Country profile

Croatia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Croatia 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 Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Electricity & Energy stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Demography and Housing & Utilities.

Overall rating 70.37 points
Global rank Rank 37 globally
Continental rank Rank 30 in Europe

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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 Croatia

Why is Croatia 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 Croatia?

Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Electricity & Energy show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Demography and Housing & Utilities.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Croatia?

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 Croatia 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

Croatia is especially useful to compare with Greece, Portugal and Spain, 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; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Croatia

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 27 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 40 globally 73
Women's Safety
Rank 41 globally 74
Organized Crime
Rank 92 globally 55
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 71 globally 86
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 57 globally 85
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

62
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Flood Risk
Rank 194 globally 34
Storm Risk
Rank 104 globally 76
Earthquake Risk
Rank 134 globally 62
Drought Risk
Rank 47 globally 79
Wildfire Risk
Rank 96 globally 52
Landslide Risk
Rank 135 globally 47
Tsunami Risk
Rank 119 globally 59
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

79
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State Surveillance
Rank 60 globally 75
Internet Censorship
Rank 65 globally 79
Internet Freedom
Rank 66 globally 75
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 58 globally 84
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 80 globally 66
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Rule of Law
Rank 71 globally 65
Property Rights Security
Rank 69 globally 67
Corruption Perception
Rank 101 globally 50
Police Effectiveness
Rank 72 globally 69
Expropriation Risk
Rank 64 globally 70
Extradition Risk
Rank 193 globally 33

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 71 globally 72
Economic Resilience
Rank 65 globally 66
Government Efficiency
Rank 76 globally 67
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 34 globally 72
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

78
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 42 globally 73
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 41 globally 81
Emergency Care
Rank 34 globally 76
Medicine Access
Rank 30 globally 79
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 40 globally 75
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 15 globally 79
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 33 globally 78
Hospital Beds
Rank 23 globally 70
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 136 globally 48
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

76
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 105 globally 75
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 99 globally 89
Sanitation
Rank 97 globally 78
Waste Management
Rank 40 globally 77
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Life Expectancy
Rank 60 globally 83
Infectious Diseases
Rank 51 globally 85
Obesity Rate
Rank 162 globally 62
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 49 globally 68
Mental Health
Rank 56 globally 70
Suicide Rate
Rank 155 globally 49
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 98 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 213 globally 37
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 189 globally 67
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

63
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 77
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 201 globally 47
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 223 globally 21
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 134 globally 75
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 168 globally 95
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 129 globally 63
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 44 globally 77
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 88 globally 66
Business Credit Access
Rank 58 globally 72
Investor Protection
Rank 68 globally 66
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 29 globally 75
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 168 globally 64
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 60 globally 70
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 53 globally 73

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 56 globally 57
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 63 globally 88
ATM Availability
Rank 11 globally 97
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 202 globally 32
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 190 globally 62

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

56
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 72 globally 39
Crypto Regulation
Rank 39 globally 76
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 46 globally 29
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 105 globally 69
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 58 globally 24

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

76
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
59
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 53 globally 55
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 121 globally 62
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

73
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 53 globally 78
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 124 globally 85
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 136 globally 54
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 60 globally 66
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 96
Central Bank Independence
Rank 56 globally 76
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 215 globally 14
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 125 globally 72
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 71 globally 60
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 60 globally 57
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 78
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 83
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 112 globally 65
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 62 globally 64
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

50
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 179 globally 28
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 166 globally 45
Electricity Cost
Rank 112 globally 68
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 196 globally 60
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

40
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 103 globally 52
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 152 globally 42
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 188 globally 24
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 195 globally 32
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 160 globally 44
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 159 globally 45
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 197 globally 33

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

69
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 155 globally 64
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 109 globally 89
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 148 globally 71

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

67
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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 192 globally 40
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 134 globally 87
Car Purchase Index
Rank 70 globally 27
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 174 globally 80
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 48 globally 95
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 81 globally 68

Personal Services

4 indicators

69
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Haircut Cost
Rank 145 globally 65
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 136 globally 72
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 117 globally 77
Local Services Cost
Rank 143 globally 63
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
57
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Logistics Performance
Rank 66 globally 48
Rail Network Density
Rank 22 globally 79
Airport Connectivity
Rank 64 globally 59
Port Connectivity
Rank 57 globally 35
66
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Road Quality
Rank 36 globally 78
Traffic Congestion
Rank 110 globally 52
Road Density
Rank 92 globally 61
Traffic Deaths
Rank 60 globally 85
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 37

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

81
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Power Outages
Rank 40 globally 97
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 83 globally 47
CO2 Intensity
Rank 28 globally 78
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 47 globally 76
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 62 globally 74
Mobile Speed
Rank 55 globally 75
5G Coverage
Rank 64 globally 40

Public Transport

4 indicators

54
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 56 globally 65
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 32
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

62
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 117 globally 60
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 67 globally 64
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

78
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 49 globally 71
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 56 globally 89
Rainy Days
Rank 79 globally 71
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

73
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 95 globally 66
Forest Cover
Rank 98 globally 46

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

74
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 41 globally 69
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 25 globally 80
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 40 globally 67
Recovery Time
Rank 48 globally 78

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

61
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 42 globally 66
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 40 globally 42
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 14 globally 85
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 40 globally 55
Restaurant Density
Rank 46 globally 64
Street Food Scene
Rank 34 globally 57
Local Market Quality
Rank 29 globally 68
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 45 globally 58
Local Freshness
Rank 27 globally 75
Local Authenticity
Rank 32 globally 55

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

63
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 146 globally 85
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 33 globally 58
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 38 globally 48
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 79 globally 80
Child Safety Score
Rank 41 globally 79
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 41 globally 72

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 30 globally 85
Veterinary Quality
Rank 47 globally 75
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 104 globally 62
Pet Food Prices
Rank 100 globally 60
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 39 globally 70
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
77
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 39 globally 83
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 72 globally 73
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 43 globally 80
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 50 globally 65
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 30 globally 90
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 64 globally 77
Border Openness
Rank 36 globally 91
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 46 globally 77
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 106 globally 89
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 5 globally 91
Remote Work Legality
Rank 84 globally 61
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 81 globally 72
Remote Job Market
Rank 47 globally 77
Coworking Density
Rank 42 globally 69
Nomad Community
Rank 43 globally 64
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 55 globally 74
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 40 globally 82
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 80
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 84 globally 67
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 34 globally 82
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 37 globally 81
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 80
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 37 globally 86
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 43 globally 81
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 40 globally 82
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 57 globally 93
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 173 globally 70
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 90 globally 60
Local Language Barrier
Rank 93 globally 63
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 57 globally 73
Expat Community Size
Rank 103 globally 40
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 58 globally 72
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 93 globally 65
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 68 globally 65
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 78 globally 66
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 71 globally 63
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 82 globally 67
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 53 globally 60
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 54 globally 72
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 60 globally 71
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 74
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 59 globally 75
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 52 globally 77
Accommodation Availability
Rank 42 globally 74
Booking & Transparency
Rank 60 globally 78

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

81
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 39 globally 74
Digital Travel Services
Rank 49 globally 81
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 41 globally 87
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 50 globally 80
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 33 globally 69
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 42 globally 82
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 9 globally 88
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 38 globally 74
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 91
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 12 globally 89
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 24 globally 85

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

67
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Hotel Cost
Rank 175 globally 64
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 171 globally 66
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 170 globally 67
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 173 globally 69
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 164 globally 71
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 208 globally 76
Off-Season Usability
Rank 50 globally 79
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 47 globally 77
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 217 globally 71
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

72
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Press Freedom
Rank 99 globally 64
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 64 globally 77
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 80 globally 74

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 48 globally 63
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 29 globally 72
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 80
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 37 globally 70
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 51 globally 65
Housing Support Score
Rank 35 globally 64
Social Mobility Score
Rank 41 globally 64
Social Cohesion
Rank 59 globally 71
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Gender Equality
Rank 55 globally 72
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 59 globally 71
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 68 globally 67
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 64 globally 68
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 63 globally 69

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

68
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 62 globally 72
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 64 globally 64
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 58 globally 71
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 68 globally 66
Pride Culture
Rank 61 globally 64
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Disability Support Score
Rank 43 globally 72
Public Accessibility
Rank 49 globally 67
Digital Accessibility
Rank 43 globally 76
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 39 globally 77

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

65
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 81
Secularization Score
Rank 49 globally 56
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 180 globally 25
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 209 globally 28
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 130 globally 51
Foreign Population Share
Rank 119 globally 40
Population Density
Rank 93 globally 61
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 14 globally 73
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 28 globally 65