Country profile

Denmark: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Denmark is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Safety & Risk, while Inclusion & Accessibility, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Work & Self-Employment Abroad stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Personal Services.

Overall rating 76.55 points
Global rank Rank 2 globally
Continental rank Rank 2 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 Denmark

Why is Denmark especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Denmark?

Inclusion & Accessibility, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Work & Self-Employment Abroad show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Personal Services.

How important is freedom, participation and the social environment for Denmark?

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 Denmark 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

Denmark is especially useful to compare with Germany, Spain and Portugal, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Thailand and United States work as contrast comparisons when social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Denmark

Denmark: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 34 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Denmark: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 87 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Denmark

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 44 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 25 globally 78
Women's Safety
Rank 6 globally 88
Organized Crime
Rank 30 globally 68
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 8 globally 95
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
92
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 12 globally 91
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 12 globally 95
Terrorism Risk
Rank 160 globally 93

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

79
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Flood Risk
Rank 48 globally 63
Storm Risk
Rank 145 globally 66
Earthquake Risk
Rank 1 globally 96
Drought Risk
Rank 63 globally 75
Wildfire Risk
Rank 45 globally 79
Landslide Risk
Rank 14 globally 88
Tsunami Risk
Rank 50 globally 91
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

95
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State Surveillance
Rank 2 globally 93
Internet Censorship
Rank 2 globally 96
Internet Freedom
Rank 6 globally 94
Data Protection Laws
Rank 1 globally 97
VPN Access
Rank 2 globally 98
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 5 globally 85
89
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Rule of Law
Rank 1 globally 93
Property Rights Security
Rank 3 globally 91
Corruption Perception
Rank 1 globally 90
Police Effectiveness
Rank 1 globally 92
Expropriation Risk
Rank 4 globally 92
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

87
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Political Stability
Rank 8 globally 88
Economic Resilience
Rank 7 globally 83
Government Efficiency
Rank 1 globally 95
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 4 globally 82
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

82
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 7 globally 84
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 16 globally 85
Emergency Care
Rank 10 globally 84
Medicine Access
Rank 9 globally 85
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 4 globally 90
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 78
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 83
Doctor Density
Rank 14 globally 83
Hospital Beds
Rank 112 globally 41
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 211 globally 24
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 11 globally 85

Environmental Health

6 indicators

92
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 41 globally 91
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 4 globally 90
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 9 globally 99
Waste Management
Rank 4 globally 92
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Life Expectancy
Rank 30 globally 92
Infectious Diseases
Rank 7 globally 93
Obesity Rate
Rank 56 globally 82
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 35 globally 72
Mental Health
Rank 12 globally 77
Suicide Rate
Rank 104 globally 59
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 59 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 166 globally 53
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 164 globally 71
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

39
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 228 globally 38
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 228 globally 10
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 223 globally 21
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 228 globally 11
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 227 globally 11
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 206 globally 57
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 60 globally 78
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 23 globally 84
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 5 globally 81
Capital Market Depth
Rank 5 globally 83
Business Credit Access
Rank 4 globally 85
Investor Protection
Rank 6 globally 85
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 45 globally 70
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 10 globally 84
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 4 globally 84
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 4 globally 87

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

70
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 11 globally 74
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 6 globally 92
Fintech Development
Rank 28 globally 96
ATM Availability
Rank 134 globally 70
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 225 globally 25
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 207 globally 39

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

54
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 44 globally 49
Crypto Regulation
Rank 15 globally 79
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 36 globally 35
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 228 globally 10
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 26 globally 35

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

36
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 203 globally 33
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
69
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 45
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 6 globally 97
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

86
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 16 globally 88
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 53 globally 75
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 3 globally 82
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 111 globally 87
Central Bank Independence
Rank 13 globally 87
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 113 globally 62
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 95
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 9 globally 92
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 16 globally 85
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 120 globally 75
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 195 globally 57
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 11 globally 94
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 4 globally 94
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

26
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 212 globally 18
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 206 globally 34
Electricity Cost
Rank 217 globally 25
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 220 globally 32
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 229 globally 30

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

12
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 208 globally 16
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 226 globally 2
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 223 globally 8
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 217 globally 18
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 213 globally 20
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 217 globally 10
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 200 globally 25

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

31
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 219 globally 19
Burger Menu Price
Rank 221 globally 18
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 222 globally 14
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 189 globally 42
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 208 globally 24

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

39
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Transit Cost
Rank 220 globally 22
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 221 globally 23
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 212 globally 57
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 200 globally 63
Car Purchase Index
Rank 22 globally 67
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 225 globally 15
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 226 globally 33
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Internet Cost
Rank 74 globally 70
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 113 globally 87
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 206 globally 37

Personal Services

4 indicators

29
/ 100
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Haircut Cost
Rank 221 globally 24
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 217 globally 32
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 213 globally 37
Local Services Cost
Rank 219 globally 23
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83
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Logistics Performance
Rank 2 globally 96
Rail Network Density
Rank 22 globally 79
Airport Connectivity
Rank 8 globally 90
Port Connectivity
Rank 35 globally 45
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Road Quality
Rank 10 globally 93
Traffic Congestion
Rank 115 globally 50
Road Density
Rank 34 globally 74
Traffic Deaths
Rank 6 globally 94
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 6 globally 93

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

90
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 26 globally 80
CO2 Intensity
Rank 22 globally 83
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 11 globally 94
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 15 globally 87
5G Coverage
Rank 9 globally 85

Public Transport

4 indicators

88
/ 100
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Transit Coverage
Rank 6 globally 88
Transit Punctuality
Rank 8 globally 88
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 2 globally 95
Walkability Score
Rank 3 globally 82
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

75
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 2 globally 96
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 2 globally 76
Burnout Risk
Rank 1 globally 85
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

58
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 199 globally 34
Sunshine Hours
Rank 204 globally 56
Humidity Comfort
Rank 155 globally 56
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

35
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 117 globally 55
Biodiversity Index
Rank 199 globally 43
Forest Cover
Rank 155 globally 21

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

84
/ 100
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 6 globally 91
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 85 globally 66
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 14 globally 88
Recovery Time
Rank 2 globally 98

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

77
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 15 globally 89
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 30 globally 48
Music & Nightlife
Rank 17 globally 72
Cinema Density
Rank 9 globally 86
Cultural Freedom
Rank 1 globally 92
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 29 globally 79
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 40 globally 55
Restaurant Density
Rank 34 globally 69
Street Food Scene
Rank 46 globally 54
Local Market Quality
Rank 23 globally 72
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 29 globally 65
Local Freshness
Rank 14 globally 83
Local Authenticity
Rank 44 globally 51

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

88
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 75
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 5 globally 91
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 20 globally 91
Child Safety Score
Rank 4 globally 93
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 72
Playground Density
Rank 2 globally 95

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

67
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 1 globally 92
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 214 globally 22
Pet Food Prices
Rank 215 globally 30
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 1 globally 90
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 3 globally 88
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90
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 7 globally 90
E-Government
Rank 1 globally 98
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 4 globally 92
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 2 globally 99
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 1 globally 100
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 1 globally 100
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 6 globally 89
Border Openness
Rank 1 globally 100
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 2 globally 98
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 196 globally 64
77
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 31 globally 77
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 8 globally 94
Remote Job Market
Rank 9 globally 91
Coworking Density
Rank 34 globally 73
Nomad Community
Rank 31 globally 70
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 11 globally 94
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 1 globally 100
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 2 globally 96
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 3 globally 91
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 1 globally 100
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 1 globally 100
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 23 globally 89
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 1 globally 100
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 7 globally 86
Residence Status Stability
Rank 1 globally 100
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 1 globally 100
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

75
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 70 globally 66
Local Language Barrier
Rank 45 globally 71
Integration Ease
Rank 27 globally 81
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 3 globally 99
Expat Community Size
Rank 51 globally 54
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 5 globally 97
International Schools
Rank 36 globally 60
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 19 globally 83
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 1 globally 100
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 11 globally 91
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 2 globally 98
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 92
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 9 globally 87
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 3 globally 97
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 3 globally 97
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 4 globally 97
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
96
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Hotel Quality
Rank 9 globally 96
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Accommodation Availability
Rank 14 globally 88
Booking & Transparency
Rank 1 globally 100

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

96
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 9 globally 94
Digital Travel Services
Rank 2 globally 98
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 7 globally 97
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 6 globally 96
79
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 24 globally 79
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 10 globally 94
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 137 globally 59
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 18 globally 85
69
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 70
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 33 globally 81
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 148 globally 55

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

51
/ 100
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Hotel Cost
Rank 206 globally 51
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 203 globally 54
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 222 globally 34
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 212 globally 48
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 153 globally 75
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 2 globally 99
Off-Season Usability
Rank 15 globally 89
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 2 globally 97
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 136 globally 81
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

92
/ 100
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Press Freedom
Rank 2 globally 90
Democracy Index
Rank 5 globally 93
Personal Freedom
Rank 3 globally 88
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 2 globally 97

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

90
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 17 globally 76
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 13 globally 82
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 9 globally 95
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 93
Gini Index
Rank 17 globally 89
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 18 globally 83
Housing Support Score
Rank 1 globally 90
Social Mobility Score
Rank 4 globally 85
Social Cohesion
Rank 2 globally 91
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Gender Equality
Rank 5 globally 88
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 4 globally 95
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 1 globally 100
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 2 globally 99
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 2 globally 98

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

99
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 1 globally 100
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 1 globally 100
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 2 globally 99
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 3 globally 99
Pride Culture
Rank 2 globally 96
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Disability Support Score
Rank 1 globally 100
Public Accessibility
Rank 1 globally 100
Digital Accessibility
Rank 1 globally 100
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 1 globally 100

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

81
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 1 globally 93
Secularization Score
Rank 4 globally 81
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 5 globally 85

Demography

10 indicators

62
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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 166 globally 28
Net Migration Rate
Rank 43 globally 63
Urbanization Rate
Rank 27 globally 91
Foreign Population Share
Rank 71 globally 62
Population Density
Rank 145 globally 54
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 1 globally 100