Country profile

Fiji: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Fiji is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs, while Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Taxes & Finance 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, Social System & Social Cohesion and Internet & Connectivity.

Overall rating 57.64 points
Global rank Rank 140 globally
Continental rank Rank 10 in Oceania

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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 Fiji

Why is Fiji especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs.

Which topics stand out positively for Fiji?

Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Taxes & Finance 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, Social System & Social Cohesion and Internet & Connectivity.

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

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 Fiji 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

Fiji 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses 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

  • Fiji vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 35 points better on Infrastructure than Fiji.
  • Fiji vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 38 points better on Infrastructure than Fiji.
  • Fiji vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 43 points better on Infrastructure than Fiji.
  • Fiji vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 47 points better on Infrastructure than Fiji.
  • Fiji vs. United States
    United States performs about 34 points better on Infrastructure than Fiji.

All ratings and indicators for Fiji

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

74
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Homicide Rate
Rank 90 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 86 globally 62
Women's Safety
Rank 110 globally 59
Organized Crime
Rank 73 globally 59
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 77 globally 85
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 78 globally 90
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 142 globally 43
Storm Risk
Rank 192 globally 32
Earthquake Risk
Rank 139 globally 61
Drought Risk
Rank 63 globally 75
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 170 globally 39
Tsunami Risk
Rank 203 globally 24
Volcano Risk
Rank 165 globally 78

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 83 globally 70
Internet Censorship
Rank 77 globally 76
Internet Freedom
Rank 93 globally 68
Data Protection Laws
Rank 107 globally 54
VPN Access
Rank 95 globally 77
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 87 globally 65
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Rule of Law
Rank 99 globally 55
Property Rights Security
Rank 105 globally 56
Corruption Perception
Rank 88 globally 56
Police Effectiveness
Rank 95 globally 65
Expropriation Risk
Rank 99 globally 60
Extradition Risk
Rank 70 globally 49

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 110 globally 63
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 106 globally 58
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 191 globally 32
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 141 globally 54
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 91 globally 71
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 136 globally 62
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 16 globally 90
Doctor Density
Rank 152 globally 27
Hospital Beds
Rank 136 globally 34
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 173 globally 75
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 115 globally 58
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 119 globally 54

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 70 globally 84
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 161 globally 15
Tap Water Safety
Rank 184 globally 50
Sanitation
Rank 138 globally 56
Waste Management
Rank 101 globally 44
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Life Expectancy
Rank 180 globally 50
Infectious Diseases
Rank 152 globally 65
Obesity Rate
Rank 204 globally 52
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 164 globally 29
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 121 globally 55
Maternal Mortality
Rank 104 globally 67
Vaccination Rate
Rank 99 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 133 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 212 globally 60
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 46 globally 92
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 102 globally 77
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 89 globally 81
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 156 globally 56
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 140 globally 16
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 121 globally 63
Capital Market Depth
Rank 149 globally 57
Business Credit Access
Rank 133 globally 57
Investor Protection
Rank 104 globally 55
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 129 globally 51
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 160 globally 43
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 171 globally 41

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

57
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 127 globally 40
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 129 globally 79
Fintech Development
Rank 193 globally 18
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

33
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 126 globally 28
Crypto Regulation
Rank 129 globally 40
Legal Status
Rank 133 globally 41
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 129 globally 13
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 125 globally 60
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

61
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 128 globally 40
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 156 globally 51
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 31 globally 67
Days to Register a Company
Rank 179 globally 38

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

66
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 135 globally 55
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 131 globally 84
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 36
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 109 globally 59
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 108 globally 67
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 113 globally 62
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 183 globally 47
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 140 globally 30
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 136 globally 28
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 114 globally 76
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 178 globally 38
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 133 globally 31
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

65
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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 94 globally 74
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

63
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 108 globally 50
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 113 globally 58
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 106 globally 59
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 104 globally 67
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 97 globally 64
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 91 globally 72
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 111 globally 65

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 149 globally 68
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 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 173 globally 47
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 115 globally 90
Car Purchase Index
Rank 140 globally 3
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 130 globally 59
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 161 globally 64
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 162 globally 74
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 135 globally 56

Personal Services

4 indicators

73
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Haircut Cost
Rank 136 globally 69
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 119 globally 76
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 107 globally 79
Local Services Cost
Rank 129 globally 68
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 151 globally 29
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 53 globally 68
Road Density
Rank 145 globally 52
Traffic Deaths
Rank 94 globally 79
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 148 globally 72
Electrification Rate
Rank 169 globally 83
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 45 globally 65
CO2 Intensity
Rank 51 globally 60
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 178 globally 5
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

34
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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

49
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 137 globally 55
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

72
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 192 globally 51
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

58
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Beach Quality
Rank 15 globally 90
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 204 globally 13
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 24 globally 85

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 134 globally 33
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 115 globally 60
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 136 globally 34
Recovery Time
Rank 158 globally 61

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 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 152 globally 58
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 125 globally 35
Restaurant Density
Rank 133 globally 39
Street Food Scene
Rank 121 globally 37
Local Market Quality
Rank 119 globally 46
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 135 globally 33
Local Freshness
Rank 114 globally 51
Local Authenticity
Rank 124 globally 35

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 102 globally 94
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 134 globally 40

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 133 globally 52
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 86 globally 60
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 93 globally 74
E-Government
Rank 137 globally 63
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 118 globally 60
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 122 globally 59
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 130 globally 41
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 115 globally 60
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 37 globally 82
Visa Application Ease
Rank 104 globally 68
Border Openness
Rank 101 globally 71
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 115 globally 57
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 20 globally 95
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 98 globally 43
Remote Work Legality
Rank 164 globally 45
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 141 globally 59
Remote Job Market
Rank 138 globally 54
Coworking Density
Rank 136 globally 35
Nomad Community
Rank 117 globally 39
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 138 globally 45
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 106 globally 63
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 99 globally 67
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 134 globally 55
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 100 globally 62
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 124 globally 56
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 59
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 107 globally 67
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 102 globally 68
Residence Status Stability
Rank 96 globally 68
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 104 globally 63
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 130 globally 38
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 36 globally 77
Local Language Barrier
Rank 40 globally 72
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 98 globally 64
Expat Community Size
Rank 147 globally 30
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 81 globally 67
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 100 globally 62
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 112 globally 48
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 105 globally 58
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 104 globally 53
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 117 globally 56
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 166 globally 38
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 127 globally 54
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 120 globally 54
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 142 globally 55
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Hotel Quality
Rank 148 globally 46
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 140 globally 51
Accommodation Availability
Rank 129 globally 46
Booking & Transparency
Rank 131 globally 56

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 139 globally 41
Digital Travel Services
Rank 152 globally 48
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 144 globally 59
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 102 globally 68
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 129 globally 42
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 118 globally 61
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 87 globally 68
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 129 globally 48
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 39 globally 86
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 22 globally 84
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 123 globally 61

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 171 globally 65
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 169 globally 67
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 156 globally 72
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 168 globally 70
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 155 globally 74
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 152 globally 64
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 149 globally 59
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 206 globally 74
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 143 globally 50
Democracy Index
Rank 144 globally 50
Personal Freedom
Rank 140 globally 60
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 116 globally 60

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 138 globally 94
PISA Score
Rank 156 globally 24
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 180 globally 18
Education Expenditure
Rank 183 globally 50
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 159 globally 20
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 173 globally 10
Housing Support Score
Rank 161 globally 26
Social Mobility Score
Rank 159 globally 35
Social Cohesion
Rank 121 globally 54
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Gender Equality
Rank 104 globally 60
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 109 globally 58
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 107 globally 52
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 109 globally 52
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 107 globally 54

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

43
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 39
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 104 globally 42
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 50
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 107 globally 40
Pride Culture
Rank 102 globally 37
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Disability Support Score
Rank 138 globally 42
Public Accessibility
Rank 114 globally 49
Digital Accessibility
Rank 113 globally 51
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 117 globally 54

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 102 globally 78
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 107 globally 68

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 85 globally 68
Fertility Rate
Rank 42 globally 95
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 130 globally 51
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 68 globally 65
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19