Country profile

Greenland: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Greenland is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as social freedom, participation and openness. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Society & Participation, while Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Privacy & Surveillance 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 Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services.

Overall rating 66.21 points
Global rank Rank 54 globally
Continental rank Rank 3 in North America

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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 Greenland

Why is Greenland especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as social freedom, participation and openness; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Society & Participation.

Which topics stand out positively for Greenland?

Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Privacy & Surveillance 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 Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Greenland?

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 Greenland 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

Greenland 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 safety, stability and risk exposure as well as social freedom, participation and openness 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 Greenland

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 151 globally 83
Petty Crime Index
Rank 57 globally 70
Women's Safety
Rank 17 globally 82
Organized Crime
Rank 4 globally 80
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 8 globally 95
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 2 globally 98
Political Violence
Rank 7 globally 93
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 78 globally 90
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

85
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Flood Risk
Rank 16 globally 88
Storm Risk
Rank 139 globally 68
Earthquake Risk
Rank 40 globally 88
Drought Risk
Rank 11 globally 88
Wildfire Risk
Rank 1 globally 99
Landslide Risk
Rank 44 globally 71
Tsunami Risk
Rank 46 globally 92
Volcano Risk
Rank 128 globally 92

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

90
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State Surveillance
Rank 13 globally 87
Internet Censorship
Rank 9 globally 92
Internet Freedom
Rank 10 globally 89
Data Protection Laws
Rank 13 globally 91
VPN Access
Rank 10 globally 93
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 5 globally 85
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Rule of Law
Rank 12 globally 86
Property Rights Security
Rank 18 globally 82
Corruption Perception
Rank 5 globally 83
Police Effectiveness
Rank 14 globally 85
Expropriation Risk
Rank 25 globally 85
Extradition Risk
Rank 45 globally 51

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

82
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Political Stability
Rank 8 globally 88
Economic Resilience
Rank 30 globally 75
Government Efficiency
Rank 13 globally 86
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 11 globally 80
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

76
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 35 globally 76
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 22 globally 84
Emergency Care
Rank 40 globally 74
Medicine Access
Rank 24 globally 81
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 29 globally 80
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 15 globally 79
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 83
Doctor Density
Rank 112 globally 51
Hospital Beds
Rank 46 globally 58
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 205 globally 26
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 119 globally 54

Environmental Health

6 indicators

76
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 12 globally 97
Noise Pollution
Rank 1 globally 95
UV Radiation
Rank 1 globally 95
Tap Water Safety
Rank 43 globally 98
Sanitation
Rank 227 globally 11
Waste Management
Rank 41 globally 76
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Life Expectancy
Rank 161 globally 58
Infectious Diseases
Rank 147 globally 66
Obesity Rate
Rank 148 globally 65
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 44 globally 70
Mental Health
Rank 8 globally 78
Suicide Rate
Rank 229 globally 1
Maternal Mortality
Rank 60 globally 79
Vaccination Rate
Rank 82 globally 93
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 134 globally 59
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 147 globally 74
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

60
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 203 globally 55
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 193 globally 29
Social Security Burden
Rank 109 globally 74
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 229 globally 7
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 46 globally 82
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 119 globally 22
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 11 globally 78
Capital Market Depth
Rank 8 globally 82
Business Credit Access
Rank 10 globally 82
Investor Protection
Rank 23 globally 78
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 103 globally 60
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 13 globally 83
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 19 globally 80
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 24 globally 81

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

77
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 16 globally 73
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 6 globally 92
Fintech Development
Rank 28 globally 96
ATM Availability
Rank 62 globally 83
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

50
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 169 globally 20
Crypto Regulation
Rank 50 globally 69
Legal Status
Rank 44 globally 82
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 105 globally 16
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 95 globally 12

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

48
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 6 globally 97
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

79
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 19 globally 87
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 72 globally 92
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 86
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 188 globally 64
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 21 globally 74
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 189 globally 56
Central Bank Independence
Rank 42 globally 79
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 53 globally 72
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 46 globally 87
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 23 globally 85
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 19 globally 83
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 134 globally 70
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 116 globally 73
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 3 globally 98
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 8 globally 92
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

36
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 158 globally 34
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 206 globally 34
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 226 globally 12
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 206 globally 68

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 221 globally 8
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 213 globally 8
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 226 globally 6
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 224 globally 10
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 227 globally 8
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 225 globally 4
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 224 globally 7

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 226 globally 8
Burger Menu Price
Rank 227 globally 4
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 229 globally 8
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 216 globally 10
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 205 globally 36
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 207 globally 39
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 223 globally 1
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 215 globally 10
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 227 globally 1

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

36
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Transit Cost
Rank 220 globally 22
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 225 globally 16
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 228 globally 20
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 208 globally 57
Car Purchase Index
Rank 19 globally 69
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 213 globally 38
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 204 globally 63
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Internet Cost
Rank 221 globally 11
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 212 globally 40
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 212 globally 52
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 226 globally 25

Personal Services

4 indicators

23
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Haircut Cost
Rank 224 globally 16
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 220 globally 27
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 221 globally 31
Local Services Cost
Rank 224 globally 18
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24
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 125 globally 36
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
57
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Road Quality
Rank 83 globally 55
Traffic Congestion
Rank 8 globally 85
Road Density
Rank 229 globally 8
Traffic Deaths
Rank 52 globally 86
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 47 globally 40

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

87
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Power Outages
Rank 71 globally 93
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 38 globally 70
CO2 Intensity
Rank 6 globally 99
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 35 globally 83
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 53 globally 80
Mobile Speed
Rank 33 globally 80
5G Coverage
Rank 56 globally 45

Public Transport

4 indicators

47
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Transit Coverage
Rank 145 globally 35
Transit Punctuality
Rank 36 globally 75
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 57 globally 25
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

72
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 21 globally 80
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 18 globally 72
Burnout Risk
Rank 6 globally 80
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

51
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 219 globally 20
Sunshine Hours
Rank 228 globally 39
Humidity Comfort
Rank 94 globally 71
Rainy Days
Rank 111 globally 65
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Variation
Rank 226 globally 29

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

56
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Beach Quality
Rank 185 globally 20
Mountain Access
Rank 10 globally 86
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

62
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 81 globally 50
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 99 globally 63
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 72 globally 51
Recovery Time
Rank 11 globally 91

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 9 globally 96
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
25
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 198 globally 20
Restaurant Density
Rank 218 globally 13
Street Food Scene
Rank 220 globally 12
Local Market Quality
Rank 154 globally 36
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 188 globally 18
Local Freshness
Rank 127 globally 47
Local Authenticity
Rank 154 globally 29

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

80
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 172 globally 77
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 24 globally 98
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 19 globally 69
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 20 globally 91
Child Safety Score
Rank 19 globally 86
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 9 globally 62
Playground Density
Rank 36 globally 75

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

59
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 41 globally 75
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 214 globally 22
Pet Food Prices
Rank 225 globally 20
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 15 globally 80
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 1 globally 90
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
77
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 27 globally 89
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 18 globally 86
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 34 globally 84
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 72 globally 57
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 43 globally 83
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 20 globally 83
Border Openness
Rank 73 globally 82
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 62 globally 73
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 167 globally 80
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 68 globally 66
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 13 globally 92
Remote Job Market
Rank 38 globally 80
Coworking Density
Rank 126 globally 37
Nomad Community
Rank 128 globally 36
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 26 globally 88
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 40 globally 82
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 82
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 20 globally 83
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 42 globally 79
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 36 globally 82
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 81
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 34 globally 87
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 30 globally 79
Residence Status Stability
Rank 26 globally 87
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 37 globally 83
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

58
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 115 globally 50
Local Language Barrier
Rank 124 globally 54
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 35 globally 81
Expat Community Size
Rank 98 globally 41
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 47 globally 76
International Schools
Rank 149 globally 39
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 55 globally 74
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 16 globally 89
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 19 globally 87
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 86
71
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 74
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 47 globally 62
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 58 globally 71
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 41 globally 75
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 53 globally 75
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Hotel Quality
Rank 135 globally 51
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 44 globally 80
Accommodation Availability
Rank 154 globally 39
Booking & Transparency
Rank 34 globally 86

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

73
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 118 globally 45
Digital Travel Services
Rank 53 globally 79
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 25 globally 91
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 61 globally 77
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 117 globally 44
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 78 globally 69
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 87 globally 68
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 137 globally 46
57
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 175 globally 42
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 141 globally 56
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 78 globally 72

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

55
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Hotel Cost
Rank 180 globally 63
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 181 globally 64
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 218 globally 38
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 222 globally 41
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 120 globally 67
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 102 globally 67
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

88
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Press Freedom
Rank 4 globally 89
Democracy Index
Rank 18 globally 85
Personal Freedom
Rank 4 globally 87
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 14 globally 92

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

78
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 26 globally 72
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 102 globally 45
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 19 globally 80
Gini Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 10 globally 85
Housing Support Score
Rank 9 globally 83
Social Mobility Score
Rank 7 globally 80
Social Cohesion
Rank 6 globally 88
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Gender Equality
Rank 7 globally 87
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 13 globally 87
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 14 globally 90

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

92
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 7 globally 99
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 14 globally 91
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 13 globally 90
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 12 globally 93
Pride Culture
Rank 24 globally 82
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Disability Support Score
Rank 14 globally 89
Public Accessibility
Rank 31 globally 75
Digital Accessibility
Rank 22 globally 84
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 26 globally 84

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

58
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 144 globally 69
Secularization Score
Rank 51 globally 55
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 159 globally 58

Demography

10 indicators

65
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Median Age
Rank 153 globally 48
Fertility Rate
Rank 50 globally 92
Population Growth
Rank 186 globally 22
Net Migration Rate
Rank 89 globally 50
Urbanization Rate
Rank 46 globally 85
Foreign Population Share
Rank 72 globally 60
Population Density
Rank 1 globally 100
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 12 globally 79