Country profile

Guinea-Bissau: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Guinea-Bissau 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 challenging 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 Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 44.24 points
Global rank Rank 206 globally
Continental rank Rank 42 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 Guinea-Bissau

Why is Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau?

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 Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Guinea-Bissau 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

Guinea-Bissau 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.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Guinea-Bissau

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 60 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 206 globally 34
Women's Safety
Rank 195 globally 39
Organized Crime
Rank 149 globally 46
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 180 globally 59
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 137 globally 76
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 134 globally 83
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

67
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Flood Risk
Rank 183 globally 36
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 40 globally 88
Drought Risk
Rank 47 globally 79
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 39 globally 74
Tsunami Risk
Rank 68 globally 82
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

51
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State Surveillance
Rank 146 globally 54
Internet Censorship
Rank 141 globally 59
Internet Freedom
Rank 155 globally 51
Data Protection Laws
Rank 184 globally 30
VPN Access
Rank 144 globally 62
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
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Rule of Law
Rank 195 globally 32
Property Rights Security
Rank 199 globally 28
Corruption Perception
Rank 208 globally 21
Police Effectiveness
Rank 210 globally 22
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

44
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Political Stability
Rank 182 globally 45
Economic Resilience
Rank 145 globally 56
Government Efficiency
Rank 196 globally 35
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 191 globally 32
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

30
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 211 globally 30
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 221 globally 30
Emergency Care
Rank 209 globally 29
Medicine Access
Rank 209 globally 33
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 208 globally 31
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 206 globally 35
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 214 globally 23
Doctor Density
Rank 189 globally 9
Hospital Beds
Rank 189 globally 18
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 221 globally 32
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 3 globally 88
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 205 globally 23

Environmental Health

6 indicators

22
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 138 globally 50
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 213 globally 30
Sanitation
Rank 199 globally 27
Waste Management
Rank 171 globally 20
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Life Expectancy
Rank 204 globally 41
Infectious Diseases
Rank 216 globally 30
Obesity Rate
Rank 47 globally 84
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 204 globally 16
Mental Health
Rank 221 globally 41
Suicide Rate
Rank 184 globally 44
Maternal Mortality
Rank 220 globally 14
Vaccination Rate
Rank 209 globally 64
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 47 globally 80
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 94 globally 79
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

79
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 96
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 102 globally 77
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 135 globally 61
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 204 globally 49
Capital Market Depth
Rank 221 globally 33
Business Credit Access
Rank 219 globally 28
Investor Protection
Rank 198 globally 28
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 205 globally 32
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 183 globally 61
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 215 globally 28
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 219 globally 20

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

38
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 205 globally 19
Banking Stability
Rank 218 globally 25
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 202 globally 66
Fintech Development
Rank 216 globally 5
ATM Availability
Rank 197 globally 31
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 158 globally 40
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

23
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 207 globally 12
Crypto Regulation
Rank 200 globally 23
Legal Status
Rank 191 globally 25
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 6
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 87 globally 76
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 204 globally 4

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

54
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 218 globally 19
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 122 globally 56
Days to Register a Company
Rank 91 globally 58

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

54
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 209 globally 23
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 145 globally 81
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 173 globally 42
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 211 globally 39
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 190 globally 55
Central Bank Independence
Rank 161 globally 59
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 103 globally 63
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 180 globally 49
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 211 globally 7
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 215 globally 6
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 29 globally 92
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 155 globally 69
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 205 globally 24
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 215 globally 7
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

80
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 12 globally 74
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 16 globally 81
Electricity Cost
Rank 122 globally 64
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

88
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 36 globally 79
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 32 globally 88
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 33 globally 89
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 28 globally 88
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 36 globally 81
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 31 globally 94
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

94
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 31 globally 96
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
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 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

80
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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 80 globally 68
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 4 globally 99
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Internet Cost
Rank 196 globally 37
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 126 globally 76
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 130 globally 83
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 95 globally 65

Personal Services

4 indicators

96
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Haircut Cost
Rank 15 globally 93
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 1 globally 100
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 14 globally 96
Local Services Cost
Rank 15 globally 95
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6
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Logistics Performance
Rank 210 globally 5
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 212 globally 10
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
35
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Road Quality
Rank 221 globally 16
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 175 globally 48
Traffic Deaths
Rank 197 globally 36
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 219 globally 1

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

23
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Power Outages
Rank 222 globally 1
Electrification Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 187 globally 15
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 154 globally 20
CO2 Intensity
Rank 151 globally 32
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 223 globally 9
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 200 globally 1
Mobile Speed
Rank 225 globally 21
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

24
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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 211 globally 38
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 205 globally 35
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

46
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 64 globally 73
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 207 globally 40
Burnout Risk
Rank 192 globally 35
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

74
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 97 globally 64
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 94 globally 71
Rainy Days
Rank 67 globally 72
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 185 globally 78
Seasonal Variation
Rank 98 globally 85

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

57
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Beach Quality
Rank 133 globally 49
Mountain Access
Rank 193 globally 10
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 60 globally 87
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 18 globally 93

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

39
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 213 globally 11
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 79 globally 67
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 208 globally 17
Recovery Time
Rank 171 globally 59

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

21
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 188 globally 28
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 188 globally 22
Restaurant Density
Rank 199 globally 20
Street Food Scene
Rank 176 globally 25
Local Market Quality
Rank 161 globally 33
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 214 globally 12
Local Freshness
Rank 164 globally 36
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

28
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 213 globally 19
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 221 globally 14
Child Safety Score
Rank 216 globally 25
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 220 globally 4
Playground Density
Rank 216 globally 15

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

36
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 216 globally 10
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 26 globally 70
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 214 globally 12
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 210 globally 20
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 199 globally 37
E-Government
Rank 219 globally 28
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 199 globally 37
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 209 globally 28
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 212 globally 15
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 217 globally 28
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 191 globally 32
Border Openness
Rank 172 globally 41
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 198 globally 23
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 183 globally 26
Remote Work Legality
Rank 139 globally 50
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 186 globally 47
Remote Job Market
Rank 216 globally 26
Coworking Density
Rank 208 globally 16
Nomad Community
Rank 209 globally 13
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 218 globally 14
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 36
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 37
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 180 globally 46
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 192 globally 38
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 206 globally 27
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 201 globally 40
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 194 globally 33
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 187 globally 37
Residence Status Stability
Rank 194 globally 38
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 197 globally 33
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 192 globally 16
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

31
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 218 globally 14
Local Language Barrier
Rank 214 globally 26
Integration Ease
Rank 204 globally 46
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 197 globally 42
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 194 globally 42
International Schools
Rank 210 globally 26
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 186 globally 37
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 169 globally 29
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 169 globally 35
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 164 globally 32
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 197 globally 32
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 196 globally 30
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 207 globally 28
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 203 globally 26
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 31
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Hotel Quality
Rank 217 globally 23
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 212 globally 27
Accommodation Availability
Rank 210 globally 25
Booking & Transparency
Rank 211 globally 29

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

28
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 209 globally 21
Digital Travel Services
Rank 218 globally 29
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 217 globally 30
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 209 globally 31
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 217 globally 23
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 214 globally 29
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 139 globally 58
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 213 globally 27
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 165 globally 48
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 187 globally 41
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 94 globally 68

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

94
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Hotel Cost
Rank 9 globally 97
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 16 globally 97
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 16 globally 94
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 201 globally 78
Off-Season Usability
Rank 211 globally 52
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 217 globally 44
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

46
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Press Freedom
Rank 151 globally 45
Democracy Index
Rank 153 globally 44
Personal Freedom
Rank 165 globally 52
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 150 globally 42

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

28
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 215 globally 52
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 206 globally 8
Education Expenditure
Rank 215 globally 33
School Life Expectancy
Rank 214 globally 48
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 218 globally 10
Social Mobility Score
Rank 221 globally 12
Social Cohesion
Rank 187 globally 38
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Gender Equality
Rank 186 globally 42
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 188 globally 38
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 171 globally 33
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 170 globally 30
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

27
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 127 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 161 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 166 globally 26
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 164 globally 24
Pride Culture
Rank 160 globally 20
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Disability Support Score
Rank 209 globally 17
Public Accessibility
Rank 199 globally 25
Digital Accessibility
Rank 208 globally 20
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 208 globally 25

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

46
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 172 globally 52
Secularization Score
Rank 182 globally 27
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 31 globally 52
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 177 globally 47

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 198 globally 31
Population Growth
Rank 27 globally 70
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 168 globally 35
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 76 globally 64
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 201 globally 9