Country profile

Dominica: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Dominica is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Electricity & Energy stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 59.75 points
Global rank Rank 110 globally
Continental rank Rank 27 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 Dominica

Why is Dominica especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Dominica?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

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

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 Dominica 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

Dominica 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 residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Dominica

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

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Homicide Rate
Rank 214 globally 51
Petty Crime Index
Rank 82 globally 63
Women's Safety
Rank 110 globally 59
Organized Crime
Rank 22 globally 70
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 71 globally 86
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 57 globally 85
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 204 globally 23
Earthquake Risk
Rank 113 globally 66
Drought Risk
Rank 35 globally 82
Wildfire Risk
Rank 80 globally 57
Landslide Risk
Rank 194 globally 34
Tsunami Risk
Rank 155 globally 48
Volcano Risk
Rank 211 globally 32

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 83 globally 70
Internet Censorship
Rank 84 globally 75
Internet Freedom
Rank 83 globally 70
Data Protection Laws
Rank 118 globally 50
VPN Access
Rank 87 globally 78
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 63 globally 68
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Rule of Law
Rank 86 globally 59
Property Rights Security
Rank 83 globally 63
Corruption Perception
Rank 76 globally 59
Police Effectiveness
Rank 88 globally 66
Expropriation Risk
Rank 78 globally 67
Extradition Risk
Rank 70 globally 49

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

64
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Political Stability
Rank 62 globally 73
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 92 globally 62
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 114 globally 57
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 127 globally 58
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 128 globally 65
Emergency Care
Rank 111 globally 60
Medicine Access
Rank 109 globally 65
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 107 globally 62
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 140 globally 63
Doctor Density
Rank 138 globally 37
Hospital Beds
Rank 46 globally 58
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 82 globally 95
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 165 globally 38
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 100 globally 58

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 133 globally 65
Noise Pollution
Rank 20 globally 75
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 92 globally 90
Sanitation
Rank 93 globally 80
Waste Management
Rank 112 globally 38
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Life Expectancy
Rank 152 globally 61
Infectious Diseases
Rank 19 globally 89
Obesity Rate
Rank 177 globally 60
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 188 globally 21
Mental Health
Rank 142 globally 59
Suicide Rate
Rank 57 globally 73
Maternal Mortality
Rank 115 globally 63
Vaccination Rate
Rank 154 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 97 globally 67
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 67 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 79
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
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 51 globally 81
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 184 globally 56
Capital Market Depth
Rank 182 globally 50
Business Credit Access
Rank 145 globally 55
Investor Protection
Rank 80 globally 63
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 96 globally 61
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 153 globally 66
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 160 globally 43
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 185 globally 38

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 127 globally 40
Banking Stability
Rank 166 globally 64
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 136 globally 78
Fintech Development
Rank 193 globally 18
ATM Availability
Rank 152 globally 63
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 104 globally 44
Legal Status
Rank 109 globally 47
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 129 globally 13
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

74
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 139 globally 56
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 175 globally 50
Days to Register a Company
Rank 122 globally 52

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 110 globally 61
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 187 globally 37
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 76
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 127 globally 57
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 135 globally 57
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 226 globally 1
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 145 globally 26
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 78
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 143 globally 56
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 89 globally 50
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Housing & Utilities

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 119 globally 42
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 116 globally 55
Electricity Cost
Rank 160 globally 52
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 88 globally 55
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 124 globally 54
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 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 162 globally 60
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 134 globally 70
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 154 globally 65

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 167 globally 75
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 177 globally 73
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 134 globally 87
Car Purchase Index
Rank 119 globally 7
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 151 globally 90
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 140 globally 88
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 205 globally 43
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 197 globally 57
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 161 globally 50

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 154 globally 61
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 144 globally 69
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 139 globally 68
Local Services Cost
Rank 148 globally 60
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
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Road Quality
Rank 117 globally 45
Traffic Congestion
Rank 12 globally 82
Road Density
Rank 26 globally 75
Traffic Deaths
Rank 66 globally 84
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 156 globally 25
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 11 globally 95
CO2 Intensity
Rank 40 globally 67
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 155 globally 38
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 96 globally 52
Mobile Speed
Rank 155 globally 42
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 85 globally 62
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 192 globally 51
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 86 globally 71
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 24 globally 85

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 43 globally 76
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 150 globally 30
Recovery Time
Rank 92 globally 71

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 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 165 globally 27
Restaurant Density
Rank 172 globally 27
Street Food Scene
Rank 169 globally 27
Local Market Quality
Rank 173 globally 30
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 169 globally 23
Local Freshness
Rank 173 globally 33
Local Authenticity
Rank 162 globally 28

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 143 globally 87
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 115 globally 18
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 111 globally 60
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 107 globally 42
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 55 globally 79
E-Government
Rank 141 globally 62
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 93 globally 66
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 101 globally 64
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 145 globally 37
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 104 globally 64
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 76 globally 73
Border Openness
Rank 43 globally 89
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 107 globally 59
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 6 globally 97
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 57 globally 69
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 135 globally 55
Coworking Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Nomad Community
Rank 137 globally 34
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 128 globally 49
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 70
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 95 globally 64
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 92 globally 64
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 104 globally 61
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 69
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 90 globally 72
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 78 globally 73
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 90 globally 67
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 92 globally 72
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 19 globally 96
Integration Ease
Rank 37 globally 79
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 63 globally 72
Expat Community Size
Rank 70 globally 48
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 47 globally 76
International Schools
Rank 90 globally 48
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 44 globally 77
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 84 globally 57
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 95 globally 62
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 73 globally 62
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 68
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 124 globally 46
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 111 globally 57
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 93 globally 61
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 140 globally 56
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Hotel Quality
Rank 135 globally 51
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 112 globally 59
Accommodation Availability
Rank 145 globally 42
Booking & Transparency
Rank 109 globally 62

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 135 globally 42
Digital Travel Services
Rank 152 globally 48
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 158 globally 56
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 78 globally 73
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 141 globally 40
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 113 globally 62
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 49 globally 78
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 147 globally 43
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 70 globally 77
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 104 globally 66
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 46 globally 80

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 154 globally 72
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 151 globally 73
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 149 globally 74
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 153 globally 75
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 142 globally 65
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 139 globally 61
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

70
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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 97 globally 68
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 73 globally 77

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 138 globally 94
PISA Score
Rank 103 globally 42
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 127 globally 35
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 114 globally 40
Social Mobility Score
Rank 109 globally 47
Social Cohesion
Rank 83 globally 62
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Gender Equality
Rank 86 globally 64
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 83 globally 63
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 100 globally 55
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 99 globally 56

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 197 globally 9
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 122 globally 37
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 122 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 128 globally 34
Pride Culture
Rank 124 globally 28
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Disability Support Score
Rank 93 globally 53
Public Accessibility
Rank 96 globally 52
Digital Accessibility
Rank 113 globally 51
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 90 globally 61

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 69 globally 83
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 197 globally 18
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 95 globally 65
Foreign Population Share
Rank 53 globally 72
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 191 globally 40
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37