Country profile

Guatemala: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Guatemala is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes, while Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Food & Basic Goods stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Social System & Social Cohesion and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 55.02 points
Global rank Rank 154 globally
Continental rank Rank 38 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 Guatemala

Why is Guatemala especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Guatemala?

Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Food & Basic Goods show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Social System & Social Cohesion and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

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

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 Guatemala 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

Guatemala 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Guatemala

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

41
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Homicide Rate
Rank 210 globally 55
Petty Crime Index
Rank 215 globally 30
Women's Safety
Rank 201 globally 35
Organized Crime
Rank 196 globally 36
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 202 globally 42
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 191 globally 61
Political Violence
Rank 194 globally 46
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 159 globally 78
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

42
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Flood Risk
Rank 119 globally 46
Storm Risk
Rank 126 globally 71
Earthquake Risk
Rank 223 globally 13
Drought Risk
Rank 91 globally 68
Wildfire Risk
Rank 181 globally 28
Landslide Risk
Rank 217 globally 24
Tsunami Risk
Rank 203 globally 24
Volcano Risk
Rank 211 globally 32

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

57
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State Surveillance
Rank 135 globally 58
Internet Censorship
Rank 139 globally 60
Internet Freedom
Rank 143 globally 55
Data Protection Laws
Rank 133 globally 47
VPN Access
Rank 132 globally 67
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
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Rule of Law
Rank 164 globally 41
Property Rights Security
Rank 155 globally 44
Corruption Perception
Rank 183 globally 27
Police Effectiveness
Rank 184 globally 41
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

53
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Political Stability
Rank 185 globally 43
Economic Resilience
Rank 65 globally 66
Government Efficiency
Rank 168 globally 45
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 127 globally 55
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

48
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 158 globally 51
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 182 globally 49
Emergency Care
Rank 161 globally 46
Medicine Access
Rank 176 globally 49
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 160 globally 48
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 136 globally 62
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 207 globally 29
Doctor Density
Rank 133 globally 40
Hospital Beds
Rank 215 globally 9
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 159 globally 79
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 160 globally 42

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 138 globally 63
Noise Pollution
Rank 167 globally 42
UV Radiation
Rank 227 globally 10
Tap Water Safety
Rank 169 globally 55
Sanitation
Rank 148 globally 52
Waste Management
Rank 133 globally 34
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Life Expectancy
Rank 136 globally 65
Infectious Diseases
Rank 157 globally 63
Obesity Rate
Rank 148 globally 65
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 152 globally 36
Mental Health
Rank 142 globally 59
Suicide Rate
Rank 65 globally 70
Maternal Mortality
Rank 160 globally 45
Vaccination Rate
Rank 162 globally 83
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 31 globally 83
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 47 globally 85
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 55 globally 91
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 20 globally 94
Social Security Burden
Rank 84 globally 81
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 78 globally 62
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 20 globally 98
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 163 globally 54
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 169 globally 8
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 51 globally 70
Capital Market Depth
Rank 96 globally 65
Business Credit Access
Rank 127 globally 58
Investor Protection
Rank 145 globally 45
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 112 globally 58
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 35 globally 79
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 154 globally 44
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 144 globally 48

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

63
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 138 globally 37
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 160 globally 39
ATM Availability
Rank 128 globally 72
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 79 globally 72
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

32
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 103 globally 32
Crypto Regulation
Rank 135 globally 38
Legal Status
Rank 133 globally 41
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 123 globally 14
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 157 globally 50
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

80
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 25 globally 88
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 199 globally 31
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 159 globally 53
Days to Register a Company
Rank 170 globally 40

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

72
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 138 globally 54
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 94 globally 89
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 41 globally 80
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 127 globally 57
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 167 globally 70
Central Bank Independence
Rank 133 globally 64
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 35 globally 78
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 62 globally 84
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 137 globally 32
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 142 globally 27
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 29 globally 92
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 112 globally 65
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 106 globally 41
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

65
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 54
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 81 globally 65
Electricity Cost
Rank 192 globally 41
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

86
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 36 globally 79
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 52 globally 84
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 33 globally 89
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 28 globally 88
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 31 globally 84
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 47 globally 90
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 56 globally 84

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

91
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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 31 globally 96
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 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 59 globally 73
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 106 globally 93
Car Purchase Index
Rank 138 globally 4
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 101 globally 93
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Internet Cost
Rank 90 globally 67
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 96 globally 84
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 57 globally 73

Personal Services

4 indicators

89
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Haircut Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 65 globally 93
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 66 globally 90
Local Services Cost
Rank 80 globally 86
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22
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 105 globally 41
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 155 globally 51
Traffic Deaths
Rank 175 globally 47
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

76
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Power Outages
Rank 141 globally 78
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 106 globally 50
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 38 globally 70
CO2 Intensity
Rank 71 globally 55
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 157 globally 13
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

40
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Transit Coverage
Rank 103 globally 45
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 123 globally 50
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

47
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 41 globally 66
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

78
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 20 globally 78
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 134 globally 61
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

67
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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 46 globally 66
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 92 globally 67
Biodiversity Index
Rank 16 globally 89
Forest Cover
Rank 111 globally 43

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

48
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 125 globally 36
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 103 globally 62
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 39
Recovery Time
Rank 194 globally 55

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

38
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 126 globally 52
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 99 globally 66
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 80 globally 45
Restaurant Density
Rank 87 globally 50
Street Food Scene
Rank 68 globally 49
Local Market Quality
Rank 92 globally 52
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 99 globally 42
Local Freshness
Rank 98 globally 55
Local Authenticity
Rank 72 globally 45

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

43
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 102 globally 94
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 172 globally 57
Child Safety Score
Rank 162 globally 48
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 155 globally 35

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 59 globally 70
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 113 globally 52
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 135 globally 64
E-Government
Rank 141 globally 62
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 153 globally 52
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 155 globally 51
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 140 globally 39
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 134 globally 55
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 132 globally 61
Border Openness
Rank 120 globally 64
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 124 globally 54
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 124 globally 39
Remote Work Legality
Rank 88 globally 60
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 171 globally 50
Remote Job Market
Rank 149 globally 51
Coworking Density
Rank 104 globally 43
Nomad Community
Rank 102 globally 42
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 142 globally 44
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 136 globally 56
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 151 globally 52
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 133 globally 54
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 155 globally 48
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 62
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 140 globally 54
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 140 globally 54
Residence Status Stability
Rank 155 globally 53
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 141 globally 52
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 101 globally 64
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 177 globally 30
Local Language Barrier
Rank 172 globally 40
Integration Ease
Rank 172 globally 54
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 149 globally 54
Expat Community Size
Rank 158 globally 28
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 153 globally 53
International Schools
Rank 149 globally 39
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 144 globally 48
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 134 globally 41
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 132 globally 47
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 44
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 150 globally 47
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 147 globally 42
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 145 globally 50
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 151 globally 47
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 142 globally 55
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 143 globally 49
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 149 globally 48
Accommodation Availability
Rank 115 globally 50
Booking & Transparency
Rank 149 globally 51

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

53
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 118 globally 45
Digital Travel Services
Rank 140 globally 51
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 138 globally 61
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 153 globally 55
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 138 globally 55
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 68 globally 72
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 116 globally 50
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 131 globally 61
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 123 globally 60
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 70 globally 74

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

82
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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 131 globally 78
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 82 globally 89
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 126 globally 63
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 142 globally 80
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 154 globally 44
Democracy Index
Rank 150 globally 48
Personal Freedom
Rank 129 globally 63
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 150 globally 42

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 172 globally 83
PISA Score
Rank 153 globally 26
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 162 globally 22
Education Expenditure
Rank 193 globally 48
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 159 globally 20
Gini Index
Rank 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 168 globally 23
Social Mobility Score
Rank 176 globally 28
Social Cohesion
Rank 168 globally 43
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Gender Equality
Rank 183 globally 43
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 172 globally 41
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 140 globally 41
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 136 globally 42
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 141 globally 42

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

29
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 139 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 142 globally 31
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 135 globally 36
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 146 globally 28
Pride Culture
Rank 135 globally 25
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Disability Support Score
Rank 161 globally 34
Public Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 42
Digital Accessibility
Rank 135 globally 45
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 150 globally 45

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

61
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 108 globally 77
Secularization Score
Rank 124 globally 42
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 107 globally 68

Demography

10 indicators

56
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Median Age
Rank 55 globally 80
Fertility Rate
Rank 81 globally 84
Population Growth
Rank 50 globally 60
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 150 globally 45
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 153 globally 52
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