Country profile

Gibraltar: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Gibraltar is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Work & Self-Employment Abroad and Language & Integration stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Food & Culinary Culture and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

Overall rating 73.11 points
Global rank Rank 23 globally
Continental rank Rank 19 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 Gibraltar

Why is Gibraltar especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Gibraltar?

Conflicts & Political Security, Work & Self-Employment Abroad and Language & Integration show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Food & Culinary Culture and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

How important is relocation, residence and settling in for Gibraltar?

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 Gibraltar 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

Gibraltar 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 residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Gibraltar

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

78
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Homicide Rate
Rank 117 globally 88
Petty Crime Index
Rank 17 globally 83
Women's Safety
Rank 18 globally 80
Organized Crime
Rank 42 globally 66
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 23 globally 91
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 12 globally 91
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

66
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Flood Risk
Rank 30 globally 76
Storm Risk
Rank 157 globally 60
Earthquake Risk
Rank 113 globally 66
Drought Risk
Rank 188 globally 38
Wildfire Risk
Rank 21 globally 88
Landslide Risk
Rank 107 globally 54
Tsunami Risk
Rank 108 globally 66
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

86
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State Surveillance
Rank 18 globally 85
Internet Censorship
Rank 18 globally 89
Internet Freedom
Rank 17 globally 85
Data Protection Laws
Rank 38 globally 85
VPN Access
Rank 19 globally 90
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 29 globally 74
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Rule of Law
Rank 21 globally 81
Property Rights Security
Rank 21 globally 81
Corruption Perception
Rank 22 globally 75
Police Effectiveness
Rank 24 globally 81
Expropriation Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Extradition Risk
Rank 162 globally 38

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

80
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Political Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
Economic Resilience
Rank 26 globally 76
Government Efficiency
Rank 21 globally 83
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 29 globally 75
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

76
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 35 globally 76
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 36 globally 82
Emergency Care
Rank 34 globally 76
Medicine Access
Rank 30 globally 79
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 29 globally 80
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 49 globally 75
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 67 globally 82
Doctor Density
Rank 81 globally 63
Hospital Beds
Rank 79 globally 48
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 189 globally 32
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 8 globally 88

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 51 globally 89
Noise Pollution
Rank 157 globally 45
UV Radiation
Rank 54 globally 54
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 1 globally 100
Waste Management
Rank 29 globally 82
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Life Expectancy
Rank 13 globally 96
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 128 globally 69
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 20 globally 79
Mental Health
Rank 7 globally 81
Suicide Rate
Rank 84 globally 64
Maternal Mortality
Rank 40 globally 91
Vaccination Rate
Rank 74 globally 93
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 151 globally 56
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 225 globally 46
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

71
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 189 globally 65
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 169 globally 38
Social Security Burden
Rank 166 globally 59
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 28 globally 86
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 15 globally 77
Capital Market Depth
Rank 13 globally 81
Business Credit Access
Rank 10 globally 82
Investor Protection
Rank 12 globally 81
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 31 globally 74
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 27 globally 80
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 4 globally 84
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 12 globally 84

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

79
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 11 globally 74
Banking Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 22 globally 90
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 21 globally 94
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 94 globally 53
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

71
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 61 globally 43
Crypto Regulation
Rank 5 globally 83
Legal Status
Rank 8 globally 89
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 9 globally 70
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 23 globally 37

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

63
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 15 globally 93
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 8 globally 75
Days to Register a Company
Rank 7 globally 87

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

83
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 39 globally 81
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 86
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 18 globally 75
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 87 globally 66
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 25 globally 94
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 37 globally 76
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 42 globally 70
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 42 globally 90
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 61 globally 77
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 26 globally 84
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

40
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 192 globally 24
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 223 globally 22
Electricity Cost
Rank 189 globally 42
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 173 globally 73
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 196 globally 76

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

52
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 88 globally 55
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 150 globally 48
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 133 globally 58
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 111 globally 65

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

56
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 197 globally 32
Burger Menu Price
Rank 191 globally 43
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 134 globally 70
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 135 globally 80
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 139 globally 67
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

65
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Transit Cost
Rank 192 globally 62
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 166 globally 50
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 176 globally 76
Car Purchase Index
Rank 36 globally 56
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 176 globally 76
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 190 globally 73
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Internet Cost
Rank 133 globally 55
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 153 globally 69
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 140 globally 82
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 155 globally 51

Personal Services

4 indicators

51
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Haircut Cost
Rank 194 globally 45
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 186 globally 54
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 167 globally 60
Local Services Cost
Rank 190 globally 43
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Logistics Performance
Rank 16 globally 78
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 61 globally 61
Port Connectivity
Rank 47 globally 38
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Road Quality
Rank 71 globally 58
Traffic Congestion
Rank 190 globally 35
Road Density
Rank 10 globally 82
Traffic Deaths
Rank 21 globally 91
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 37

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

66
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 180 globally 16
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 151 globally 32
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 45 globally 78
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 27 globally 81
5G Coverage
Rank 27 globally 65

Public Transport

4 indicators

70
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Transit Coverage
Rank 32 globally 72
Transit Punctuality
Rank 17 globally 82
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 52
Walkability Score
Rank 21 globally 72
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

67
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 27 globally 76
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 70 globally 70
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 23 globally 70
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

81
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 41 globally 72
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 56 globally 89
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 118 globally 75

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

43
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 168 globally 20
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 56 globally 90
Biodiversity Index
Rank 211 globally 37
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

65
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 54 globally 61
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 103 globally 62
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 56 globally 58
Recovery Time
Rank 31 globally 85

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 42 globally 66
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 22 globally 85
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 131 globally 34
Restaurant Density
Rank 114 globally 44
Street Food Scene
Rank 141 globally 32
Local Market Quality
Rank 125 globally 45
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 94 globally 43
Local Freshness
Rank 111 globally 52
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

65
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 212 globally 41
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 53
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 12 globally 88
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 19 globally 50
Playground Density
Rank 23 globally 82

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

59
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 41 globally 75
Veterinary Quality
Rank 39 globally 78
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 194 globally 30
Pet Food Prices
Rank 207 globally 32
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 23 globally 75
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 44 globally 82
E-Government
Rank 24 globally 90
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 18 globally 86
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 24 globally 87
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 21 globally 82
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 35 globally 89
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 17 globally 84
Border Openness
Rank 16 globally 96
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 26 globally 86
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 172 globally 77
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 33 globally 76
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 5 globally 96
Remote Job Market
Rank 20 globally 86
Coworking Density
Rank 81 globally 49
Nomad Community
Rank 64 globally 54
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 27 globally 87
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 92
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 14 globally 89
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 11 globally 89
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 93
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 26 globally 86
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 9 globally 94
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 20 globally 93
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 10 globally 85
Residence Status Stability
Rank 18 globally 91
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 20 globally 91
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

88
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 6 globally 97
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 8 globally 88
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 20 globally 88
Expat Community Size
Rank 15 globally 74
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 20 globally 89
International Schools
Rank 15 globally 70
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 7 globally 88
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 27 globally 84
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 20 globally 86
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 23 globally 83
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 18 globally 88
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 49 globally 61
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 23 globally 84
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 21 globally 84
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 87
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Hotel Quality
Rank 52 globally 77
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 25 globally 89
Accommodation Availability
Rank 74 globally 63
Booking & Transparency
Rank 18 globally 91

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

85
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Travel Services
Rank 28 globally 88
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 12 globally 95
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 15 globally 92
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 68 globally 55
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 31 globally 84
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 137 globally 59
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 63 globally 63
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 110 globally 66
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 133 globally 58

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

68
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Hotel Cost
Rank 167 globally 67
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 171 globally 66
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 175 globally 64
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 175 globally 67
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 25 globally 93
Off-Season Usability
Rank 56 globally 78
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 40 globally 80
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 131 globally 82
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

83
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Press Freedom
Rank 47 globally 73
Democracy Index
Rank 22 globally 83
Personal Freedom
Rank 16 globally 85
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 31 globally 85

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

67
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 30 globally 70
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 127 globally 35
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 83
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 80
Housing Support Score
Rank 25 globally 72
Social Mobility Score
Rank 29 globally 72
Social Cohesion
Rank 22 globally 82
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Gender Equality
Rank 20 globally 81
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 23 globally 82
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 25 globally 85
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 24 globally 86
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 25 globally 86

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

87
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 21 globally 97
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 23 globally 84
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 23 globally 85
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 24 globally 86
Pride Culture
Rank 25 globally 81
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Disability Support Score
Rank 30 globally 80
Public Accessibility
Rank 25 globally 81
Digital Accessibility
Rank 22 globally 84
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 28 globally 83

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

74
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 27 globally 89
Secularization Score
Rank 37 globally 61
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 45 globally 50
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

61
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Median Age
Rank 144 globally 50
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 139 globally 34
Net Migration Rate
Rank 31 globally 67
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 23 globally 90
Population Density
Rank 225 globally 15
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 209 globally 33
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53