Country profile

Swaziland: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Swaziland 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 Dining & Going Out 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 Social System & Social Cohesion, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 52.46 points
Global rank Rank 169 globally
Continental rank Rank 18 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 Swaziland

Why is Swaziland 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 Swaziland?

Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out 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 Social System & Social Cohesion, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

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

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 Swaziland 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

Swaziland 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 Swaziland

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

56
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Homicide Rate
Rank 194 globally 70
Petty Crime Index
Rank 149 globally 47
Women's Safety
Rank 163 globally 47
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 138 globally 73
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 128 globally 88
Political Violence
Rank 153 globally 72
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 104 globally 87
Terrorism Risk
Rank 119 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

70
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Flood Risk
Rank 60 globally 58
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 28 globally 90
Drought Risk
Rank 169 globally 51
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 129 globally 48
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

48
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State Surveillance
Rank 158 globally 50
Internet Censorship
Rank 162 globally 53
Internet Freedom
Rank 163 globally 48
Data Protection Laws
Rank 194 globally 27
VPN Access
Rank 162 globally 57
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 134 globally 55
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Rule of Law
Rank 159 globally 42
Property Rights Security
Rank 163 globally 42
Corruption Perception
Rank 183 globally 27
Police Effectiveness
Rank 157 globally 49
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

53
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Political Stability
Rank 140 globally 56
Economic Resilience
Rank 165 globally 53
Government Efficiency
Rank 155 globally 48
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 137 globally 52
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

53
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 180 globally 42
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 133 globally 64
Emergency Care
Rank 161 globally 46
Medicine Access
Rank 149 globally 58
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 160 globally 48
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 173 globally 50
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 86
Doctor Density
Rank 166 globally 20
Hospital Beds
Rank 127 globally 37
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 167 globally 78
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 92 globally 65
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 147 globally 46

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 118 globally 69
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 191 globally 45
Sanitation
Rank 127 globally 63
Waste Management
Rank 123 globally 36
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Life Expectancy
Rank 204 globally 41
Infectious Diseases
Rank 199 globally 38
Obesity Rate
Rank 156 globally 63
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 205 globally 15
Mental Health
Rank 204 globally 47
Suicide Rate
Rank 227 globally 15
Maternal Mortality
Rank 165 globally 41
Vaccination Rate
Rank 155 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 91 globally 69
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 5 globally 93
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

74
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 97 globally 86
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 127 globally 50
Social Security Burden
Rank 24 globally 94
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 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 52 globally 80
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 146 globally 14
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 168 globally 58
Capital Market Depth
Rank 142 globally 58
Business Credit Access
Rank 133 globally 57
Investor Protection
Rank 173 globally 38
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 175 globally 39
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 146 globally 67
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 138 globally 48
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 129 globally 53

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

66
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 150 globally 32
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 136 globally 78
Fintech Development
Rank 111 globally 61
ATM Availability
Rank 114 globally 76
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

25
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 166 globally 21
Crypto Regulation
Rank 146 globally 34
Legal Status
Rank 153 globally 36
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 168 globally 9
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 34
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

55
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 181 globally 41
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 188 globally 35

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 149 globally 50
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 72 globally 92
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 94 globally 65
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 145 globally 53
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 139 globally 62
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 183 globally 34
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 78 globally 81
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 159 globally 23
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 148 globally 24
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 229 globally 7
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 128 globally 60
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 165 globally 22
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

75
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 49 globally 61
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 69
Electricity Cost
Rank 81 globally 80
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

82
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 36 globally 79
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 72 globally 79
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 61 globally 77
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 52 globally 78
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 57 globally 88
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 56 globally 84

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

90
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 81 globally 80
Burger Menu Price
Rank 77 globally 93
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 31 globally 96
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 34 globally 95
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

77
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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 80 globally 68
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
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 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 133 globally 55
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 96 globally 89
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 48 globally 74

Personal Services

4 indicators

91
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Haircut Cost
Rank 71 globally 88
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 51 globally 95
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 39 globally 93
Local Services Cost
Rank 66 globally 88
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17
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 88 globally 23
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 71 globally 58
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 134 globally 54
Traffic Deaths
Rank 175 globally 47
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

62
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 163 globally 90
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 86 globally 45
CO2 Intensity
Rank 82 globally 51
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 176 globally 6
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

32
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Transit Coverage
Rank 152 globally 30
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 181 globally 40
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

43
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 206 globally 41
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

83
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 33 globally 74
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 67 globally 72
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 118 globally 75

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

32
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 79 globally 51
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 200 globally 14
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 120 globally 39

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

33
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 175 globally 22
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 195 globally 37
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 177 globally 24
Recovery Time
Rank 200 globally 54

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

27
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 174 globally 28
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 160 globally 38
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 220 globally 15
Restaurant Density
Rank 208 globally 19
Street Food Scene
Rank 215 globally 16
Local Market Quality
Rank 200 globally 25
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 203 globally 15
Local Freshness
Rank 194 globally 28
Local Authenticity
Rank 220 globally 14

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

35
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 189 globally 43
Child Safety Score
Rank 196 globally 35
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 147 globally 40
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 161 globally 58
E-Government
Rank 183 globally 44
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 156 globally 51
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 175 globally 43
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 181 globally 27
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 155 globally 50
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 165 globally 50
Border Openness
Rank 151 globally 48
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 168 globally 38
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 75 globally 93
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 151 globally 34
Remote Work Legality
Rank 164 globally 45
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 147 globally 56
Remote Job Market
Rank 143 globally 52
Coworking Density
Rank 175 globally 26
Nomad Community
Rank 183 globally 20
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 142 globally 44
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 164 globally 48
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 53
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 162 globally 50
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 49
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 174 globally 41
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 170 globally 48
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 162 globally 49
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 159 globally 49
Residence Status Stability
Rank 155 globally 53
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 164 globally 47
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 149 globally 28
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 183 globally 50
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

54
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 57 globally 69
Local Language Barrier
Rank 80 globally 65
Integration Ease
Rank 155 globally 57
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 154 globally 53
Expat Community Size
Rank 152 globally 29
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 143 globally 57
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 186 globally 37
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 189 globally 25
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 188 globally 30
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 27
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 42
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 124 globally 46
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 162 globally 44
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 160 globally 42
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 52
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Hotel Quality
Rank 169 globally 40
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 174 globally 40
Accommodation Availability
Rank 191 globally 30
Booking & Transparency
Rank 169 globally 43

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

49
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 155 globally 37
Digital Travel Services
Rank 168 globally 44
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 136 globally 62
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 157 globally 52
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 185 globally 30
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 160 globally 48
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 204 globally 41
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 189 globally 33
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 212 globally 22
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 217 globally 30
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 178 globally 46

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

92
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Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 47 globally 94
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 62 globally 91
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 68 globally 88
Off-Season Usability
Rank 165 globally 61
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 165 globally 56
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 17 globally 89
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

34
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Press Freedom
Rank 156 globally 42
Democracy Index
Rank 194 globally 25
Personal Freedom
Rank 180 globally 48
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 188 globally 22

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

57
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 158 globally 89
PISA Score
Rank 161 globally 22
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 192 globally 12
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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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 195 globally 31
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 195 globally 15
Social Mobility Score
Rank 200 globally 19
Social Cohesion
Rank 185 globally 39
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Gender Equality
Rank 179 globally 44
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 172 globally 41
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 176 globally 32
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 174 globally 29
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

18
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 187 globally 20
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 178 globally 23
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 185 globally 18
Pride Culture
Rank 183 globally 15
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Disability Support Score
Rank 180 globally 28
Public Accessibility
Rank 176 globally 33
Digital Accessibility
Rank 185 globally 28
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 181 globally 34

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

57
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 125 globally 73
Secularization Score
Rank 147 globally 37
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 131 globally 64

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 59 globally 88
Population Growth
Rank 97 globally 44
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 209 globally 12
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 6 globally 94
Single-Person Households
Rank 125 globally 23