Country profile

Curacao: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Curacao is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Climate & Weather and Society & Freedom 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 Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 65.49 points
Global rank Rank 61 globally
Continental rank Rank 8 in North 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 Curacao

Why is Curacao especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Curacao?

Conflicts & Political Security, Climate & Weather and Society & Freedom 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 Food & Basic Goods.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Curacao?

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 Curacao 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

Curacao 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 healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure 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.

All ratings and indicators for Curacao

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

58
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Homicide Rate
Rank 205 globally 64
Petty Crime Index
Rank 124 globally 53
Women's Safety
Rank 110 globally 59
Organized Crime
Rank 121 globally 50
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 101 globally 80
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 41 globally 68
Storm Risk
Rank 166 globally 56
Earthquake Risk
Rank 81 globally 76
Drought Risk
Rank 186 globally 42
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 9 globally 90
Tsunami Risk
Rank 97 globally 70
Volcano Risk
Rank 121 globally 96

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 37 globally 80
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 37 globally 79
Data Protection Laws
Rank 49 globally 82
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 50 globally 70
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Rule of Law
Rank 43 globally 74
Property Rights Security
Rank 35 globally 74
Corruption Perception
Rank 15 globally 78
Police Effectiveness
Rank 31 globally 76
Expropriation Risk
Rank 38 globally 75
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 78 globally 71
Economic Resilience
Rank 117 globally 60
Government Efficiency
Rank 41 globally 76
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 44 globally 69
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 72 globally 67
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 50 globally 79
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 54 globally 75
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 57 globally 72
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 48 globally 85
Doctor Density
Rank 107 globally 53
Hospital Beds
Rank 79 globally 48
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 78 globally 63

Environmental Health

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 70 globally 84
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 38 globally 95
Waste Management
Rank 26 globally 84
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Life Expectancy
Rank 89 globally 77
Infectious Diseases
Rank 51 globally 85
Obesity Rate
Rank 156 globally 63
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 109 globally 48
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 84 globally 64
Maternal Mortality
Rank 77 globally 76
Vaccination Rate
Rank 146 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 138 globally 59
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 71 globally 82
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 197 globally 60
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 214 globally 20
Social Security Burden
Rank 175 globally 55
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 207 globally 38
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 175 globally 59
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 132 globally 18
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 103 globally 64
Business Credit Access
Rank 62 globally 71
Investor Protection
Rank 30 globally 75
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 45 globally 70
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 127 globally 69
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 60 globally 70
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 50 globally 74

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 64 globally 55
Banking Stability
Rank 141 globally 72
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 74 globally 81
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 26 globally 56
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

54
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 134 globally 26
Crypto Regulation
Rank 73 globally 55
Legal Status
Rank 61 globally 61
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 7 globally 72
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 64 globally 21

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 45
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 96 globally 69
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 79 globally 70
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 48 globally 96
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 132 globally 55
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 70 globally 64
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 48 globally 97
Central Bank Independence
Rank 92 globally 69
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 131 globally 58
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 220 globally 15
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 53 globally 67
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 70 globally 50
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 151 globally 62
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 57 globally 79
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 41 globally 79
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

51
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 168 globally 31
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 47
Electricity Cost
Rank 199 globally 38
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 152 globally 39
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 152 globally 49
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 150 globally 48
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 172 globally 55
Cappuccino (Café)
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

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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 80 globally 68
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 154 globally 77
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 163 globally 81
Car Purchase Index
Rank 55 globally 37
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 170 globally 48
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 178 globally 56
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 171 globally 70
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 172 globally 48

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 175 globally 53
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 167 globally 60
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 154 globally 62
Local Services Cost
Rank 172 globally 50
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 96 globally 43
Port Connectivity
Rank 70 globally 30
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Road Quality
Rank 103 globally 50
Traffic Congestion
Rank 115 globally 50
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 116 globally 71
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 93 globally 89
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 180 globally 16
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 177 globally 13
CO2 Intensity
Rank 197 globally 19
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 68 globally 69
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 55 globally 79
Mobile Speed
Rank 64 globally 72
5G Coverage
Rank 64 globally 40

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 98 globally 48
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 36 globally 72
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 41 globally 66
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 2 globally 89
Sunshine Hours
Rank 25 globally 97
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 34 globally 83
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 87
Mountain Access
Rank 201 globally 8
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 117 globally 55
Biodiversity Index
Rank 205 globally 40
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 99 globally 44
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 173 globally 45
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 81 globally 47
Recovery Time
Rank 51 globally 77

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 65 globally 48
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 121 globally 64
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 125 globally 35
Restaurant Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Street Food Scene
Rank 133 globally 34
Local Market Quality
Rank 184 globally 28
Café Culture
Rank 108 globally 40
Local Freshness
Rank 197 globally 27
Local Authenticity
Rank 133 globally 32

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 75
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 69 globally 83
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 73 globally 58

Pet-Friendly

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 69 globally 68
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 169 globally 40
Pet Food Prices
Rank 167 globally 42
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 65 globally 58
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 79 globally 76
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 47 globally 79
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 72 globally 57
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 81 globally 71
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 62 globally 84
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 63 globally 72
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 80 globally 62
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 55 globally 80
Remote Job Market
Rank 54 globally 75
Coworking Density
Rank 104 globally 43
Nomad Community
Rank 85 globally 47
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 55 globally 74
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 77
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 77
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 63 globally 72
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 74
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 49 globally 77
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 80
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 66 globally 78
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 73 globally 73
Residence Status Stability
Rank 50 globally 79
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 70 globally 73
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 83 globally 63
Local Language Barrier
Rank 93 globally 63
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 48 globally 75
Expat Community Size
Rank 51 globally 54
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 64 globally 71
International Schools
Rank 66 globally 52
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 44 globally 77
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 29 globally 80
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 33 globally 80
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 77
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 76 globally 55
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 46 globally 73
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 41 globally 75
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 53 globally 75
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 69 globally 69
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 48 globally 78
Accommodation Availability
Rank 89 globally 58
Booking & Transparency
Rank 43 globally 81

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 92 globally 54
Digital Travel Services
Rank 57 globally 77
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 86
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 54 globally 79
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 102 globally 47
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 62 globally 74
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 83 globally 58
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 18 globally 92
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 182 globally 45

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

58
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Hotel Cost
Rank 203 globally 52
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 203 globally 54
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 180 globally 62
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 182 globally 63
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 199 globally 61
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 68 globally 88
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 74 globally 72
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 8 globally 87
Democracy Index
Rank 10 globally 89
Personal Freedom
Rank 9 globally 86
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 57 globally 79

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 65 globally 54
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 50 globally 62
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 45
Housing Support Score
Rank 75 globally 49
Social Mobility Score
Rank 84 globally 53
Social Cohesion
Rank 37 globally 75
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Gender Equality
Rank 42 globally 74
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 49 globally 73
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 30 globally 81
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 30 globally 82
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 32 globally 80

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

78
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 67 globally 68
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 27 globally 82
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 29 globally 83
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 42 globally 80
Pride Culture
Rank 33 globally 77
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Disability Support Score
Rank 57 globally 67
Public Accessibility
Rank 46 globally 68
Digital Accessibility
Rank 47 globally 75
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 44 globally 75

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

72
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 34 globally 87
Secularization Score
Rank 61 globally 53
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 46 globally 75

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 162 globally 43
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 197 globally 18
Net Migration Rate
Rank 50 globally 60
Urbanization Rate
Rank 32 globally 89
Foreign Population Share
Rank 37 globally 79
Population Density
Rank 194 globally 43
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 11 globally 77
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 4 globally 95
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60