Country profile

Guinea: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Guinea 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 social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Internet & Connectivity, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 44.22 points
Global rank Rank 208 globally
Continental rank Rank 44 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

Why is Guinea 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?

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 social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Internet & Connectivity, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 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

Under the top-three rules, no explicit strength is currently shown.

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Guinea 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 social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Guinea

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

53
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Homicide Rate
Rank 192 globally 71
Petty Crime Index
Rank 203 globally 35
Women's Safety
Rank 199 globally 37
Organized Crime
Rank 163 globally 44
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 185 globally 57
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 137 globally 82
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

69
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Flood Risk
Rank 119 globally 46
Storm Risk
Rank 59 globally 88
Earthquake Risk
Rank 40 globally 88
Drought Risk
Rank 11 globally 88
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 162 globally 42
Tsunami Risk
Rank 94 globally 71
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

47
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State Surveillance
Rank 163 globally 49
Internet Censorship
Rank 162 globally 53
Internet Freedom
Rank 166 globally 47
Data Protection Laws
Rank 194 globally 27
VPN Access
Rank 162 globally 57
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
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Rule of Law
Rank 191 globally 33
Property Rights Security
Rank 190 globally 34
Corruption Perception
Rank 189 globally 25
Police Effectiveness
Rank 198 globally 32
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

45
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Political Stability
Rank 172 globally 48
Economic Resilience
Rank 151 globally 55
Government Efficiency
Rank 192 globally 37
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 191 globally 32
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 209 globally 31
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 216 globally 32
Emergency Care
Rank 209 globally 29
Medicine Access
Rank 206 globally 34
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 206 globally 32
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 204 globally 37
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 203 globally 32
Doctor Density
Rank 194 globally 8
Hospital Beds
Rank 224 globally 6
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 218 globally 36
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 202 globally 24

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 207 globally 14
Noise Pollution
Rank 167 globally 42
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 197 globally 42
Sanitation
Rank 215 globally 18
Waste Management
Rank 217 globally 5
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Life Expectancy
Rank 221 globally 31
Infectious Diseases
Rank 218 globally 29
Obesity Rate
Rank 29 globally 87
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 222 globally 8
Mental Health
Rank 197 globally 49
Suicide Rate
Rank 115 globally 57
Maternal Mortality
Rank 220 globally 14
Vaccination Rate
Rank 218 globally 59
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 1 globally 95
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 6 globally 92
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 70 globally 89
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 138 globally 68
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
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 207 globally 32
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 152 globally 12
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 201 globally 51
Capital Market Depth
Rank 195 globally 47
Business Credit Access
Rank 178 globally 46
Investor Protection
Rank 193 globally 32
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 183 globally 37
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 200 globally 53
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 186 globally 38
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 177 globally 40

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

53
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 122 globally 75
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 184 globally 71
Fintech Development
Rank 176 globally 33
ATM Availability
Rank 219 globally 15
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

22
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 194 globally 15
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 191 globally 25
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 6
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 125 globally 60
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

54
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 218 globally 13
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 212 globally 24
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 122 globally 56
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

55
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 190 globally 31
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 190 globally 59
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 53 globally 75
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 178 globally 48
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 202 globally 52
Central Bank Independence
Rank 194 globally 49
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 201 globally 25
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 115 globally 74
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 211 globally 7
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 215 globally 6
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 107 globally 77
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 212 globally 18
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 205 globally 9
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

79
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 27 globally 68
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 21 globally 79
Electricity Cost
Rank 94 globally 74
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

86
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 46 globally 76
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 41 globally 86
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 41 globally 86
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 44 globally 84
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 52 globally 78
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 37 globally 92
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

93
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 37 globally 99
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 37 globally 92
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 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 104 globally 81
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 118 globally 86
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 104 globally 64

Personal Services

4 indicators

96
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 1 globally 100
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 14 globally 96
Local Services Cost
Rank 22 globally 94
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14
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 202 globally 12
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
34
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Road Quality
Rank 203 globally 22
Traffic Congestion
Rank 81 globally 58
Road Density
Rank 145 globally 52
Traffic Deaths
Rank 209 globally 28
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

36
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Power Outages
Rank 214 globally 11
Electrification Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 45 globally 65
CO2 Intensity
Rank 101 globally 46
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
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
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

50
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 199 globally 43
Burnout Risk
Rank 192 globally 35
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 49 globally 71
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 181 globally 54
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 80 globally 90

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

61
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Beach Quality
Rank 150 globally 43
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 127 globally 33

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

38
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 126 globally 57
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 200 globally 19
Recovery Time
Rank 149 globally 62

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

22
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 161 globally 30
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 196 globally 25
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 163 globally 28
Restaurant Density
Rank 177 globally 26
Street Food Scene
Rank 141 globally 32
Local Market Quality
Rank 149 globally 38
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 195 globally 17
Local Freshness
Rank 150 globally 41
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

30
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 13 globally 99
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 213 globally 19
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 210 globally 21
Child Safety Score
Rank 209 globally 28
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
Playground Density
Rank 202 globally 20

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 207 globally 15
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 214 globally 12
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 204 globally 22
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 203 globally 33
E-Government
Rank 214 globally 31
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 203 globally 36
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 209 globally 28
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 205 globally 18
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 212 globally 30
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 194 globally 29
Border Openness
Rank 185 globally 30
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 200 globally 21
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 191 globally 22
Remote Work Legality
Rank 164 globally 45
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 198 globally 42
Remote Job Market
Rank 207 globally 34
Coworking Density
Rank 198 globally 20
Nomad Community
Rank 201 globally 15
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 202 globally 23
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 34
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 199 globally 36
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 189 globally 44
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 192 globally 38
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 207 globally 26
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 178 globally 47
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 198 globally 31
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 192 globally 34
Residence Status Stability
Rank 195 globally 37
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 200 globally 32
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 189 globally 17
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 212 globally 16
Local Language Barrier
Rank 206 globally 28
Integration Ease
Rank 200 globally 47
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 201 globally 41
Expat Community Size
Rank 152 globally 29
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 201 globally 41
International Schools
Rank 196 globally 29
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 200 globally 33
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 193 globally 23
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 198 globally 28
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 26
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 200 globally 31
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 201 globally 26
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 204 globally 30
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 206 globally 25
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 198 globally 38
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Hotel Quality
Rank 215 globally 24
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 208 globally 29
Accommodation Availability
Rank 202 globally 27
Booking & Transparency
Rank 208 globally 31

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

32
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 206 globally 23
Digital Travel Services
Rank 207 globally 33
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 200 globally 41
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 206 globally 32
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 214 globally 24
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 206 globally 32
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 129 globally 61
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 197 globally 31
51
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 173 globally 44
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 187 globally 41
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 89 globally 69

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
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Hotel Cost
Rank 17 globally 96
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 23 globally 96
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 202 globally 54
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 209 globally 46
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

34
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Press Freedom
Rank 161 globally 40
Democracy Index
Rank 201 globally 22
Personal Freedom
Rank 180 globally 48
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 176 globally 27

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

26
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 228 globally 32
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 192 globally 12
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
School Life Expectancy
Rank 216 globally 45
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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 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Social Mobility Score
Rank 215 globally 14
Social Cohesion
Rank 198 globally 35
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Gender Equality
Rank 207 globally 32
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 204 globally 31
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 197 globally 26
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 192 globally 24
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 198 globally 25

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

15
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 196 globally 17
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 192 globally 16
Pride Culture
Rank 194 globally 13
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Disability Support Score
Rank 209 globally 17
Public Accessibility
Rank 203 globally 24
Digital Accessibility
Rank 208 globally 20
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 214 globally 22

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

26
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 190 globally 34
Secularization Score
Rank 200 globally 16
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 197 globally 18
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 191 globally 26

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 198 globally 31
Population Growth
Rank 13 globally 76
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 183 globally 27
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 60 globally 67
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7