Country profile

Georgia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Georgia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Real Estate & Property, Communication & Digital Costs 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 LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Social System & Social Cohesion and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 67.10 points
Global rank Rank 50 globally
Continental rank Rank 38 in Europe

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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 Georgia

Why is Georgia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Georgia?

Real Estate & Property, Communication & Digital Costs 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 LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Social System & Social Cohesion and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

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

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 Georgia 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

Georgia 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Georgia

Georgia: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 80 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Georgia: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 65 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Georgia

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

77
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Homicide Rate
Rank 89 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 46 globally 72
Women's Safety
Rank 76 globally 66
Organized Crime
Rank 73 globally 59
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 98 globally 81
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
69
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 180 globally 70
Political Violence
Rank 153 globally 72
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 201 globally 48
Terrorism Risk
Rank 153 globally 95

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

55
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Flood Risk
Rank 189 globally 35
Storm Risk
Rank 75 globally 85
Earthquake Risk
Rank 195 globally 30
Drought Risk
Rank 97 globally 67
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 194 globally 34
Tsunami Risk
Rank 100 globally 68
Volcano Risk
Rank 159 globally 85

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

56
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State Surveillance
Rank 140 globally 56
Internet Censorship
Rank 147 globally 57
Internet Freedom
Rank 125 globally 61
Data Protection Laws
Rank 138 globally 45
VPN Access
Rank 162 globally 57
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 100 globally 61
58
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Rule of Law
Rank 92 globally 57
Property Rights Security
Rank 90 globally 61
Corruption Perception
Rank 93 globally 53
Police Effectiveness
Rank 104 globally 63
Expropriation Risk
Rank 93 globally 62
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

60
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Political Stability
Rank 132 globally 57
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 102 globally 59
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 68 globally 65
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

63
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 72 globally 67
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 167 globally 55
Emergency Care
Rank 87 globally 65
Medicine Access
Rank 133 globally 61
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 99 globally 64
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 8 globally 81
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 211 globally 27
Doctor Density
Rank 5 globally 89
Hospital Beds
Rank 46 globally 58
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 167 globally 78
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 92 globally 65
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 64 globally 65

Environmental Health

6 indicators

69
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 109 globally 73
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 50 globally 62
Tap Water Safety
Rank 135 globally 75
Sanitation
Rank 117 globally 68
Waste Management
Rank 53 globally 70
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Life Expectancy
Rank 119 globally 70
Infectious Diseases
Rank 130 globally 71
Obesity Rate
Rank 193 globally 56
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 84 globally 54
Mental Health
Rank 114 globally 63
Suicide Rate
Rank 50 globally 75
Maternal Mortality
Rank 88 globally 74
Vaccination Rate
Rank 135 globally 87
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 229 globally 21
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 191 globally 66
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

72
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 200 globally 59
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 171 globally 52
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 51 globally 72
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 113 globally 64
Capital Market Depth
Rank 103 globally 64
Business Credit Access
Rank 53 globally 73
Investor Protection
Rank 80 globally 63
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 26 globally 76
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 65 globally 69
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 78 globally 67

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

76
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 1 globally 90
Banking Stability
Rank 131 globally 74
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 93 globally 70
ATM Availability
Rank 26 globally 92
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 133 globally 47
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

70
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 11 globally 78
Crypto Regulation
Rank 47 globally 74
Legal Status
Rank 50 globally 70
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 21 globally 52
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 26 globally 35

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

98
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 1 globally 95
Transaction Costs
Rank 2 globally 97
Affordability
Rank 1 globally 100
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 1 globally 100
73
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 67 globally 81
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 47 globally 64
Days to Register a Company
Rank 7 globally 87

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

77
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 89 globally 67
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 69
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 4 globally 94
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 48 globally 68
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 172 globally 40
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 170 globally 59
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 105 globally 39
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 44
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 20 globally 91
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 85 globally 70
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 141 globally 29
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

69
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 92 globally 51
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 38 globally 91
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 181 globally 69
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

62
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 199 globally 21
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 41 globally 86
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 118 globally 65
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 110 globally 61
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 91 globally 72
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 105 globally 67

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

89
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 88 globally 91
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 31 globally 96
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 34 globally 95
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

80
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 53 globally 74
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 115 globally 8
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 20 globally 88
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 32 globally 95
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 6 globally 84

Personal Services

4 indicators

89
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Haircut Cost
Rank 7 globally 94
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 131 globally 73
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 55 globally 91
Local Services Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
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45
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 33 globally 70
Airport Connectivity
Rank 64 globally 59
Port Connectivity
Rank 140 globally 15
53
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Road Quality
Rank 65 globally 62
Traffic Congestion
Rank 149 globally 44
Road Density
Rank 123 globally 56
Traffic Deaths
Rank 136 globally 67
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 75 globally 19

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

85
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 26 globally 80
CO2 Intensity
Rank 20 globally 84
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 84 globally 61
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 57 globally 76
Mobile Speed
Rank 74 globally 65
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

54
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 56 globally 65
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

60
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 130 globally 56
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 33 globally 60

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

68
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 138 globally 57
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 79 globally 71
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 182 globally 58

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

67
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Beach Quality
Rank 133 globally 49
Mountain Access
Rank 12 globally 83
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 70 globally 76
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 81 globally 54

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

63
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 81 globally 50
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 43 globally 65
Recovery Time
Rank 79 globally 73

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

55
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 42 globally 66
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 80 globally 65
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 84 globally 69
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 23 globally 66
Restaurant Density
Rank 34 globally 69
Street Food Scene
Rank 31 globally 59
Local Market Quality
Rank 14 globally 78
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 15 globally 77
Local Freshness
Rank 21 globally 78
Local Authenticity
Rank 18 globally 71

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

50
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 129 globally 42

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

59
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
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81
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 1 globally 100
E-Government
Rank 106 globally 72
Visa Processing Time
Rank 2 globally 90
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 42 globally 79
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 72 globally 73
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 84 globally 53
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 76 globally 72
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Visa Application Ease
Rank 56 globally 78
Border Openness
Rank 51 globally 87
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 58 globally 74
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 1 globally 100
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 15 globally 79
Remote Work Legality
Rank 57 globally 69
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 72 globally 76
Remote Job Market
Rank 73 globally 70
Coworking Density
Rank 11 globally 88
Nomad Community
Rank 9 globally 90
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 103 globally 57
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 81
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 82
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 30 globally 80
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 76
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 76 globally 70
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 93
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 66 globally 78
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 55 globally 78
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 67 globally 74
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 116 globally 57
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

54
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 126 globally 46
Local Language Barrier
Rank 129 globally 53
Integration Ease
Rank 116 globally 64
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 98 globally 64
Expat Community Size
Rank 103 globally 40
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 110 globally 63
International Schools
Rank 99 globally 46
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 140 globally 49
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 126 globally 43
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 151 globally 41
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 139 globally 42
70
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 72
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 38 globally 65
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 58 globally 71
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 70 globally 69
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 74
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 69 globally 69
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 65 globally 73
Accommodation Availability
Rank 48 globally 72
Booking & Transparency
Rank 72 globally 73

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

74
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 43 globally 71
Digital Travel Services
Rank 69 globally 71
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 63 globally 83
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 89 globally 71
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 56 globally 60
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 57 globally 75
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 49 globally 78
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 38 globally 74
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 114 globally 65
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 50 globally 79

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

84
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Hotel Cost
Rank 96 globally 83
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 100 globally 83
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 81 globally 89
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 82 globally 89
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 39 globally 91
Off-Season Usability
Rank 50 globally 79
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 42 globally 78
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

61
/ 100
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Press Freedom
Rank 85 globally 66
Democracy Index
Rank 140 globally 52
Personal Freedom
Rank 82 globally 71
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 125 globally 58

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

69
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 35 globally 68
Education Expenditure
Rank 150 globally 60
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 115 globally 38
Housing Support Score
Rank 120 globally 38
Social Mobility Score
Rank 106 globally 48
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 112 globally 59
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 99 globally 60
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 128 globally 47
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 132 globally 43
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 134 globally 45

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

29
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 153 globally 14
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 125 globally 36
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 138 globally 34
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 120 globally 36
Pride Culture
Rank 132 globally 26
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Disability Support Score
Rank 116 globally 47
Public Accessibility
Rank 77 globally 57
Digital Accessibility
Rank 91 globally 57
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 80 globally 63

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

55
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 68
Secularization Score
Rank 131 globally 41
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 145 globally 32
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 140 globally 62

Demography

10 indicators

54
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Median Age
Rank 162 globally 43
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 213 globally 10
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 123 globally 53
Foreign Population Share
Rank 119 globally 40
Population Density
Rank 76 globally 64
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 8 globally 83
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42