Country profile

Ghana: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Ghana 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 Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection more closely, because the largest deductions come from Environmental Health, Social System & Social Cohesion and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 53.61 points
Global rank Rank 165 globally
Continental rank Rank 15 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 Ghana

Why is Ghana 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 Ghana?

Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Environmental Health, Social System & Social Cohesion and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

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

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 Ghana 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

Under the top-three rules, no explicit strength is currently shown.

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Ghana 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 healthcare and medical protection still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Ghana

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

61
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Homicide Rate
Rank 84 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 124 globally 53
Women's Safety
Rank 133 globally 54
Organized Crime
Rank 149 globally 46
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 144 globally 71
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 176 globally 73
Political Violence
Rank 169 globally 66
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 119 globally 85
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

69
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Flood Risk
Rank 116 globally 47
Storm Risk
Rank 52 globally 90
Earthquake Risk
Rank 64 globally 83
Drought Risk
Rank 47 globally 79
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 96 globally 57
Tsunami Risk
Rank 89 globally 74
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

60
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State Surveillance
Rank 128 globally 60
Internet Censorship
Rank 129 globally 62
Internet Freedom
Rank 120 globally 62
Data Protection Laws
Rank 102 globally 55
VPN Access
Rank 128 globally 68
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 194 globally 46
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Rule of Law
Rank 109 globally 53
Property Rights Security
Rank 119 globally 52
Corruption Perception
Rank 123 globally 41
Police Effectiveness
Rank 121 globally 57
Expropriation Risk
Rank 116 globally 56
Extradition Risk
Rank 45 globally 51

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

55
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Political Stability
Rank 117 globally 61
Economic Resilience
Rank 179 globally 50
Government Efficiency
Rank 125 globally 55
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 143 globally 51
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

47
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 178 globally 44
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 167 globally 55
Emergency Care
Rank 173 globally 42
Medicine Access
Rank 170 globally 51
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 165 globally 47
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 157 globally 55
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 67
Doctor Density
Rank 187 globally 10
Hospital Beds
Rank 201 globally 14
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 194 globally 55
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 64 globally 69
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

23
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 201 globally 36
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 184 globally 50
Sanitation
Rank 203 globally 23
Waste Management
Rank 192 globally 13
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Life Expectancy
Rank 201 globally 45
Infectious Diseases
Rank 192 globally 41
Obesity Rate
Rank 56 globally 82
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 176 globally 25
Mental Health
Rank 158 globally 57
Suicide Rate
Rank 115 globally 57
Maternal Mortality
Rank 196 globally 28
Vaccination Rate
Rank 93 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 29 globally 83
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 105 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 90
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 114 globally 73
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 83
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 141 globally 60
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 100 globally 30
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 191 globally 55
Capital Market Depth
Rank 166 globally 54
Business Credit Access
Rank 153 globally 52
Investor Protection
Rank 116 globally 52
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 119 globally 55
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 210 globally 47
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 121 globally 54
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 107 globally 57

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 174 globally 61
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 90 globally 71
ATM Availability
Rank 182 globally 41
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

39
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 43 globally 51
Crypto Regulation
Rank 131 globally 39
Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 45
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 70 globally 24
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 46
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 85 globally 14

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

64
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 107 globally 55
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 149 globally 53
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 129 globally 51

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

50
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 167 globally 42
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 213 globally 22
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 179 globally 39
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 134 globally 56
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 156 globally 73
Central Bank Independence
Rank 194 globally 49
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 194 globally 29
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 82
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 162 globally 21
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 155 globally 22
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 42 globally 90
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 229 globally 2
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 171 globally 42
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 182 globally 15
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

74
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 54
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 91 globally 76
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

83
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 53 globally 72
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 72 globally 79
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 41 globally 86
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 44 globally 84
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 36 globally 81
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 57 globally 88
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 43 globally 87

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 56 globally 96
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 34 globally 95
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

78
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 98 globally 65
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 49 globally 84
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 40 globally 93
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 48 globally 74

Personal Services

4 indicators

92
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Haircut Cost
Rank 58 globally 89
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 51 globally 95
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 27 globally 94
Local Services Cost
Rank 63 globally 89
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33
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Logistics Performance
Rank 76 globally 40
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 105 globally 41
Port Connectivity
Rank 70 globally 30
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 92 globally 61
Traffic Deaths
Rank 189 globally 41
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 130 globally 6

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

60
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Power Outages
Rank 180 globally 52
Electrification Rate
Rank 176 globally 72
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 115 globally 45
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 80 globally 52
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 191 globally 2
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

38
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Transit Coverage
Rank 112 globally 42
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 123 globally 50
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

46
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 154 globally 52
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

76
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 23 globally 77
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 118 globally 64
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

48
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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 182 globally 15
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 130 globally 51
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 95 globally 47

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

43
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 133 globally 55
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 136 globally 34
Recovery Time
Rank 186 globally 56

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

37
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 22 globally 80
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 101 globally 41
Restaurant Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Street Food Scene
Rank 82 globally 46
Local Market Quality
Rank 108 globally 48
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 127 globally 34
Local Freshness
Rank 117 globally 50
Local Authenticity
Rank 95 globally 41

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

43
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 159 globally 50
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 140 globally 12
Playground Density
Rank 155 globally 35

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 156 globally 35
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 147 globally 40
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 135 globally 64
E-Government
Rank 163 globally 54
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 156 globally 50
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 117 globally 44
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 166 globally 46
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 185 globally 37
Border Openness
Rank 189 globally 19
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 174 globally 35
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 146 globally 86
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 179 globally 28
Remote Work Legality
Rank 160 globally 46
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 137 globally 60
Remote Job Market
Rank 125 globally 58
Coworking Density
Rank 110 globally 42
Nomad Community
Rank 128 globally 36
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 146 globally 43
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 161 globally 49
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 53
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 134 globally 55
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 50
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 155 globally 48
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 127 globally 61
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 152 globally 52
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 122 globally 59
Residence Status Stability
Rank 125 globally 59
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 137 globally 53
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 159 globally 26
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 48 globally 70
Local Language Barrier
Rank 56 globally 69
Integration Ease
Rank 108 globally 66
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 104 globally 63
Expat Community Size
Rank 138 globally 32
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 91 globally 66
International Schools
Rank 128 globally 42
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 110 globally 59
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 116 globally 47
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 118 globally 54
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 104 globally 53
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 52
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 177 globally 36
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 141 globally 51
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 151 globally 47
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
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Hotel Quality
Rank 164 globally 41
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 149 globally 48
Accommodation Availability
Rank 141 globally 43
Booking & Transparency
Rank 149 globally 51

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

52
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 151 globally 38
Digital Travel Services
Rank 144 globally 50
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 136 globally 62
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 145 globally 57
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 146 globally 39
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 150 globally 51
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 161 globally 54
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 116 globally 50
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 146 globally 56
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 148 globally 54
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 144 globally 56

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 67 globally 92
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 71 globally 90
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 68 globally 88
Off-Season Usability
Rank 142 globally 65
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 155 globally 58
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

67
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Press Freedom
Rank 102 globally 63
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 97 globally 68
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 106 globally 65

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

49
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 181 globally 80
PISA Score
Rank 170 globally 16
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 157 globally 63
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 25
Housing Support Score
Rank 172 globally 22
Social Mobility Score
Rank 171 globally 29
Social Cohesion
Rank 143 globally 50
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Gender Equality
Rank 123 globally 56
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 116 globally 56
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 118 globally 50
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 123 globally 46
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 121 globally 49

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

25
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 154 globally 13
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 139 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 149 globally 31
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 150 globally 26
Pride Culture
Rank 150 globally 22
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Disability Support Score
Rank 161 globally 34
Public Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 42
Digital Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 43
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 159 globally 43

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

63
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 108 globally 77
Secularization Score
Rank 124 globally 42
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 31 globally 52
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 113 globally 67

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 163 globally 51
Population Growth
Rank 46 globally 64
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 130 globally 51
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 139 globally 55
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14