Country profile

Hong Kong: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Hong Kong is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Infrastructure and Travel & Vacation, while Internet & Connectivity, Season & Travel Comfort and Tourism Infrastructure 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, Real Estate & Property and Privacy & Surveillance.

Overall rating 70.07 points
Global rank Rank 40 globally
Continental rank Rank 5 in Asia

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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 Hong Kong

Why is Hong Kong especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Infrastructure and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Hong Kong?

Internet & Connectivity, Season & Travel Comfort and Tourism Infrastructure 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, Real Estate & Property and Privacy & Surveillance.

How important is digital life, mobility and work for Hong Kong?

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 Hong Kong 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

Hong Kong 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 infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability 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.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Hong Kong

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

80
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Homicide Rate
Rank 15 globally 97
Petty Crime Index
Rank 27 globally 77
Women's Safety
Rank 26 globally 79
Organized Crime
Rank 28 globally 69
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 169 globally 66
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 134 globally 83
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 197 globally 32
Storm Risk
Rank 210 globally 20
Earthquake Risk
Rank 81 globally 76
Drought Risk
Rank 122 globally 62
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 119 globally 51
Tsunami Risk
Rank 161 globally 47
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

36
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State Surveillance
Rank 197 globally 28
Internet Censorship
Rank 191 globally 34
Internet Freedom
Rank 187 globally 38
Data Protection Laws
Rank 140 globally 43
VPN Access
Rank 197 globally 34
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 106 globally 60
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Rule of Law
Rank 99 globally 55
Property Rights Security
Rank 78 globally 65
Corruption Perception
Rank 33 globally 73
Police Effectiveness
Rank 85 globally 67
Expropriation Risk
Rank 93 globally 62
Extradition Risk
Rank 222 globally 30

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

75
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 7 globally 83
Government Efficiency
Rank 60 globally 73
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 54 globally 67
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 20 globally 79
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 3 globally 88
Emergency Care
Rank 28 globally 78
Medicine Access
Rank 37 globally 78
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 36 globally 77
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 73
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 105 globally 71
Doctor Density
Rank 99 globally 56
Hospital Beds
Rank 29 globally 69
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 20 globally 82

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 103 globally 76
Noise Pollution
Rank 217 globally 28
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 38 globally 95
Waste Management
Rank 22 globally 86
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Life Expectancy
Rank 1 globally 100
Infectious Diseases
Rank 101 globally 77
Obesity Rate
Rank 8 globally 93
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 16 globally 81
Mental Health
Rank 8 globally 78
Suicide Rate
Rank 47 globally 76
Maternal Mortality
Rank 94 globally 72
Vaccination Rate
Rank 54 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 69 globally 74
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 58 globally 84
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 164 globally 76
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 53 globally 79
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 20 globally 98
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 18 globally 89
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 66 globally 64
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 10 globally 79
Capital Market Depth
Rank 5 globally 83
Business Credit Access
Rank 17 globally 81
Investor Protection
Rank 74 globally 64
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 45 globally 70
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 8 globally 85
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 2 globally 86
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 9 globally 85

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 3 globally 83
Banking Stability
Rank 7 globally 86
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 1 globally 95
Fintech Development
Rank 55 globally 91
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 10 globally 62
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 13 globally 77
Crypto Regulation
Rank 3 globally 88
Legal Status
Rank 4 globally 91
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 14 globally 62
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 7 globally 58

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

30
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 228 globally 14
Affordability
Rank 228 globally 4
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 215 globally 25
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 48 globally 59
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 5 globally 98
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 1 globally 90
Days to Register a Company
Rank 3 globally 92

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

85
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 22 globally 86
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 10 globally 92
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 23 globally 73
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 79
Central Bank Independence
Rank 56 globally 76
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 62 globally 70
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 14 globally 96
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 18 globally 86
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 13 globally 86
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 36 globally 91
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 91 globally 68
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 48 globally 73
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

39
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 227 globally 9
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 228 globally 12
Electricity Cost
Rank 116 globally 67
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 171 globally 76
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 227 globally 1
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 189 globally 22
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 168 globally 31
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 178 globally 40
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 205 globally 24
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 210 globally 14
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 218 globally 15

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 160 globally 61
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 207 globally 29
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 178 globally 49
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 184 globally 35
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

47
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 229 globally 2
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 223 globally 35
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 221 globally 43
Car Purchase Index
Rank 22 globally 67
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 165 globally 86
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 226 globally 33
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Internet Cost
Rank 47 globally 80
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 145 globally 52

Personal Services

4 indicators

48
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Haircut Cost
Rank 199 globally 43
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 195 globally 49
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 163 globally 61
Local Services Cost
Rank 197 globally 39
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89
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Logistics Performance
Rank 9 globally 87
Rail Network Density
Rank 5 globally 93
Airport Connectivity
Rank 2 globally 97
Port Connectivity
Rank 6 globally 72
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Road Quality
Rank 25 globally 83
Traffic Congestion
Rank 224 globally 25
Road Density
Rank 26 globally 75
Traffic Deaths
Rank 21 globally 91
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 25 globally 68

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

64
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 197 globally 11
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 122 globally 28
CO2 Intensity
Rank 176 globally 28
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 2 globally 98
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 3 globally 96
5G Coverage
Rank 3 globally 95

Public Transport

4 indicators

84
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Transit Coverage
Rank 1 globally 95
Transit Punctuality
Rank 6 globally 90
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 14 globally 62
Walkability Score
Rank 2 globally 85
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

42
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 223 globally 23
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 127 globally 57
Burnout Risk
Rank 217 globally 28
Public Holidays
Rank 14 globally 68

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

59
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 193 globally 59
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 189 globally 53
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 185 globally 78
Seasonal Variation
Rank 159 globally 63

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

52
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 151 globally 25
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 127 globally 33

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

68
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 33 globally 72
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 56 globally 73
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 30 globally 75
Recovery Time
Rank 221 globally 48

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

53
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 49 globally 57
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 13 globally 75
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 110 globally 65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 9 globally 85
Restaurant Density
Rank 5 globally 93
Street Food Scene
Rank 5 globally 90
Local Market Quality
Rank 21 globally 73
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 13 globally 78
Local Freshness
Rank 32 globally 73
Local Authenticity
Rank 17 globally 72

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

51
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 218 globally 20
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 33 globally 80
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 38 globally 42
Playground Density
Rank 36 globally 75

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

43
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 24 globally 85
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 207 globally 25
Pet Food Prices
Rank 197 globally 35
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 47 globally 65
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 227 globally 20
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 143 globally 42
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 40 globally 87
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 38 globally 80
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 47 globally 79
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 13 globally 89
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 44 globally 82
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 25 globally 82
Border Openness
Rank 62 globally 84
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 11 globally 92
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 194 globally 68
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 75 globally 46
Remote Work Legality
Rank 11 globally 85
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 2 globally 97
Remote Job Market
Rank 20 globally 86
Coworking Density
Rank 11 globally 88
Nomad Community
Rank 11 globally 89
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 18 globally 91
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 79
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 80
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 3 globally 91
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 77
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 37 globally 81
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 16 globally 91
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 74 globally 76
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 80 globally 72
Residence Status Stability
Rank 69 globally 75
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 60 globally 75
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 71 globally 89
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 36 globally 77
Local Language Barrier
Rank 29 globally 86
Integration Ease
Rank 22 globally 83
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 81 globally 68
Expat Community Size
Rank 4 globally 86
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 78 globally 68
International Schools
Rank 1 globally 100
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 69 globally 71
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 105 globally 50
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 90 globally 63
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 112 globally 52
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 72
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 29 globally 69
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 26 globally 83
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 32 globally 79
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 22 globally 86
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Hotel Quality
Rank 11 globally 93
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 33 globally 86
Accommodation Availability
Rank 7 globally 93
Booking & Transparency
Rank 42 globally 83

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

92
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 4 globally 96
Digital Travel Services
Rank 8 globally 95
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 25 globally 91
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 27 globally 87
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 37 globally 66
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 13 globally 93
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 62 globally 73
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 13 globally 88
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 98 globally 69
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 74 globally 73

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

57
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Hotel Cost
Rank 200 globally 53
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 203 globally 54
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 188 globally 56
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 208 globally 51
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 153 globally 75
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 33 globally 92
Off-Season Usability
Rank 3 globally 95
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 5 globally 96
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 7 globally 94
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 169 globally 38
Democracy Index
Rank 184 globally 30
Personal Freedom
Rank 140 globally 60
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 167 globally 30

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 5 globally 88
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 19 globally 80
Education Expenditure
Rank 176 globally 55
School Life Expectancy
Rank 20 globally 85
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 42 globally 77
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 80
Housing Support Score
Rank 63 globally 52
Social Mobility Score
Rank 31 globally 70
Social Cohesion
Rank 79 globally 63
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Gender Equality
Rank 89 globally 63
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 101 globally 54
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 93 globally 56
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 83 globally 59

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

52
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 77 globally 55
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 89 globally 48
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 78 globally 58
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 93 globally 46
Pride Culture
Rank 77 globally 49
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Disability Support Score
Rank 71 globally 61
Public Accessibility
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Accessibility
Rank 78 globally 62
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 65 globally 69

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

70
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 119 globally 75
Secularization Score
Rank 28 globally 64
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 44 globally 76

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 219 globally 25
Fertility Rate
Rank 228 globally 5
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 43 globally 63
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 16 globally 95
Population Density
Rank 226 globally 12
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42