Country profile

Guyana: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Guyana 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 mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 56.12 points
Global rank Rank 146 globally
Continental rank Rank 36 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 Guyana

Why is Guyana 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 Guyana?

Conflicts & Political Security, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Guyana 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

Guyana 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Guyana

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

48
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Homicide Rate
Rank 207 globally 61
Petty Crime Index
Rank 181 globally 40
Women's Safety
Rank 163 globally 47
Organized Crime
Rank 157 globally 45
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 157 globally 66
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 119 globally 85
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

64
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Flood Risk
Rank 197 globally 32
Storm Risk
Rank 126 globally 71
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 118 globally 49
Landslide Risk
Rank 48 globally 68
Tsunami Risk
Rank 119 globally 59
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

64
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State Surveillance
Rank 108 globally 66
Internet Censorship
Rank 111 globally 70
Internet Freedom
Rank 110 globally 65
Data Protection Laws
Rank 128 globally 48
VPN Access
Rank 105 globally 74
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 115 globally 58
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Rule of Law
Rank 120 globally 51
Property Rights Security
Rank 126 globally 50
Corruption Perception
Rank 123 globally 41
Police Effectiveness
Rank 134 globally 55
Expropriation Risk
Rank 123 globally 55
Extradition Risk
Rank 86 globally 46

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

62
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Political Stability
Rank 112 globally 62
Economic Resilience
Rank 50 globally 69
Government Efficiency
Rank 120 globally 56
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 119 globally 56
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 143 globally 53
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 133 globally 64
Emergency Care
Rank 132 globally 55
Medicine Access
Rank 125 globally 63
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 133 globally 56
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 127 globally 64
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 67
Doctor Density
Rank 129 globally 42
Hospital Beds
Rank 73 globally 50
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 137 globally 86
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 78 globally 63

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 160 globally 55
Noise Pollution
Rank 58 globally 65
UV Radiation
Rank 95 globally 29
Tap Water Safety
Rank 142 globally 71
Sanitation
Rank 152 globally 51
Waste Management
Rank 153 globally 25
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Life Expectancy
Rank 161 globally 58
Infectious Diseases
Rank 175 globally 52
Obesity Rate
Rank 156 globally 63
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 164 globally 29
Mental Health
Rank 190 globally 51
Suicide Rate
Rank 226 globally 21
Maternal Mortality
Rank 151 globally 49
Vaccination Rate
Rank 13 globally 98
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 77 globally 72
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 44 globally 86
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 197 globally 60
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 85 globally 80
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 94 globally 56
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 163 globally 54
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 164 globally 10
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 184 globally 56
Capital Market Depth
Rank 133 globally 59
Business Credit Access
Rank 140 globally 56
Investor Protection
Rank 119 globally 51
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 121 globally 54
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 175 globally 63
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 141 globally 47
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 189 globally 37

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

54
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 141 globally 36
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 193 globally 18
ATM Availability
Rank 161 globally 59
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

27
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 135 globally 38
Legal Status
Rank 141 globally 38
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 206 globally 32
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

72
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 99 globally 60
Transaction Costs
Rank 82 globally 78
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 139 globally 56
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 6 globally 76
Days to Register a Company
Rank 188 globally 35

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

79
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 16 globally 88
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 84 globally 91
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 90 globally 66
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 138 globally 55
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 92 globally 69
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 212 globally 16
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 14 globally 96
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 97 globally 46
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 90 globally 43
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 44
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 10 globally 95
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 42 globally 85
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 54
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 91 globally 76
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 53 globally 72
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 89 globally 71
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 76 globally 71
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 72 globally 77
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 69 globally 72
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 74 globally 81
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 86 globally 72

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 92 globally 90
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 59 globally 73
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 101 globally 12
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 164 globally 62
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 162 globally 74
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 104 globally 64

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 115 globally 78
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 108 globally 80
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 100 globally 83
Local Services Cost
Rank 120 globally 73
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 173 globally 33
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 225 globally 30
Traffic Deaths
Rank 158 globally 55
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 106 globally 50
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 61 globally 58
CO2 Intensity
Rank 121 globally 39
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 161 globally 35
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 124 globally 32
Mobile Speed
Rank 155 globally 42
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

31
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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 116 globally 63
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 137 globally 55
Burnout Risk
Rank 97 globally 55
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

66
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 165 globally 72
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 207 globally 47
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 176 globally 28
Biodiversity Index
Rank 16 globally 89
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 163 globally 24
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 59 globally 72
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 157 globally 28
Recovery Time
Rank 113 globally 68

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 147 globally 32
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 122 globally 62
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 157 globally 29
Restaurant Density
Rank 160 globally 29
Street Food Scene
Rank 151 globally 31
Local Market Quality
Rank 141 globally 40
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 160 globally 25
Local Freshness
Rank 139 globally 45
Local Authenticity
Rank 154 globally 29

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 115 globally 18
Playground Density
Rank 129 globally 42

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 145 globally 40
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 104 globally 62
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 113 globally 52
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 124 globally 66
E-Government
Rank 146 globally 60
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 146 globally 55
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 129 globally 57
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 157 globally 33
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 140 globally 54
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 153 globally 54
Border Openness
Rank 137 globally 53
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 159 globally 42
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 163 globally 81
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 151 globally 34
Remote Work Legality
Rank 175 globally 43
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 141 globally 59
Remote Job Market
Rank 121 globally 59
Coworking Density
Rank 161 globally 29
Nomad Community
Rank 160 globally 27
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 92 globally 60
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 55
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 59
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 143 globally 54
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 119 globally 57
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 132 globally 54
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 130 globally 60
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 129 globally 58
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 130 globally 57
Residence Status Stability
Rank 125 globally 59
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 128 globally 56
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 130 globally 38
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 183 globally 50
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 26 globally 92
Integration Ease
Rank 79 globally 70
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 81 globally 68
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 57 globally 73
International Schools
Rank 134 globally 41
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 98 globally 63
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 124 globally 44
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 123 globally 53
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 122 globally 49
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 52
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 139 globally 44
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 150 globally 49
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 138 globally 50
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 53
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Hotel Quality
Rank 164 globally 41
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 143 globally 50
Accommodation Availability
Rank 175 globally 33
Booking & Transparency
Rank 143 globally 53

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 186 globally 30
Digital Travel Services
Rank 156 globally 47
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 53
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 107 globally 67
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 157 globally 36
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 140 globally 54
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 161 globally 40
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 151 globally 54
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 155 globally 52
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 94 globally 68

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 116 globally 79
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 131 globally 78
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 89 globally 88
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 92 globally 88
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 165 globally 61
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 160 globally 57
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 135 globally 52
Democracy Index
Rank 104 globally 65
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 100 globally 67

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 158 globally 89
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 160 globally 24
Education Expenditure
Rank 138 globally 65
School Life Expectancy
Rank 157 globally 63
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 25
Housing Support Score
Rank 141 globally 33
Social Mobility Score
Rank 148 globally 38
Social Cohesion
Rank 121 globally 54
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Gender Equality
Rank 130 globally 55
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 119 globally 54
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 124 globally 48
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 120 globally 47
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 125 globally 48

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

27
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 197 globally 9
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 133 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 130 globally 37
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 139 globally 30
Pride Culture
Rank 135 globally 25
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Disability Support Score
Rank 131 globally 44
Public Accessibility
Rank 123 globally 46
Digital Accessibility
Rank 122 globally 48
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 121 globally 53

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

68
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 81
Secularization Score
Rank 92 globally 46
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 5 globally 62
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 78 globally 70
Fertility Rate
Rank 40 globally 97
Population Growth
Rank 173 globally 26
Net Migration Rate
Rank 222 globally 20
Urbanization Rate
Rank 205 globally 14
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 8 globally 92
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 125 globally 23