Country profile

Gabon: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Gabon 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 Conflicts & Political Security, Vacation Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 51.72 points
Global rank Rank 176 globally
Continental rank Rank 23 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 Gabon

Why is Gabon 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 Gabon?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Food & Culinary Culture.

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

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 Gabon 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

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

Static comparisons

  • Gabon vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 44 points better on Relocation & Residency than Gabon.
  • Gabon vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 42 points better on Relocation & Residency than Gabon.
  • Gabon vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 45 points better on Infrastructure than Gabon.
  • Gabon vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 49 points better on Society & Participation than Gabon.
  • Gabon vs. United States
    United States performs about 39 points better on Relocation & Residency than Gabon.

All ratings and indicators for Gabon

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

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Homicide Rate
Rank 179 globally 76
Petty Crime Index
Rank 167 globally 43
Women's Safety
Rank 169 globally 46
Organized Crime
Rank 130 globally 49
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 151 globally 70
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 104 globally 87
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

74
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Flood Risk
Rank 154 globally 41
Storm Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 3 globally 92
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 56 globally 66
Tsunami Risk
Rank 71 globally 81
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

51
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State Surveillance
Rank 150 globally 53
Internet Censorship
Rank 143 globally 58
Internet Freedom
Rank 155 globally 51
Data Protection Laws
Rank 177 globally 31
VPN Access
Rank 144 globally 62
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 151 globally 53
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Rule of Law
Rank 170 globally 40
Property Rights Security
Rank 171 globally 41
Corruption Perception
Rank 177 globally 29
Police Effectiveness
Rank 157 globally 49
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

55
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Political Stability
Rank 140 globally 56
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 176 globally 43
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 114 globally 57
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

57
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 162 globally 49
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 141 globally 63
Emergency Care
Rank 146 globally 52
Medicine Access
Rank 133 globally 61
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 160 globally 48
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 153 globally 57
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 87 globally 78
Doctor Density
Rank 170 globally 19
Hospital Beds
Rank 10 globally 78
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 111 globally 59
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 169 globally 36

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 178 globally 45
Noise Pollution
Rank 103 globally 55
UV Radiation
Rank 92 globally 30
Tap Water Safety
Rank 151 globally 68
Sanitation
Rank 166 globally 42
Waste Management
Rank 153 globally 25
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Life Expectancy
Rank 174 globally 53
Infectious Diseases
Rank 214 globally 31
Obesity Rate
Rank 108 globally 72
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 174 globally 26
Mental Health
Rank 185 globally 52
Suicide Rate
Rank 155 globally 49
Maternal Mortality
Rank 196 globally 28
Vaccination Rate
Rank 217 globally 60
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 194 globally 46
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 125 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 79
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 171 globally 56
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 198 globally 47
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 217 globally 22
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 132 globally 18
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 121 globally 63
Capital Market Depth
Rank 103 globally 64
Business Credit Access
Rank 127 globally 58
Investor Protection
Rank 166 globally 40
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 143 globally 46
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 67 globally 75
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 133 globally 49
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 129 globally 53

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

63
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 155 globally 30
Banking Stability
Rank 122 globally 75
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 136 globally 78
Fintech Development
Rank 107 globally 64
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

24
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 176 globally 19
Crypto Regulation
Rank 151 globally 32
Legal Status
Rank 156 globally 34
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 168 globally 9
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 189 globally 38
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

59
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 120 globally 45
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 155 globally 52
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 215 globally 22

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

68
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 106 globally 62
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 1 globally 100
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 167 globally 44
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 159 globally 51
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 61
Central Bank Independence
Rank 146 globally 61
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 116 globally 61
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 83 globally 80
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 34
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 136 globally 28
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 216 globally 22
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 105 globally 66
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 133 globally 31
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

68
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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 131 globally 62
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 108 globally 50
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 89 globally 71
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 92 globally 65
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 72
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 97 globally 64
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 83 globally 76
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 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 126 globally 76
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 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

77
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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 130 globally 5
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 126 globally 76
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 130 globally 83
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 95 globally 65

Personal Services

4 indicators

81
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Haircut Cost
Rank 118 globally 77
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 95 globally 85
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 88 globally 86
Local Services Cost
Rank 111 globally 77
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 153 globally 26
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
36
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Road Quality
Rank 184 globally 29
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 209 globally 40
Traffic Deaths
Rank 192 globally 39
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 182 globally 60
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 24 globally 82
CO2 Intensity
Rank 71 globally 55
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 160 globally 12
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

34
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 164 globally 50
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 138 globally 57
Sunshine Hours
Rank 204 globally 56
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

63
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Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 53
Mountain Access
Rank 168 globally 20
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 74 globally 75
Biodiversity Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 181 globally 20
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 43 globally 76
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 177 globally 24
Recovery Time
Rank 137 globally 64

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 161 globally 30
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 178 globally 32
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 188 globally 22
Restaurant Density
Rank 193 globally 22
Street Food Scene
Rank 191 globally 22
Local Market Quality
Rank 164 globally 32
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 195 globally 17
Local Freshness
Rank 164 globally 36
Local Authenticity
Rank 201 globally 22

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

39
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 172 globally 57
Child Safety Score
Rank 169 globally 45
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 172 globally 28

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 144 globally 50
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 186 globally 20
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 179 globally 46
E-Government
Rank 186 globally 43
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 199 globally 37
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 179 globally 42
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 175 globally 28
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 177 globally 42
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 181 globally 39
Border Openness
Rank 174 globally 39
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 179 globally 33
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 186 globally 25
Remote Work Legality
Rank 155 globally 47
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 206 globally 38
Remote Job Market
Rank 143 globally 52
Coworking Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Nomad Community
Rank 172 globally 22
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 129 globally 48
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 182 globally 42
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 184 globally 44
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 196 globally 42
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 176 globally 44
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 178 globally 40
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 159 globally 50
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 179 globally 41
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 175 globally 41
Residence Status Stability
Rank 176 globally 45
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 177 globally 42
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 181 globally 19
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

42
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 196 globally 25
Local Language Barrier
Rank 181 globally 37
Integration Ease
Rank 155 globally 57
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 180 globally 47
Expat Community Size
Rank 64 globally 50
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 181 globally 46
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 159 globally 44
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 157 globally 31
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 160 globally 38
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 159 globally 33
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 42
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 189 globally 32
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 174 globally 41
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 190 globally 33
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 162 globally 50
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 178 globally 37
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 168 globally 41
Accommodation Availability
Rank 183 globally 32
Booking & Transparency
Rank 166 globally 44

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

44
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 178 globally 32
Digital Travel Services
Rank 161 globally 46
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 149 globally 58
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 191 globally 41
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 180 globally 31
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 188 globally 40
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 101 globally 65
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 186 globally 34
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 146 globally 56
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 164 globally 50
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 62 globally 75

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

88
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Hotel Cost
Rank 75 globally 90
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 67 globally 92
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 117 globally 83
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 176 globally 59
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 182 globally 52
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

39
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Press Freedom
Rank 151 globally 45
Democracy Index
Rank 174 globally 34
Personal Freedom
Rank 173 globally 50
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 170 globally 28

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

48
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 168 globally 85
PISA Score
Rank 164 globally 20
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 147 globally 28
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
School Life Expectancy
Rank 157 globally 63
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 138 globally 34
Social Mobility Score
Rank 152 globally 37
Social Cohesion
Rank 154 globally 47
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Gender Equality
Rank 186 globally 42
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 172 globally 41
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 155 globally 36
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 154 globally 35
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 154 globally 37

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

26
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 138 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 159 globally 26
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 153 globally 30
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Pride Culture
Rank 160 globally 20
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Disability Support Score
Rank 148 globally 40
Public Accessibility
Rank 176 globally 33
Digital Accessibility
Rank 179 globally 30
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 179 globally 36

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 125 globally 73
Secularization Score
Rank 139 globally 39
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 63 globally 45
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 126 globally 65

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 165 globally 45
Population Growth
Rank 23 globally 72
Net Migration Rate
Rank 31 globally 67
Urbanization Rate
Rank 32 globally 89
Foreign Population Share
Rank 37 globally 79
Population Density
Rank 17 globally 85
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 115 globally 28