Country profile

Egypt: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Egypt is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Privacy & Surveillance.

Overall rating 55.13 points
Global rank Rank 153 globally
Continental rank Rank 12 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 Egypt

Why is Egypt 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 Egypt?

Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Privacy & Surveillance.

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

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 Egypt 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

Egypt 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; social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Egypt vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 47 points better on Society & Participation than Egypt.
  • Egypt vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 46 points better on Society & Participation than Egypt.
  • Egypt vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 50 points better on Society & Participation than Egypt.
  • Egypt vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 57 points better on Society & Participation than Egypt.
  • Egypt vs. United States
    Egypt performs about 50 points better on Costs than United States.

All ratings and indicators for Egypt

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 68 globally 93
Petty Crime Index
Rank 121 globally 54
Women's Safety
Rank 159 globally 48
Organized Crime
Rank 149 globally 46
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 164 globally 64
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 158 globally 80
Political Violence
Rank 180 globally 58
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 177 globally 73
Terrorism Risk
Rank 198 globally 65

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

54
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Flood Risk
Rank 223 globally 20
Storm Risk
Rank 75 globally 85
Earthquake Risk
Rank 123 globally 64
Drought Risk
Rank 223 globally 15
Wildfire Risk
Rank 53 globally 75
Landslide Risk
Rank 72 globally 62
Tsunami Risk
Rank 173 globally 43
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

21
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State Surveillance
Rank 212 globally 18
Internet Censorship
Rank 215 globally 16
Internet Freedom
Rank 212 globally 24
Data Protection Laws
Rank 208 globally 22
VPN Access
Rank 210 globally 22
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 163 globally 51
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Rule of Law
Rank 164 globally 41
Property Rights Security
Rank 163 globally 42
Corruption Perception
Rank 175 globally 30
Police Effectiveness
Rank 157 globally 49
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

46
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Political Stability
Rank 172 globally 48
Economic Resilience
Rank 195 globally 46
Government Efficiency
Rank 161 globally 47
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 173 globally 43
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 137 globally 55
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 175 globally 53
Emergency Care
Rank 156 globally 48
Medicine Access
Rank 168 globally 52
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 152 globally 50
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 142 globally 61
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 207 globally 29
Doctor Density
Rank 164 globally 23
Hospital Beds
Rank 173 globally 21
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 137 globally 86
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 156 globally 44

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 227 globally 21
UV Radiation
Rank 136 globally 25
Tap Water Safety
Rank 119 globally 82
Sanitation
Rank 127 globally 63
Waste Management
Rank 153 globally 25
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Life Expectancy
Rank 148 globally 62
Infectious Diseases
Rank 104 globally 76
Obesity Rate
Rank 215 globally 46
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 160 globally 31
Mental Health
Rank 102 globally 65
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 71 globally 77
Vaccination Rate
Rank 30 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 71 globally 73
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 114 globally 77
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 80 globally 88
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 94 globally 61
Social Security Burden
Rank 213 globally 42
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 94 globally 56
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 206 globally 33
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 51 globally 72
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 172 globally 57
Capital Market Depth
Rank 142 globally 58
Business Credit Access
Rank 158 globally 51
Investor Protection
Rank 166 globally 40
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 137 globally 49
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 200 globally 53
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 138 globally 48
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 147 globally 47

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 146 globally 33
Banking Stability
Rank 138 globally 73
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 153 globally 42
ATM Availability
Rank 139 globally 67
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 98 globally 52
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

26
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 86 globally 35
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 208 globally 20
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 146 globally 53
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

50
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 128 globally 40
Transaction Costs
Rank 154 globally 60
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 97 globally 44
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 127 globally 60
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 204 globally 43
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 119 globally 59
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 215 globally 19
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 202 globally 30
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 79
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 178 globally 48
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 156 globally 73
Central Bank Independence
Rank 201 globally 43
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 103 globally 63
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 172 globally 57
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 160 globally 22
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 78 globally 47
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 141 globally 68
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 218 globally 36
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 117 globally 63
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 177 globally 17
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 39 globally 64
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 35 globally 78
Electricity Cost
Rank 11 globally 97
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

87
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 52 globally 74
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 50 globally 85
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 41 globally 86
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 68 globally 79
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 69 globally 72
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 1 globally 100

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

96
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 18 globally 88
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 5 globally 97
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 6 globally 99
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 33 globally 98
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 10 globally 83

Personal Services

4 indicators

94
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Haircut Cost
Rank 4 globally 96
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 98 globally 84
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 27 globally 94
Local Services Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
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Logistics Performance
Rank 66 globally 48
Rail Network Density
Rank 63 globally 38
Airport Connectivity
Rank 49 globally 66
Port Connectivity
Rank 17 globally 60
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 222 globally 26
Road Density
Rank 203 globally 42
Traffic Deaths
Rank 127 globally 69
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 11

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

72
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Power Outages
Rank 83 globally 90
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 31 globally 80
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 181 globally 12
CO2 Intensity
Rank 134 globally 35
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 196 globally 95
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 131 globally 29
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 76 globally 25

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 40 globally 70
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

55
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 70 globally 70
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 130 globally 56
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

74
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 168 globally 50
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 56 globally 89
Rainy Days
Rank 7 globally 94
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 212 globally 50
Seasonal Variation
Rank 139 globally 67

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

44
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 144 globally 44
Biodiversity Index
Rank 210 globally 39
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 108 globally 42
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 205 globally 35
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 90 globally 45
Recovery Time
Rank 120 globally 67

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 70 globally 45
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 47 globally 38
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 200 globally 22
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 19 globally 81
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 34 globally 58
Restaurant Density
Rank 43 globally 66
Street Food Scene
Rank 19 globally 74
Local Market Quality
Rank 51 globally 61
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 53 globally 55
Local Freshness
Rank 68 globally 63
Local Authenticity
Rank 29 globally 58

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 115 globally 18
Playground Density
Rank 134 globally 40

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 26 globally 70
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 197 globally 35
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 189 globally 28
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 177 globally 47
E-Government
Rank 164 globally 53
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 174 globally 47
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 167 globally 45
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 110 globally 46
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 143 globally 53
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 158 globally 52
Border Openness
Rank 160 globally 46
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 128 globally 53
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 173 globally 30
Remote Work Legality
Rank 184 globally 41
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 171 globally 50
Remote Job Market
Rank 143 globally 52
Coworking Density
Rank 66 globally 55
Nomad Community
Rank 78 globally 49
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 138 globally 45
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 46
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 172 globally 50
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 175 globally 47
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 46
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 163 globally 44
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 145 globally 56
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 175 globally 45
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 189 globally 36
Residence Status Stability
Rank 174 globally 47
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 168 globally 46
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 194 globally 15
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 191 globally 40
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 164 globally 42
Integration Ease
Rank 179 globally 53
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 184 globally 46
Expat Community Size
Rank 178 globally 26
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 187 globally 45
International Schools
Rank 134 globally 41
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 193 globally 36
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 193 globally 23
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 188 globally 30
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 25
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 176 globally 41
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 113 globally 48
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 155 globally 47
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 169 globally 40
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 53
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 89 globally 62
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 152 globally 47
Accommodation Availability
Rank 74 globally 63
Booking & Transparency
Rank 160 globally 47

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

56
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 76 globally 58
Digital Travel Services
Rank 131 globally 54
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 149 globally 58
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 157 globally 52
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 8 globally 86
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 127 globally 59
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 93 globally 56
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 77 globally 75
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 29 globally 82
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 187 globally 44

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 109 globally 85
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 112 globally 85
Off-Season Usability
Rank 98 globally 71
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 133 globally 62
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

27
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Press Freedom
Rank 198 globally 26
Democracy Index
Rank 186 globally 29
Personal Freedom
Rank 214 globally 38
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 214 globally 10

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 192 globally 75
PISA Score
Rank 134 globally 34
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 124 globally 38
Education Expenditure
Rank 144 globally 63
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 19 globally 86
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 126 globally 37
Social Mobility Score
Rank 130 globally 43
Social Cohesion
Rank 175 globally 41
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Gender Equality
Rank 200 globally 36
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 198 globally 34
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 200 globally 25
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 201 globally 21
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 198 globally 25

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

16
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 196 globally 17
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 192 globally 16
Pride Culture
Rank 194 globally 13
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Disability Support Score
Rank 159 globally 35
Public Accessibility
Rank 166 globally 36
Digital Accessibility
Rank 179 globally 30
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 174 globally 37

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

17
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 208 globally 20
Secularization Score
Rank 204 globally 13
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 209 globally 12
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 117 globally 72
Population Growth
Rank 55 globally 56
Net Migration Rate
Rank 103 globally 48
Urbanization Rate
Rank 173 globally 33
Foreign Population Share
Rank 216 globally 23
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 191 globally 40
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7