Country profile

French Guiana: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

French Guiana is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Arts & Entertainment and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 63.42 points
Global rank Rank 75 globally
Continental rank Rank 15 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 French Guiana

Why is French Guiana especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for French Guiana?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Arts & Entertainment and Food & Culinary Culture.

How important is freedom, participation and the social environment for French Guiana?

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 French Guiana 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

French Guiana 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 social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for French Guiana

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

58
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Homicide Rate
Rank 196 globally 69
Petty Crime Index
Rank 139 globally 50
Women's Safety
Rank 119 globally 57
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 114 globally 77
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 130 globally 98

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

64
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Flood Risk
Rank 189 globally 35
Storm Risk
Rank 161 globally 58
Earthquake Risk
Rank 79 globally 78
Drought Risk
Rank 11 globally 88
Wildfire Risk
Rank 84 globally 56
Landslide Risk
Rank 107 globally 54
Tsunami Risk
Rank 104 globally 67
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 37 globally 80
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 47 globally 78
Data Protection Laws
Rank 42 globally 83
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 50 globally 70
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Rule of Law
Rank 49 globally 73
Property Rights Security
Rank 54 globally 71
Corruption Perception
Rank 48 globally 67
Police Effectiveness
Rank 63 globally 71
Expropriation Risk
Rank 55 globally 72
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

63
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Political Stability
Rank 104 globally 64
Economic Resilience
Rank 174 globally 52
Government Efficiency
Rank 50 globally 75
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 60 globally 66
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

69
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 45 globally 80
Emergency Care
Rank 87 globally 65
Medicine Access
Rank 60 globally 74
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 82 globally 68
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 124 globally 45
Hospital Beds
Rank 103 globally 42
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 163 globally 40
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

79
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 16 globally 96
Noise Pollution
Rank 58 globally 65
UV Radiation
Rank 95 globally 29
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 87 globally 82
Waste Management
Rank 66 globally 65
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 82 globally 81
Obesity Rate
Rank 62 globally 80
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 109 globally 48
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 112 globally 58
Maternal Mortality
Rank 91 globally 73
Vaccination Rate
Rank 126 globally 88
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 184 globally 47
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 163 globally 71
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 174 globally 72
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 27
Social Security Burden
Rank 222 globally 5
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 48 globally 73
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 208 globally 37
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 209 globally 37
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 220 globally 29
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 65 globally 76
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 88 globally 66
Business Credit Access
Rank 70 globally 70
Investor Protection
Rank 51 globally 71
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 69 globally 65
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 48 globally 72
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 50 globally 74

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

65
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 79 globally 49
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 74 globally 81
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 216 globally 22

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

34
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 115 globally 29
Crypto Regulation
Rank 88 globally 48
Legal Status
Rank 88 globally 52
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 114 globally 15
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 34
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

67
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
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 24 globally 91
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 50 globally 63
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

61
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 130 globally 57
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 147 globally 80
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 34
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 168 globally 70
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 62
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 53
Central Bank Independence
Rank 29 globally 82
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 187 globally 46
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 64
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 68 globally 51
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 220 globally 19
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 71 globally 74
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 32 globally 80
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

52
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 168 globally 31
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 47
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

36
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 150 globally 36
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 183 globally 25
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 168 globally 31
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 45
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 164 globally 43
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 42
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

48
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 180 globally 37
Burger Menu Price
Rank 186 globally 47
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 163 globally 55
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 183 globally 64
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 175 globally 46
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 154 globally 77
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 63 globally 30
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 192 globally 64
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 146 globally 51
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 164 globally 62
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 162 globally 74
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 180 globally 46

Personal Services

4 indicators

56
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Haircut Cost
Rank 181 globally 51
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 167 globally 60
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 154 globally 62
Local Services Cost
Rank 172 globally 50
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25
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 114 globally 39
Port Connectivity
Rank 140 globally 15
46
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Road Quality
Rank 194 globally 26
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 206 globally 41
Traffic Deaths
Rank 105 globally 75
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

65
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Power Outages
Rank 123 globally 83
Electrification Rate
Rank 166 globally 84
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 86 globally 45
CO2 Intensity
Rank 108 globally 43
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 72 globally 65
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 83 globally 60
Mobile Speed
Rank 74 globally 65
5G Coverage
Rank 76 globally 25

Public Transport

4 indicators

43
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Transit Coverage
Rank 112 globally 42
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

69
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 6 globally 89
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

62
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 160 globally 51
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 227 globally 34
Rainy Days
Rank 229 globally 33
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

72
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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 151 globally 25
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 11 globally 93
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

66
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 117 globally 39
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 1 globally 100
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 143 globally 32
Recovery Time
Rank 16 globally 90

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

31
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 161 globally 30
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 165 globally 27
Restaurant Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Street Food Scene
Rank 169 globally 27
Local Market Quality
Rank 138 globally 41
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 154 globally 27
Local Freshness
Rank 136 globally 46
Local Authenticity
Rank 170 globally 26

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

67
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 188 globally 68
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 38 globally 48
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 55 globally 72
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 41 globally 40
Playground Density
Rank 54 globally 68

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 169 globally 40
Pet Food Prices
Rank 176 globally 40
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 23 globally 75
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 62 globally 78
E-Government
Rank 50 globally 86
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 65 globally 76
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 68 globally 58
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 67 globally 74
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 48 globally 79
Border Openness
Rank 51 globally 87
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 66 globally 71
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 102 globally 57
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 27 globally 87
Remote Job Market
Rank 82 globally 68
Coworking Density
Rank 144 globally 34
Nomad Community
Rank 128 globally 36
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 78 globally 67
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 76
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 76
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 40 globally 77
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 73
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 68 globally 74
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 83
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 66 globally 78
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 93 globally 70
Residence Status Stability
Rank 66 globally 76
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 60 globally 75
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

55
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 164 globally 34
Local Language Barrier
Rank 146 globally 48
Integration Ease
Rank 79 globally 70
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 69 globally 71
Expat Community Size
Rank 51 globally 54
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 81 globally 67
International Schools
Rank 106 globally 45
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 55 globally 74
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 45 globally 76
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 50 globally 75
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 72
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 50 globally 75
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 120 globally 47
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 58 globally 71
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 51 globally 73
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 74
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 111 globally 57
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 65 globally 73
Accommodation Availability
Rank 141 globally 43
Booking & Transparency
Rank 60 globally 78

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

68
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 118 globally 45
Digital Travel Services
Rank 69 globally 71
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 56 globally 85
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 94 globally 70
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 151 globally 38
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 109 globally 63
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 45 globally 79
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 145 globally 44
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 103 globally 68
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 106 globally 65
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 11 globally 89

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

70
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Hotel Cost
Rank 166 globally 68
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 167 globally 68
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 162 globally 70
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 162 globally 72
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 112 globally 85
Off-Season Usability
Rank 113 globally 68
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 109 globally 66
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 166 globally 78
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

80
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Press Freedom
Rank 27 globally 77
Democracy Index
Rank 38 globally 80
Personal Freedom
Rank 45 globally 80
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 44 globally 81

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

69
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 149 globally 90
PISA Score
Rank 88 globally 46
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 102 globally 45
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 37 globally 70
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 12 globally 83
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 50 globally 57
Social Mobility Score
Rank 93 globally 51
Social Cohesion
Rank 59 globally 71
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Gender Equality
Rank 55 globally 72
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 65 globally 70
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 41 globally 78
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 46 globally 78
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 47 globally 76

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

83
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 31 globally 94
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 35 globally 80
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 40 globally 78
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 27 globally 84
Pride Culture
Rank 37 globally 75
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Disability Support Score
Rank 40 globally 74
Public Accessibility
Rank 57 globally 64
Digital Accessibility
Rank 51 globally 74
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 63 globally 70

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

73
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 41 globally 58
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 109 globally 63
Fertility Rate
Rank 119 globally 69
Population Growth
Rank 36 globally 68
Net Migration Rate
Rank 7 globally 83
Urbanization Rate
Rank 40 globally 86
Foreign Population Share
Rank 37 globally 79
Population Density
Rank 4 globally 96
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37