Country profile

Greece: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Greece 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 solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health, while Beaches, Nature & Relaxation, Attractions & Activities and Food & Culinary Culture 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 Food & Basic Goods, Demography and Natural Hazards.

Overall rating 68.36 points
Global rank Rank 46 globally
Continental rank Rank 36 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 Greece

Why is Greece 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 Greece?

Beaches, Nature & Relaxation, Attractions & Activities and Food & Culinary Culture 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 Food & Basic Goods, Demography and Natural Hazards.

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

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 Greece 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

Greece is especially useful to compare with Croatia, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany 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.

Static comparisons

Frequently asked questions: Greece

Greece: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

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

Greece: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 60 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Greece: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 68 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

Greece: what should be checked more closely?

Before making a decision, it is especially useful to check Food & Basic Goods, Demography and Natural Hazards. These topics create the largest relative deductions in the current profile.

All ratings and indicators for Greece

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

71
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Homicide Rate
Rank 43 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 91 globally 61
Women's Safety
Rank 55 globally 70
Organized Crime
Rank 121 globally 50
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 91 globally 82
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 121 globally 90
Political Violence
Rank 128 globally 78
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 167 globally 76
Terrorism Risk
Rank 191 globally 72

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 96 globally 51
Storm Risk
Rank 118 globally 73
Earthquake Risk
Rank 204 globally 24
Drought Risk
Rank 153 globally 55
Wildfire Risk
Rank 175 globally 34
Landslide Risk
Rank 162 globally 42
Tsunami Risk
Rank 189 globally 37
Volcano Risk
Rank 188 globally 61

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

74
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State Surveillance
Rank 101 globally 67
Internet Censorship
Rank 84 globally 75
Internet Freedom
Rank 73 globally 73
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 77 globally 80
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 94 globally 63
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Rule of Law
Rank 86 globally 59
Property Rights Security
Rank 92 globally 60
Corruption Perception
Rank 97 globally 52
Police Effectiveness
Rank 101 globally 64
Expropriation Risk
Rank 85 globally 66
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

63
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Political Stability
Rank 98 globally 66
Economic Resilience
Rank 132 globally 58
Government Efficiency
Rank 84 globally 64
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 78 globally 63
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 39 globally 75
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 79 globally 73
Emergency Care
Rank 40 globally 74
Medicine Access
Rank 62 globally 73
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 54 globally 73
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 76
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 157 globally 57
Doctor Density
Rank 3 globally 92
Hospital Beds
Rank 41 globally 60
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 82 globally 95
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 154 globally 42
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 43 globally 70

Environmental Health

6 indicators

77
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 87 globally 79
Noise Pollution
Rank 138 globally 50
UV Radiation
Rank 54 globally 54
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 44 globally 94
Waste Management
Rank 79 globally 56
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Life Expectancy
Rank 36 globally 91
Infectious Diseases
Rank 37 globally 87
Obesity Rate
Rank 145 globally 66
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 30 globally 74
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 34 globally 84
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 103 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 185 globally 47
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 23 globally 89
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

53
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 196 globally 62
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 193 globally 29
Social Security Burden
Rank 197 globally 48
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 220 globally 24
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 208 globally 53
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 112 globally 66
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 51 globally 72
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 161 globally 59
Capital Market Depth
Rank 109 globally 63
Business Credit Access
Rank 82 globally 68
Investor Protection
Rank 86 globally 62
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 36 globally 73
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 168 globally 64
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 65 globally 69
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 69 globally 70

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 71 globally 53
Banking Stability
Rank 160 globally 68
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 61 globally 90
ATM Availability
Rank 54 globally 85
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 228 globally 10

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

53
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 72 globally 39
Crypto Regulation
Rank 43 globally 75
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 70 globally 24
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 132 globally 58
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 60 globally 23

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

73
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 45
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 79 globally 76
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 129 globally 51

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

65
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 61 globally 76
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 89 globally 90
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 225 globally 6
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 76
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 96
Central Bank Independence
Rank 51 globally 77
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 201 globally 25
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 179 globally 50
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 77 globally 57
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 72 globally 48
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 60
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 23 globally 89
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 87 globally 69
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 57 globally 66
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

49
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 33
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 150 globally 48
Electricity Cost
Rank 160 globally 52
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 194 globally 62
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

38
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 166 globally 29
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 140 globally 47
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 216 globally 15
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 204 globally 28
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 185 globally 36
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 145 globally 52
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 148 globally 53

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 158 globally 63
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 134 globally 70
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 139 globally 67
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 65

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

59
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Transit Cost
Rank 195 globally 57
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 206 globally 33
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 75 globally 25
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 201 globally 60
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 48 globally 95
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 81 globally 68

Personal Services

4 indicators

69
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Haircut Cost
Rank 145 globally 65
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 131 globally 73
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 121 globally 75
Local Services Cost
Rank 143 globally 63
🏗️ Infrastructure ShowHide
57
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Logistics Performance
Rank 71 globally 44
Rail Network Density
Rank 44 globally 60
Airport Connectivity
Rank 41 globally 71
Port Connectivity
Rank 19 globally 58
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Road Quality
Rank 57 globally 64
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 72 globally 67
Traffic Deaths
Rank 66 globally 84
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 45 globally 42

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

75
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 106 globally 50
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 68 globally 56
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 65 globally 71
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 47 globally 77
5G Coverage
Rank 67 globally 35

Public Transport

4 indicators

58
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Transit Coverage
Rank 41 globally 68
Transit Punctuality
Rank 56 globally 65
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 54 globally 28
Walkability Score
Rank 33 globally 68
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

55
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 111 globally 59
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 49 globally 71
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 58 globally 75
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

72
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Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 87
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 109 globally 63
Forest Cover
Rank 118 globally 40

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

73
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 45 globally 67
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 39 globally 77
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 26 globally 78
Recovery Time
Rank 113 globally 68

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 33 globally 75
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 17 globally 64
Music & Nightlife
Rank 26 globally 68
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 29 globally 82
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 29 globally 79
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 15 globally 82
Restaurant Density
Rank 16 globally 82
Street Food Scene
Rank 20 globally 72
Local Market Quality
Rank 4 globally 94
Café Culture
Rank 8 globally 84
Local Freshness
Rank 4 globally 94
Local Authenticity
Rank 12 globally 84

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

63
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 164 globally 78
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 32 globally 62
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 38 globally 48
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 145 globally 69
Child Safety Score
Rank 43 globally 78
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 41 globally 72

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 30 globally 85
Veterinary Quality
Rank 47 globally 75
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 142 globally 50
Pet Food Prices
Rank 144 globally 50
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 55 globally 62
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 55 globally 79
E-Government
Rank 63 globally 84
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 81 globally 69
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 56 globally 78
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 50 globally 65
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 30 globally 90
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 76 globally 73
Border Openness
Rank 43 globally 89
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 46 globally 77
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 7 globally 88
Remote Work Legality
Rank 68 globally 66
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 81 globally 72
Remote Job Market
Rank 54 globally 75
Coworking Density
Rank 29 globally 77
Nomad Community
Rank 28 globally 72
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 74 globally 69
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 49 globally 80
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 77
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 81 globally 68
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 42 globally 79
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 45 globally 79
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 71 globally 78
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 45 globally 83
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 66 globally 76
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 45 globally 80
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 115 globally 50
Local Language Barrier
Rank 112 globally 58
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 75 globally 70
Expat Community Size
Rank 64 globally 50
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 81 globally 67
International Schools
Rank 57 globally 53
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 93 globally 65
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 71 globally 63
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 73 globally 68
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 61
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 73
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 66 globally 58
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 71 globally 69
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 74 globally 68
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 70 globally 72
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 34 globally 83
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 42 globally 81
Accommodation Availability
Rank 19 globally 83
Booking & Transparency
Rank 52 globally 79

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 36 globally 76
Digital Travel Services
Rank 48 globally 83
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 63 globally 83
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 54 globally 79
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 8 globally 86
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 31 globally 84
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 9 globally 88
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 18 globally 85
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 8 globally 95
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 9 globally 92
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 35 globally 82

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

64
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Hotel Cost
Rank 175 globally 64
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 171 globally 66
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 183 globally 60
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 168 globally 70
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 202 globally 58
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 215 globally 75
Off-Season Usability
Rank 41 globally 81
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 42 globally 78
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 219 globally 70
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

74
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Press Freedom
Rank 76 globally 68
Democracy Index
Rank 73 globally 74
Personal Freedom
Rank 69 globally 75
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 78 globally 75

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

79
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 52 globally 61
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 13 globally 82
Education Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 68
School Life Expectancy
Rank 14 globally 88
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 83
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 19 globally 80
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 38 globally 63
Social Mobility Score
Rank 55 globally 59
Social Cohesion
Rank 66 globally 68
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Gender Equality
Rank 70 globally 68
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 72 globally 67
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 70 globally 65
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 67 globally 67
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 69 globally 66

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

71
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 52 globally 89
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 66 globally 63
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 65 globally 67
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 59 globally 69
Pride Culture
Rank 61 globally 64
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Disability Support Score
Rank 44 globally 71
Public Accessibility
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Accessibility
Rank 51 globally 74
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 44 globally 75

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

63
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 108 globally 77
Secularization Score
Rank 51 globally 55
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 185 globally 22
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

47
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Median Age
Rank 223 globally 23
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 213 globally 10
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 68 globally 76
Foreign Population Share
Rank 79 globally 57
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60