Country profile

Djibouti: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Djibouti 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 Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Conflicts & Political Security stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Religion & Worldviews, Internet & Connectivity and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 48.33 points
Global rank Rank 187 globally
Continental rank Rank 30 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 Djibouti

Why is Djibouti 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 Djibouti?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

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

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

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 Djibouti 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

Djibouti 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; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Djibouti

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

66
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Homicide Rate
Rank 103 globally 89
Petty Crime Index
Rank 127 globally 52
Women's Safety
Rank 152 globally 50
Organized Crime
Rank 121 globally 50
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 169 globally 63
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 134 globally 86
Political Violence
Rank 137 globally 76
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 167 globally 76
Terrorism Risk
Rank 169 globally 91

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

61
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Flood Risk
Rank 34 globally 73
Storm Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
Earthquake Risk
Rank 139 globally 61
Drought Risk
Rank 215 globally 18
Wildfire Risk
Rank 86 globally 55
Landslide Risk
Rank 114 globally 52
Tsunami Risk
Rank 119 globally 59
Volcano Risk
Rank 185 globally 63

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

48
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State Surveillance
Rank 158 globally 50
Internet Censorship
Rank 155 globally 54
Internet Freedom
Rank 167 globally 46
Data Protection Laws
Rank 184 globally 30
VPN Access
Rank 153 globally 59
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 141 globally 54
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Rule of Law
Rank 170 globally 40
Property Rights Security
Rank 171 globally 41
Corruption Perception
Rank 170 globally 31
Police Effectiveness
Rank 146 globally 50
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

52
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Political Stability
Rank 132 globally 57
Economic Resilience
Rank 71 globally 65
Government Efficiency
Rank 164 globally 46
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 201 globally 30
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 180 globally 42
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 167 globally 55
Emergency Care
Rank 173 globally 42
Medicine Access
Rank 170 globally 51
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 173 globally 44
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 48
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 137 globally 64
Doctor Density
Rank 194 globally 8
Hospital Beds
Rank 161 globally 26
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 178 globally 73
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 115 globally 58
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 196 globally 28

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 196 globally 31
Noise Pollution
Rank 157 globally 45
UV Radiation
Rank 222 globally 13
Tap Water Safety
Rank 161 globally 62
Sanitation
Rank 161 globally 45
Waste Management
Rank 148 globally 26
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Life Expectancy
Rank 197 globally 46
Infectious Diseases
Rank 189 globally 43
Obesity Rate
Rank 31 globally 86
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 205 globally 15
Mental Health
Rank 200 globally 48
Suicide Rate
Rank 150 globally 50
Maternal Mortality
Rank 182 globally 35
Vaccination Rate
Rank 195 globally 72
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 1 globally 95
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 108 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 90
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 85 globally 80
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 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 18 globally 89
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 184 globally 56
Capital Market Depth
Rank 182 globally 50
Business Credit Access
Rank 153 globally 52
Investor Protection
Rank 172 globally 39
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 167 globally 41
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 153 globally 66
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 204 globally 33
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 190 globally 36

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

58
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 137 globally 38
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 136 globally 78
Fintech Development
Rank 203 globally 12
ATM Availability
Rank 163 globally 55
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

33
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 176 globally 19
Crypto Regulation
Rank 137 globally 36
Legal Status
Rank 141 globally 38
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 168 globally 9
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

47
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 135 globally 35
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 203 globally 30
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 100 globally 58
Days to Register a Company
Rank 205 globally 30

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

68
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 167 globally 42
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 41 globally 97
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 69
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 15 globally 91
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 159 globally 51
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 79
Central Bank Independence
Rank 122 globally 65
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 211 globally 18
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 14 globally 96
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 162 globally 21
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 186 globally 13
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 224 globally 13
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 156 globally 49
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 165 globally 22
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

71
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 56 globally 58
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 74 globally 67
Electricity Cost
Rank 122 globally 64
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

62
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 97 globally 66
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 106 globally 59
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 104 globally 67
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 115 globally 58
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 107 globally 67
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 86 globally 72

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

64
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 130 globally 75
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 149 globally 73
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 139 globally 67
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 31 globally 80
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 162 globally 63
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 154 globally 77
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 95 globally 65

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 115 globally 78
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 90 globally 87
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 90 globally 85
Local Services Cost
Rank 105 globally 79
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38
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 59 globally 41
Airport Connectivity
Rank 125 globally 36
Port Connectivity
Rank 39 globally 42
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 56 globally 65
Road Density
Rank 175 globally 48
Traffic Deaths
Rank 179 globally 46
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

46
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 182 globally 60
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 187 globally 15
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 181 globally 12
CO2 Intensity
Rank 151 globally 32
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 182 globally 4
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

36
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Transit Coverage
Rank 126 globally 40
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

53
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 184 globally 45
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

62
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 224 globally 18
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 9 globally 93
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 227 globally 11
Seasonal Variation
Rank 118 globally 75

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

30
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Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 53
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 217 globally 5
Biodiversity Index
Rank 200 globally 42
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 187 globally 17
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 220 globally 21
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 204 globally 18
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 200 globally 22
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 188 globally 28
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 179 globally 24
Restaurant Density
Rank 188 globally 24
Street Food Scene
Rank 176 globally 25
Local Market Quality
Rank 167 globally 31
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 188 globally 18
Local Freshness
Rank 175 globally 32
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

37
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 189 globally 43
Child Safety Score
Rank 177 globally 42
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 180 globally 25

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 111 globally 60
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 186 globally 20
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 198 globally 25
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 179 globally 46
E-Government
Rank 194 globally 40
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 169 globally 48
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 188 globally 38
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 150 globally 35
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 186 globally 40
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 177 globally 44
Border Openness
Rank 174 globally 39
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 168 globally 38
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 173 globally 30
Remote Work Legality
Rank 84 globally 61
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 154 globally 54
Remote Job Market
Rank 201 globally 36
Coworking Density
Rank 182 globally 24
Nomad Community
Rank 191 globally 18
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 187 globally 29
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 46
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 48
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 151 globally 52
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 163 globally 47
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 187 globally 36
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 159 globally 50
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 177 globally 42
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 179 globally 40
Residence Status Stability
Rank 170 globally 48
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 177 globally 42
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 206 globally 13
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 201 globally 31
Integration Ease
Rank 182 globally 52
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 197 globally 42
Expat Community Size
Rank 98 globally 41
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 194 globally 42
International Schools
Rank 192 globally 31
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 178 globally 39
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 180 globally 27
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 174 globally 34
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 184 globally 29
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 42
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 139 globally 44
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 177 globally 40
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 169 globally 40
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 177 globally 45
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Hotel Quality
Rank 172 globally 39
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 183 globally 36
Accommodation Availability
Rank 168 globally 36
Booking & Transparency
Rank 185 globally 39

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

41
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 139 globally 41
Digital Travel Services
Rank 200 globally 35
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 179 globally 48
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 195 globally 39
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 209 globally 25
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 194 globally 37
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 207 globally 37
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 201 globally 30
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 151 globally 54
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 176 globally 44
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 218 globally 29

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

88
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 57 globally 93
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 121 globally 82
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 80 globally 87
Off-Season Usability
Rank 176 globally 59
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 169 globally 55
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

28
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Press Freedom
Rank 190 globally 30
Democracy Index
Rank 198 globally 24
Personal Freedom
Rank 192 globally 45
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 205 globally 13

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 201 globally 68
PISA Score
Rank 188 globally 10
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 206 globally 8
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 214 globally 48
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 180 globally 19
Social Mobility Score
Rank 185 globally 24
Social Cohesion
Rank 182 globally 40
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Gender Equality
Rank 195 globally 38
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 191 globally 36
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 185 globally 29
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 190 globally 25
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 188 globally 29

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

22
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 135 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 175 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 186 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 182 globally 19
Pride Culture
Rank 183 globally 15
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Disability Support Score
Rank 183 globally 27
Public Accessibility
Rank 180 globally 32
Digital Accessibility
Rank 189 globally 26
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 199 globally 28

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

17
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 205 globally 22
Secularization Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 214 globally 8
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 208 globally 18

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 61 globally 78
Fertility Rate
Rank 59 globally 88
Population Growth
Rank 70 globally 52
Net Migration Rate
Rank 78 globally 53
Urbanization Rate
Rank 73 globally 74
Foreign Population Share
Rank 66 globally 65
Population Density
Rank 60 globally 67
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14