Country profile

Hungary: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Hungary is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Travel & Vacation, while Season & Travel Comfort, Conflicts & Political Security and Communication & Digital Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Welcome Culture for Foreigners and Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 69.88 points
Global rank Rank 41 globally
Continental rank Rank 33 in Europe

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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 Hungary

Why is Hungary especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Health and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Hungary?

Season & Travel Comfort, Conflicts & Political Security and Communication & Digital Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Welcome Culture for Foreigners and Food & Basic Goods.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Hungary?

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 Hungary 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

Hungary 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 healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Hungary

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

78
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Homicide Rate
Rank 35 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 57 globally 70
Women's Safety
Rank 55 globally 70
Organized Crime
Rank 92 globally 55
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 71 globally 86
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 121 globally 90
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

75
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Flood Risk
Rank 164 globally 39
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 80 globally 77
Drought Risk
Rank 63 globally 75
Wildfire Risk
Rank 67 globally 65
Landslide Risk
Rank 26 globally 81
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

74
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State Surveillance
Rank 112 globally 65
Internet Censorship
Rank 90 globally 74
Internet Freedom
Rank 73 globally 73
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 71 globally 81
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 96 globally 62
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Rule of Law
Rank 114 globally 52
Property Rights Security
Rank 95 globally 59
Corruption Perception
Rank 131 globally 40
Police Effectiveness
Rank 95 globally 65
Expropriation Risk
Rank 99 globally 60
Extradition Risk
Rank 219 globally 31

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

68
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Political Stability
Rank 62 globally 73
Economic Resilience
Rank 71 globally 65
Government Efficiency
Rank 92 globally 62
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 40 globally 70
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

74
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 46 globally 72
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 68 globally 76
Emergency Care
Rank 45 globally 73
Medicine Access
Rank 60 globally 74
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 63 globally 71
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 54 globally 74
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 105 globally 71
Doctor Density
Rank 48 globally 74
Hospital Beds
Rank 12 globally 76
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 129 globally 51
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 73 globally 64

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 80 globally 80
Noise Pollution
Rank 103 globally 55
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 47 globally 93
Waste Management
Rank 22 globally 86
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 171 globally 61
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 30 globally 74
Mental Health
Rank 114 globally 63
Suicide Rate
Rank 170 globally 46
Maternal Mortality
Rank 54 globally 84
Vaccination Rate
Rank 1 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 216 globally 35
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 64 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 174 globally 72
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 188 globally 51
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 229 globally 15
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 192 globally 79
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 183 globally 50
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 23 globally 84
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 59 globally 71
Business Credit Access
Rank 77 globally 69
Investor Protection
Rank 101 globally 56
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 57 globally 68
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 146 globally 67
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 48 globally 72
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 53 globally 73

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

66
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 52 globally 59
Banking Stability
Rank 131 globally 74
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 66 globally 87
ATM Availability
Rank 70 globally 82
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 165 globally 39
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 200 globally 48

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

56
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 61 globally 43
Crypto Regulation
Rank 39 globally 76
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 63 globally 26
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 100 globally 70
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 58 globally 24

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

76
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 16 globally 78
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 87 globally 73
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 53 globally 78
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 170 globally 74
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 151 globally 50
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 199 globally 61
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 155 globally 60
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 163 globally 49
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 78 globally 81
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 71 globally 60
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 55 globally 58
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 81
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 85 globally 76
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 65 globally 76
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 78 globally 56
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

56
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 148 globally 36
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 141 globally 51
Electricity Cost
Rank 68 globally 83
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 202 globally 55
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

43
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 105 globally 51
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 148 globally 43
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 180 globally 27
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 150 globally 53
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 185 globally 36
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 170 globally 37
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 82 globally 73

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 123 globally 64
Burger Menu Price
Rank 124 globally 77
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 80 globally 86
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

70
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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 154 globally 53
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 115 globally 90
Car Purchase Index
Rank 73 globally 26
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 187 globally 69
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 140 globally 88
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Internet Cost
Rank 32 globally 84
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 49 globally 84
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 37 globally 97
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 43 globally 75

Personal Services

4 indicators

76
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Haircut Cost
Rank 126 globally 73
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 112 globally 77
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 100 globally 83
Local Services Cost
Rank 125 globally 69
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Logistics Performance
Rank 41 globally 61
Rail Network Density
Rank 7 globally 91
Airport Connectivity
Rank 15 globally 84
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 81 globally 56
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 22 globally 76
Traffic Deaths
Rank 66 globally 84
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 44 globally 47

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 40 globally 97
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 122 globally 28
CO2 Intensity
Rank 39 globally 69
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 216 globally 69
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Broadband Speed
Rank 21 globally 89
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 32 globally 94
Mobile Speed
Rank 33 globally 80
5G Coverage
Rank 35 globally 60

Public Transport

4 indicators

73
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Transit Coverage
Rank 18 globally 82
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 22 globally 55
Walkability Score
Rank 21 globally 72
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

66
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 156 globally 52
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 94 globally 71
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 191 globally 56

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

36
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 182 globally 15
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 77 globally 74
Biodiversity Index
Rank 143 globally 56
Forest Cover
Rank 139 globally 30

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

73
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 27 globally 76
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 85 globally 66
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 76
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

67
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 21 globally 84
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 40 globally 42
Music & Nightlife
Rank 28 globally 65
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 44 globally 76
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 43 globally 54
Restaurant Density
Rank 44 globally 65
Street Food Scene
Rank 44 globally 55
Local Market Quality
Rank 38 globally 66
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 40 globally 60
Local Freshness
Rank 32 globally 73
Local Authenticity
Rank 40 globally 52

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

61
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 42 globally 54
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 38 globally 48
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 43 globally 78
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 48 globally 70

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 39 globally 78
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 111 globally 60
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 47 globally 65
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 62 globally 78
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 87 globally 68
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 72 globally 73
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 40 globally 72
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 41 globally 85
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 70 globally 75
Border Openness
Rank 36 globally 91
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 31 globally 84
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 25 globally 73
Remote Work Legality
Rank 116 globally 55
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 44 globally 78
Coworking Density
Rank 37 globally 71
Nomad Community
Rank 48 globally 62
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 62 globally 73
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 77
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 76
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 95 globally 64
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 77
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 71 globally 73
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 78 globally 76
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 49 globally 82
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 69 globally 75
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 48 globally 78
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

58
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 112 globally 52
Local Language Barrier
Rank 104 globally 60
Integration Ease
Rank 113 globally 65
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 81 globally 68
Expat Community Size
Rank 78 globally 45
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 81 globally 67
International Schools
Rank 66 globally 52
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 135 globally 51
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 139 globally 39
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 161 globally 37
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 144 globally 40
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 82 globally 54
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 66 globally 70
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 79 globally 67
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 70 globally 72
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Hotel Quality
Rank 27 globally 84
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 48 globally 78
Accommodation Availability
Rank 28 globally 78
Booking & Transparency
Rank 52 globally 79

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

84
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 18 globally 86
Digital Travel Services
Rank 28 globally 88
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 63 globally 83
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 54 globally 79
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 33 globally 69
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 35 globally 83
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 161 globally 54
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 37 globally 75
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 182 globally 35
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 139 globally 57
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 123 globally 61

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

76
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Hotel Cost
Rank 146 globally 73
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 144 globally 74
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 145 globally 77
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 131 globally 81
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 4 globally 97
Off-Season Usability
Rank 33 globally 83
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 25 globally 85
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 4 globally 97
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

67
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Press Freedom
Rank 121 globally 55
Democracy Index
Rank 78 globally 71
Personal Freedom
Rank 69 globally 75
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 125 globally 58

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 30 globally 70
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 84 globally 50
Education Expenditure
Rank 107 globally 73
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 58
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 63
Housing Support Score
Rank 48 globally 58
Social Mobility Score
Rank 60 globally 58
Social Cohesion
Rank 83 globally 62
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Gender Equality
Rank 86 globally 64
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 83 globally 63
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 128 globally 47
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 123 globally 46
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 125 globally 48

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

43
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 75 globally 58
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 122 globally 37
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 115 globally 42
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 93 globally 46
Pride Culture
Rank 132 globally 26
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Disability Support Score
Rank 63 globally 65
Public Accessibility
Rank 57 globally 64
Digital Accessibility
Rank 51 globally 74
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 65 globally 69

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

62
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 135 globally 71
Secularization Score
Rank 41 globally 58
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

54
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Median Age
Rank 201 globally 30
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 208 globally 14
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 90 globally 67
Foreign Population Share
Rank 98 globally 48
Population Density
Rank 126 globally 57
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 9 globally 80
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 21 globally 74