Country profile

Equatorial Guinea: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Equatorial Guinea 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 challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Vacation Costs, Conflicts & Political Security and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Internet & Connectivity.

Overall rating 45.22 points
Global rank Rank 200 globally
Continental rank Rank 37 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 Equatorial Guinea

Why is Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Internet & Connectivity.

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

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 Equatorial Guinea 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

Equatorial Guinea 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; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Equatorial Guinea

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

57
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Homicide Rate
Rank 182 globally 74
Petty Crime Index
Rank 191 globally 38
Women's Safety
Rank 181 globally 42
Organized Crime
Rank 136 globally 48
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 172 globally 62
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 133 globally 77
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 119 globally 85
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

73
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Flood Risk
Rank 54 globally 60
Storm Risk
Rank 47 globally 91
Earthquake Risk
Rank 76 globally 80
Drought Risk
Rank 28 globally 84
Wildfire Risk
Rank 71 globally 62
Landslide Risk
Rank 170 globally 39
Tsunami Risk
Rank 73 globally 80
Volcano Risk
Rank 175 globally 67

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

47
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State Surveillance
Rank 158 globally 50
Internet Censorship
Rank 152 globally 55
Internet Freedom
Rank 173 globally 44
Data Protection Laws
Rank 198 globally 26
VPN Access
Rank 153 globally 59
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
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Rule of Law
Rank 199 globally 29
Property Rights Security
Rank 196 globally 31
Corruption Perception
Rank 216 globally 16
Police Effectiveness
Rank 182 globally 42
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

50
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Political Stability
Rank 149 globally 54
Economic Resilience
Rank 142 globally 57
Government Efficiency
Rank 205 globally 33
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 133 globally 54
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 194 globally 38
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 201 globally 38
Emergency Care
Rank 193 globally 36
Medicine Access
Rank 193 globally 42
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 196 globally 36
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 48
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 220 globally 18
Doctor Density
Rank 206 globally 6
Hospital Beds
Rank 127 globally 37
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 156 globally 81
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 193 globally 29

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 195 globally 32
Noise Pollution
Rank 138 globally 50
UV Radiation
Rank 95 globally 29
Tap Water Safety
Rank 169 globally 55
Sanitation
Rank 172 globally 38
Waste Management
Rank 161 globally 22
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Life Expectancy
Rank 206 globally 40
Infectious Diseases
Rank 209 globally 33
Obesity Rate
Rank 80 globally 76
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 214 globally 13
Mental Health
Rank 181 globally 53
Suicide Rate
Rank 155 globally 49
Maternal Mortality
Rank 183 globally 34
Vaccination Rate
Rank 220 globally 58
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 150 globally 56
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 129 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 140 globally 81
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 75 globally 66
Social Security Burden
Rank 133 globally 69
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 161 globally 99
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 219 globally 21
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 220 globally 35
Capital Market Depth
Rank 219 globally 34
Business Credit Access
Rank 196 globally 41
Investor Protection
Rank 198 globally 28
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 205 globally 32
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 214 globally 45
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 216 globally 27
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 212 globally 26

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

47
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 177 globally 24
Banking Stability
Rank 202 globally 50
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 199 globally 67
Fintech Development
Rank 209 globally 8
ATM Availability
Rank 175 globally 45
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

22
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 194 globally 15
Crypto Regulation
Rank 167 globally 28
Legal Status
Rank 181 globally 27
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 6
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 157 globally 50
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

47
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 216 globally 21
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 199 globally 45
Days to Register a Company
Rank 227 globally 6

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

57
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 124 globally 58
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 72 globally 92
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 58 globally 74
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 188 globally 64
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 205 globally 41
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 212 globally 48
Central Bank Independence
Rank 177 globally 56
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 229 globally 1
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 226 globally 1
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 34
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 133 globally 29
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 156 globally 61
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 105 globally 66
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

73
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 47 globally 89
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

73
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 88 globally 55
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 80 globally 76
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 76 globally 71
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 72 globally 77
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 74 globally 81
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 86 globally 72

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 107 globally 85
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 142 globally 75
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 47 globally 97
Car Purchase Index
Rank 130 globally 5
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 140 globally 82
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 135 globally 56

Personal Services

4 indicators

85
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Haircut Cost
Rank 108 globally 81
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 86 globally 88
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 66 globally 90
Local Services Cost
Rank 101 globally 80
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 184 globally 29
Traffic Congestion
Rank 63 globally 62
Road Density
Rank 185 globally 46
Traffic Deaths
Rank 203 globally 33
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 195 globally 31
Electrification Rate
Rank 186 globally 55
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 26 globally 80
CO2 Intensity
Rank 87 globally 50
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

27
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Transit Coverage
Rank 179 globally 25
Transit Punctuality
Rank 191 globally 42
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 205 globally 35
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

49
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 117 globally 60
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 184 globally 45
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

61
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 138 globally 57
Sunshine Hours
Rank 215 globally 53
Humidity Comfort
Rank 227 globally 34
Rainy Days
Rank 207 globally 47
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

61
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Beach Quality
Rank 133 globally 49
Mountain Access
Rank 140 globally 30
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 100 globally 63
Biodiversity Index
Rank 25 globally 84
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

42
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 187 globally 17
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 65 globally 71
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 208 globally 17
Recovery Time
Rank 149 globally 62

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 205 globally 20
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 218 globally 17
Restaurant Density
Rank 211 globally 18
Street Food Scene
Rank 207 globally 18
Local Market Quality
Rank 184 globally 28
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 211 globally 13
Local Freshness
Rank 180 globally 31
Local Authenticity
Rank 217 globally 17

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

36
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 50
Child Safety Score
Rank 188 globally 38
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 111 globally 60
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 204 globally 15
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 198 globally 25
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 214 globally 23
E-Government
Rank 212 globally 32
Visa Processing Time
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 216 globally 25
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 199 globally 34
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 212 globally 15
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 198 globally 35
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 216 globally 13
Border Openness
Rank 201 globally 3
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 210 globally 13
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 178 globally 74
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 212 globally 13
Remote Work Legality
Rank 219 globally 23
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 220 globally 23
Remote Job Market
Rank 187 globally 41
Coworking Density
Rank 203 globally 19
Nomad Community
Rank 207 globally 14
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 154 globally 40
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 213 globally 22
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 211 globally 26
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 213 globally 25
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 209 globally 28
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 199 globally 31
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 211 globally 33
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 206 globally 25
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 206 globally 27
Residence Status Stability
Rank 206 globally 31
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 205 globally 27
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 189 globally 17
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 191 globally 40
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 134 globally 43
Local Language Barrier
Rank 168 globally 41
Integration Ease
Rank 187 globally 50
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 201 globally 41
Expat Community Size
Rank 124 globally 36
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 194 globally 42
International Schools
Rank 193 globally 30
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 178 globally 39
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 185 globally 26
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 169 globally 35
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 186 globally 28
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 28
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 216 globally 16
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 210 globally 26
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 212 globally 20
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 206 globally 34
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Hotel Quality
Rank 192 globally 31
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 210 globally 28
Accommodation Availability
Rank 206 globally 26
Booking & Transparency
Rank 209 globally 30

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 209 globally 21
Digital Travel Services
Rank 210 globally 32
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 208 globally 37
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 202 globally 34
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 217 globally 23
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 206 globally 32
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 213 globally 27
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 156 globally 50
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 176 globally 44
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 80 globally 71

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 47 globally 94
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 103 globally 86
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 92 globally 88
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 208 globally 53
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 209 globally 46
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

24
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Press Freedom
Rank 192 globally 28
Democracy Index
Rank 206 globally 21
Personal Freedom
Rank 214 globally 38
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 218 globally 8

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 170 globally 16
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
School Life Expectancy
Rank 186 globally 55
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 5
Housing Support Score
Rank 168 globally 23
Social Mobility Score
Rank 180 globally 27
Social Cohesion
Rank 187 globally 38
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Gender Equality
Rank 207 globally 32
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 205 globally 30
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 193 globally 27
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 180 globally 27
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 188 globally 29

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

24
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 132 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 181 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 173 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 185 globally 18
Pride Culture
Rank 176 globally 17
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Disability Support Score
Rank 180 globally 28
Public Accessibility
Rank 203 globally 24
Digital Accessibility
Rank 208 globally 20
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 195 globally 30

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

54
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 152 globally 65
Secularization Score
Rank 154 globally 36
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 140 globally 62

Demography

10 indicators

63
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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 2 globally 90
Net Migration Rate
Rank 31 globally 67
Urbanization Rate
Rank 86 globally 69
Foreign Population Share
Rank 72 globally 60
Population Density
Rank 68 globally 65
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 191 globally 40
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14