture
Rank 94 globally 41
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Disability Support Score
Rank 85 globally 56
Public Accessibility
Rank 85 globally 55
Digital Accessibility
Rank 82 globally 61
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 77 globally 65

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 94 globally 69

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 144 globally 50
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 203 globally 16
Net Migration Rate
Rank 223 globally 17
Urbanization Rate
Rank 81 globally 72
Foreign Population Share
Rank 53 globally 72
Population Density
Rank 113 globally 59
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 201 globally 85
Single-Person Households
Rank 105 globally 30