Country profile

Germany: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Germany is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health, while LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Season & Travel Comfort and Arts & Entertainment stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions more closely, because the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Food & Basic Goods and Taxes & Finance.

Overall rating 75.67 points
Global rank Rank 7 globally
Continental rank Rank 7 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 Germany

Why is Germany especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Germany?

LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Season & Travel Comfort and Arts & Entertainment show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Food & Basic Goods and Taxes & Finance.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Germany?

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 Germany 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

Germany is especially useful to compare with Denmark, Spain and Portugal, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Thailand and United States work as contrast comparisons when travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Germany

Germany: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

It depends on the goal: Nomadino currently shows a strong profile for Germany. The most relevant areas are Travel & Vacation and Health; Costs and Finance & Taxes deserve closer checking.

Germany: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 47 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Germany: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 79 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 Germany

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

76
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Homicide Rate
Rank 49 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 46 globally 72
Women's Safety
Rank 18 globally 80
Organized Crime
Rank 87 globally 57
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 95 globally 82
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 201 globally 56

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

65
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Flood Risk
Rank 212 globally 27
Storm Risk
Rank 108 globally 75
Earthquake Risk
Rank 108 globally 67
Drought Risk
Rank 55 globally 77
Wildfire Risk
Rank 47 globally 78
Landslide Risk
Rank 80 globally 61
Tsunami Risk
Rank 59 globally 86
Volcano Risk
Rank 145 globally 89

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 29 globally 81
Internet Censorship
Rank 20 globally 87
Internet Freedom
Rank 21 globally 83
Data Protection Laws
Rank 8 globally 93
VPN Access
Rank 19 globally 90
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 14 globally 78
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Rule of Law
Rank 13 globally 84
Property Rights Security
Rank 12 globally 84
Corruption Perception
Rank 15 globally 78
Police Effectiveness
Rank 17 globally 83
Expropriation Risk
Rank 14 globally 89
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 31 globally 78
Economic Resilience
Rank 21 globally 77
Government Efficiency
Rank 14 globally 85
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 9 globally 81
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 9 globally 83
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 3 globally 88
Emergency Care
Rank 6 globally 86
Medicine Access
Rank 2 globally 87
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 10 globally 87
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 35 globally 87
Doctor Density
Rank 14 globally 83
Hospital Beds
Rank 8 globally 80
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 203 globally 28
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 16 globally 83

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 57 globally 88
Noise Pollution
Rank 74 globally 61
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 2 globally 94
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Life Expectancy
Rank 50 globally 88
Infectious Diseases
Rank 13 globally 90
Obesity Rate
Rank 90 globally 74
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 30 globally 74
Mental Health
Rank 22 globally 75
Suicide Rate
Rank 115 globally 57
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 92 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 208 globally 40
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 135 globally 75
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 209 globally 51
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 211 globally 23
Social Security Burden
Rank 213 globally 42
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 177 globally 40
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 202 globally 44
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 205 globally 44
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 215 globally 41
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 135 globally 61
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 7 globally 92
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 28 globally 74
Capital Market Depth
Rank 27 globally 77
Business Credit Access
Rank 10 globally 82
Investor Protection
Rank 8 globally 84
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 6 globally 86
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 50 globally 77
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 30 globally 76
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 12 globally 84

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 26 globally 70
Banking Stability
Rank 43 globally 82
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 6 globally 92
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 46 globally 87
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

67
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 44 globally 49
Crypto Regulation
Rank 15 globally 79
Legal Status
Rank 5 globally 90
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 16 globally 61
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 74 globally 82
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 45 globally 28

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 194 globally 50
Affordability
Rank 150 globally 56
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 66 globally 82
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 161 globally 52
Days to Register a Company
Rank 110 globally 55

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

73
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 22 globally 86
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 143 globally 52
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 209 globally 52
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 18 globally 75
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 175 globally 67
Central Bank Independence
Rank 7 globally 89
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 174 globally 38
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 37 globally 89
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 23 globally 85
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 18 globally 84
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 68 globally 86
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 204 globally 48
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 19 globally 91
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 19 globally 87
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 203 globally 23
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 196 globally 39
Electricity Cost
Rank 222 globally 15
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 226 globally 12
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 223 globally 52

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 119 globally 47
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 183 globally 25
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 188 globally 24
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 208 globally 21
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 215 globally 19
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 197 globally 21
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 175 globally 40

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 188 globally 34
Burger Menu Price
Rank 191 globally 43
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 207 globally 51
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 207 globally 32
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 182 globally 70
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 208 globally 57
Car Purchase Index
Rank 22 globally 67
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 227 globally 11
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 204 globally 63
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Internet Cost
Rank 98 globally 65
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 102 globally 82
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 76 globally 92
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 140 globally 53

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 194 globally 45
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 178 globally 57
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 147 globally 64
Local Services Cost
Rank 192 globally 42
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Logistics Performance
Rank 2 globally 96
Rail Network Density
Rank 5 globally 93
Airport Connectivity
Rank 8 globally 90
Port Connectivity
Rank 9 globally 68
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Road Quality
Rank 6 globally 96
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 34 globally 74
Traffic Deaths
Rank 16 globally 92
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 11 globally 86

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

81
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 85 globally 46
CO2 Intensity
Rank 71 globally 55
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 199 globally 94
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Broadband Speed
Rank 39 globally 82
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 27 globally 81
5G Coverage
Rank 27 globally 65

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 6 globally 88
Transit Punctuality
Rank 17 globally 82
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 4 globally 85
Walkability Score
Rank 11 globally 78
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

74
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 23 globally 70
Burnout Risk
Rank 6 globally 80
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 185 globally 40
Sunshine Hours
Rank 223 globally 52
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 144 globally 60
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

57
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Beach Quality
Rank 175 globally 31
Mountain Access
Rank 85 globally 48
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 155 globally 54
Forest Cover
Rank 108 globally 44

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

93
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 2 globally 98
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 22 globally 83
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 2 globally 98
Recovery Time
Rank 4 globally 96

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 1 globally 100
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 3 globally 96
Music & Nightlife
Rank 3 globally 85
Cinema Density
Rank 1 globally 100
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 3 globally 96
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 25 globally 65
Restaurant Density
Rank 18 globally 80
Street Food Scene
Rank 23 globally 64
Local Market Quality
Rank 15 globally 77
Café Culture
Rank 19 globally 73
Local Freshness
Rank 11 globally 86
Local Authenticity
Rank 24 globally 60

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

77
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 197 globally 61
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 8 globally 85
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 87
Child Safety Score
Rank 23 globally 85
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 12 globally 88

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 1 globally 92
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 204 globally 28
Pet Food Prices
Rank 197 globally 35
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 8 globally 85
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 12 globally 82
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 15 globally 87
E-Government
Rank 13 globally 93
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 33 globally 81
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 12 globally 92
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 5 globally 96
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 4 globally 99
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 48 globally 79
Border Openness
Rank 13 globally 97
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 11 globally 92
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 185 globally 71
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 29 globally 71
Remote Work Legality
Rank 45 globally 72
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 69 globally 77
Remote Job Market
Rank 18 globally 87
Coworking Density
Rank 5 globally 92
Nomad Community
Rank 9 globally 90
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 22 globally 90
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 14 globally 93
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 23 globally 86
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 40 globally 77
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 93
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 12 globally 92
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 16 globally 94
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 18 globally 83
Residence Status Stability
Rank 22 globally 90
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 15 globally 93
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

73
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 92 globally 59
Local Language Barrier
Rank 61 globally 68
Integration Ease
Rank 44 globally 78
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 16 globally 93
Expat Community Size
Rank 31 globally 64
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 17 globally 91
International Schools
Rank 29 globally 63
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 50 globally 75
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 12 globally 92
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 27 globally 83
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 22 globally 84
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 33 globally 81
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 15 globally 80
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 16 globally 88
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 24 globally 83
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 89
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 4 globally 98
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 16 globally 93
Accommodation Availability
Rank 9 globally 92
Booking & Transparency
Rank 15 globally 92

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 4 globally 96
Digital Travel Services
Rank 13 globally 92
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 12 globally 95
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 18 globally 91
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 3 globally 97
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 5 globally 95
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 39 globally 80
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 6 globally 93
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 131 globally 61
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 33 globally 81
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 35 globally 82

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

62
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Hotel Cost
Rank 180 globally 63
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 171 globally 66
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 197 globally 51
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 180 globally 64
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 14 globally 95
Off-Season Usability
Rank 6 globally 94
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 7 globally 95
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 8 globally 93
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

87
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Press Freedom
Rank 16 globally 82
Democracy Index
Rank 15 globally 88
Personal Freedom
Rank 16 globally 85
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 14 globally 92

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 30 globally 70
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 29 globally 72
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 20 globally 85
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 83
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 10 globally 87
Gini Index
Rank 30 globally 83
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 75
Housing Support Score
Rank 9 globally 83
Social Mobility Score
Rank 13 globally 77
Social Cohesion
Rank 16 globally 84
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Gender Equality
Rank 10 globally 85
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 9 globally 89
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 12 globally 93
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 15 globally 89

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

95
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 13 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 9 globally 94
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 10 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 12 globally 93
Pride Culture
Rank 2 globally 96
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Disability Support Score
Rank 5 globally 95
Public Accessibility
Rank 8 globally 93
Digital Accessibility
Rank 14 globally 87
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 12 globally 92

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

78
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 11 globally 91
Secularization Score
Rank 12 globally 72
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 45 globally 50
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 12 globally 82

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 223 globally 23
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 173 globally 26
Net Migration Rate
Rank 13 globally 80
Urbanization Rate
Rank 73 globally 74
Foreign Population Share
Rank 64 globally 67
Population Density
Rank 170 globally 48
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 4 globally 93