Country profile

Dominican Republic: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Dominican Republic is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Conflicts & Political Security, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Roads & Traffic Infrastructure and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 58.56 points
Global rank Rank 126 globally
Continental rank Rank 32 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 Dominican Republic

Why is Dominican Republic especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Dominican Republic?

Conflicts & Political Security, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Roads & Traffic Infrastructure and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Dominican Republic 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

Dominican Republic 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Dominican Republic

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

54
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Homicide Rate
Rank 184 globally 73
Petty Crime Index
Rank 182 globally 39
Women's Safety
Rank 163 globally 47
Organized Crime
Rank 130 globally 49
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 154 globally 67
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 94 globally 88
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 136 globally 44
Storm Risk
Rank 221 globally 14
Earthquake Risk
Rank 204 globally 24
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 187 globally 35
Tsunami Risk
Rank 168 globally 45
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

62
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State Surveillance
Rank 119 globally 63
Internet Censorship
Rank 120 globally 67
Internet Freedom
Rank 125 globally 61
Data Protection Laws
Rank 123 globally 49
VPN Access
Rank 105 globally 74
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 129 globally 56
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Rule of Law
Rank 126 globally 50
Property Rights Security
Rank 109 globally 55
Corruption Perception
Rank 148 globally 37
Police Effectiveness
Rank 132 globally 56
Expropriation Risk
Rank 109 globally 58
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

57
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Political Stability
Rank 132 globally 57
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 136 globally 53
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 127 globally 55
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 119 globally 59
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 132 globally 55
Medicine Access
Rank 115 globally 64
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 122 globally 58
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 68
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 110 globally 69
Doctor Density
Rank 84 globally 61
Hospital Beds
Rank 195 globally 15
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 126 globally 88
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 122 globally 53

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 124 globally 67
Noise Pollution
Rank 138 globally 50
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 175 globally 53
Sanitation
Rank 153 globally 50
Waste Management
Rank 144 globally 29
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Life Expectancy
Rank 124 globally 68
Infectious Diseases
Rank 147 globally 66
Obesity Rate
Rank 162 globally 62
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 176 globally 25
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 47 globally 76
Maternal Mortality
Rank 169 globally 40
Vaccination Rate
Rank 141 globally 86
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 92 globally 69
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 15 globally 90
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 97 globally 86
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 75 globally 66
Social Security Burden
Rank 130 globally 70
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 204 globally 43
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 166 globally 96
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 191 globally 44
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 132 globally 18
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 86 globally 67
Business Credit Access
Rank 89 globally 65
Investor Protection
Rank 107 globally 54
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 84 globally 63
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 117 globally 55
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 102 globally 58

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 109 globally 42
Banking Stability
Rank 7 globally 86
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 113 globally 60
ATM Availability
Rank 119 globally 75
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 79 globally 72
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

45
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 86 globally 35
Crypto Regulation
Rank 104 globally 44
Legal Status
Rank 95 globally 50
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 21 globally 52
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 46
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 9 globally 48

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

79
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 160 globally 33
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 147 globally 54
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 159 globally 53
Days to Register a Company
Rank 149 globally 46

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 89 globally 67
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 121 globally 86
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 90 globally 66
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 130 globally 81
Central Bank Independence
Rank 114 globally 66
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 139 globally 56
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 142 globally 68
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 107 globally 40
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 92 globally 42
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 107 globally 77
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 54 globally 79
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 112 globally 65
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 121 globally 35
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

68
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 106 globally 46
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 107 globally 58
Electricity Cost
Rank 71 globally 82
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 87 globally 67
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 102 globally 68
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 35 globally 82
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 181 globally 31
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 143 globally 54

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 114 globally 83
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

76
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 109 globally 9
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 141 globally 91
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 114 globally 80
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 96 globally 89
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 48 globally 74

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 108 globally 81
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 93 globally 86
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 105 globally 79
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 85 globally 49
Port Connectivity
Rank 74 globally 28
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 197 globally 34
Road Density
Rank 98 globally 60
Traffic Deaths
Rank 229 globally 1
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 141 globally 78
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 166 globally 29
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 133 globally 28
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

43
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Transit Coverage
Rank 89 globally 52
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 76 globally 63
Burnout Risk
Rank 97 globally 55
Public Holidays
Rank 14 globally 68

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 23 globally 77
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 144 globally 60
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 80 globally 90

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

72
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Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 87
Mountain Access
Rank 88 globally 45
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 59 globally 88
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 67 globally 60

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 70 globally 70
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 44
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

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 66 globally 52
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 99 globally 66
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 70 globally 47
Restaurant Density
Rank 72 globally 55
Street Food Scene
Rank 63 globally 50
Local Market Quality
Rank 97 globally 51
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 83 globally 46
Local Freshness
Rank 103 globally 54
Local Authenticity
Rank 72 globally 45

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 72 globally 27
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 150 globally 52
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 129 globally 42

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 104 globally 62
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 86 globally 60
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 116 globally 69
E-Government
Rank 125 globally 66
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 62
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 113 globally 45
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 131 globally 56
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 111 globally 65
Border Openness
Rank 103 globally 70
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 104 globally 60
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 75 globally 93
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 115 globally 40
Remote Work Legality
Rank 116 globally 55
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 151 globally 55
Remote Job Market
Rank 121 globally 59
Coworking Density
Rank 81 globally 49
Nomad Community
Rank 75 globally 50
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 109 globally 55
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 60
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 114 globally 63
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 134 globally 55
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 115 globally 58
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 114 globally 59
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 69
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 6 globally 92
Family Reunification
Rank 103 globally 68
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 25 globally 81
Residence Status Stability
Rank 111 globally 63
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 111 globally 60
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 149 globally 28
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 159 globally 37
Local Language Barrier
Rank 150 globally 46
Integration Ease
Rank 121 globally 63
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 120 globally 60
Expat Community Size
Rank 98 globally 41
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 139 globally 58
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 115 globally 58
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 112 globally 48
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 114 globally 55
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 120 globally 50
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 55
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 124 globally 46
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 116 globally 56
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 127 globally 53
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 61
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 129 globally 52
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 122 globally 56
Accommodation Availability
Rank 89 globally 58
Booking & Transparency
Rank 124 globally 58

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 103 globally 51
Digital Travel Services
Rank 119 globally 58
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 106 globally 70
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 102 globally 47
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 109 globally 63
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 39 globally 80
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 83 globally 58
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 45 globally 84
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 54 globally 78

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 141 globally 75
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 142 globally 75
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 98 globally 87
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 122 globally 84
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 187 globally 69
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 104 globally 70
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 118 globally 65
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

63
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Press Freedom
Rank 131 globally 53
Democracy Index
Rank 104 globally 65
Personal Freedom
Rank 97 globally 68
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 116 globally 60

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 129 globally 95
PISA Score
Rank 126 globally 36
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 138 globally 65
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 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 141 globally 33
Social Mobility Score
Rank 130 globally 43
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 123 globally 56
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 119 globally 54
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 113 globally 51
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 114 globally 50
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 116 globally 51

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

39
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 112 globally 37
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 108 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 113 globally 43
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 114 globally 37
Pride Culture
Rank 107 globally 34
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Disability Support Score
Rank 116 globally 47
Public Accessibility
Rank 108 globally 50
Digital Accessibility
Rank 113 globally 51
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 99 globally 58

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

63
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 81
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 94 globally 69

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 85 globally 68
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 53 globally 81
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 160 globally 49
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 105 globally 30