Country profile

India: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

India is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure more closely, because the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Real Estate & Property and Natural Hazards.

Overall rating 55.99 points
Global rank Rank 148 globally
Continental rank Rank 31 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 India

Why is India especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for India?

Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Real Estate & Property and Natural Hazards.

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

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 India 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

India 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for India

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

59
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Homicide Rate
Rank 114 globally 89
Petty Crime Index
Rank 142 globally 49
Women's Safety
Rank 189 globally 41
Organized Crime
Rank 171 globally 43
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 189 globally 55
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 115 globally 62
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 201 globally 47
Political Violence
Rank 198 globally 41
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 197 globally 52
Terrorism Risk
Rank 217 globally 36

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 223 globally 20
Storm Risk
Rank 171 globally 55
Earthquake Risk
Rank 193 globally 32
Drought Risk
Rank 188 globally 38
Wildfire Risk
Rank 176 globally 33
Landslide Risk
Rank 213 globally 26
Tsunami Risk
Rank 182 globally 40
Volcano Risk
Rank 167 globally 76

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

47
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State Surveillance
Rank 172 globally 46
Internet Censorship
Rank 172 globally 46
Internet Freedom
Rank 173 globally 44
Data Protection Laws
Rank 110 globally 53
VPN Access
Rank 168 globally 55
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 206 globally 42
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Rule of Law
Rank 154 globally 43
Property Rights Security
Rank 147 globally 46
Corruption Perception
Rank 142 globally 38
Police Effectiveness
Rank 168 globally 46
Expropriation Risk
Rank 153 globally 45
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 198 globally 36
Economic Resilience
Rank 85 globally 63
Government Efficiency
Rank 144 globally 51
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 143 globally 51
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 143 globally 53
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 175 globally 53
Emergency Care
Rank 170 globally 43
Medicine Access
Rank 174 globally 50
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 177 globally 43
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 178 globally 45
Doctor Density
Rank 158 globally 25
Hospital Beds
Rank 152 globally 29
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 194 globally 55
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 85 globally 62

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 211 globally 4
Noise Pollution
Rank 228 globally 20
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 122 globally 79
Sanitation
Rank 120 globally 66
Waste Management
Rank 137 globally 31
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Life Expectancy
Rank 139 globally 64
Infectious Diseases
Rank 160 globally 61
Obesity Rate
Rank 17 globally 90
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 164 globally 29
Mental Health
Rank 190 globally 51
Suicide Rate
Rank 186 globally 43
Maternal Mortality
Rank 154 globally 48
Vaccination Rate
Rank 61 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 115 globally 61
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 122 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 147 globally 80
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 191 globally 31
Social Security Burden
Rank 150 globally 65
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 139 globally 74
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 160 globally 55
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 11 globally 90
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 71 globally 68
Capital Market Depth
Rank 109 globally 63
Business Credit Access
Rank 140 globally 56
Investor Protection
Rank 161 globally 41
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 143 globally 46
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 50 globally 77
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 125 globally 52
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 123 globally 54

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

54
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 141 globally 36
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 128 globally 54
ATM Availability
Rank 155 globally 62
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 208 globally 37

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

51
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 1 globally 99
Crypto Regulation
Rank 137 globally 36
Legal Status
Rank 69 globally 58
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 63 globally 26
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 35
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 50 globally 27

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

35
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 186 globally 15
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 203 globally 33
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 96 globally 69
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 155 globally 44

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 155 globally 49
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 167 globally 75
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 185 globally 38
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 15 globally 91
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 52
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 212 globally 48
Central Bank Independence
Rank 63 globally 73
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 35 globally 78
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 76
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 152 globally 24
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 107 globally 38
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 83
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 59
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 171 globally 42
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 194 globally 12
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

76
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 95 globally 50
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 45 globally 90
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 1 globally 100

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

94
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 19 globally 88
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 20 globally 92
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 13 globally 96
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 13 globally 94
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 14 globally 91
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 12 globally 95

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 1 globally 100
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

81
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 1 globally 100
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 76 globally 92
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 1 globally 90

Personal Services

4 indicators

96
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Haircut Cost
Rank 1 globally 98
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 98 globally 84
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Services Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 39 globally 63
Airport Connectivity
Rank 55 globally 63
Port Connectivity
Rank 23 globally 55
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Road Quality
Rank 109 globally 47
Traffic Congestion
Rank 215 globally 28
Road Density
Rank 42 globally 72
Traffic Deaths
Rank 182 globally 44
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 141 globally 78
Electrification Rate
Rank 158 globally 95
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 220 globally 14
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 209 globally 79
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Broadband Speed
Rank 107 globally 52
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 168 globally 8
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 71 globally 30

Public Transport

4 indicators

48
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

46
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 196 globally 44
Burnout Risk
Rank 211 globally 30
Public Holidays
Rank 8 globally 84

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 160 globally 51
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 91 globally 68
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 195 globally 72
Seasonal Variation
Rank 139 globally 67

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 99 globally 63
Mountain Access
Rank 22 globally 76
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 179 globally 26
Biodiversity Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Forest Cover
Rank 127 globally 33

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

48
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 149 globally 51
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 100 globally 43
Recovery Time
Rank 202 globally 53

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 6 globally 89
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 139 globally 45
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 110 globally 65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 7 globally 88
Restaurant Density
Rank 13 globally 84
Street Food Scene
Rank 5 globally 90
Local Market Quality
Rank 19 globally 74
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 29 globally 65
Local Freshness
Rank 24 globally 76
Local Authenticity
Rank 7 globally 89

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 102 globally 94
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 150 globally 52
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 115 globally 18
Playground Density
Rank 134 globally 40

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 3 globally 80
Pet Food Prices
Rank 3 globally 75
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 212 globally 30
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 189 globally 28
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 175 globally 52
E-Government
Rank 100 globally 74
Visa Processing Time
Rank 198 globally 32
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 178 globally 46
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 151 globally 52
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 84 globally 53
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 134 globally 55
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 158 globally 52
Border Openness
Rank 177 globally 38
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 128 globally 53
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 75 globally 93
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 164 globally 32
Remote Work Legality
Rank 132 globally 52
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 128 globally 62
Remote Job Market
Rank 128 globally 57
Coworking Density
Rank 40 globally 70
Nomad Community
Rank 56 globally 57
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 137 globally 46
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 51
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 53
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 151 globally 52
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 46
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 152 globally 50
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 170 globally 48
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 155 globally 51
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 159 globally 49
Residence Status Stability
Rank 170 globally 48
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 151 globally 50
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 176 globally 20
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 207 globally 25
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 77 globally 64
Local Language Barrier
Rank 56 globally 69
Integration Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 128 globally 58
Expat Community Size
Rank 158 globally 28
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 117 globally 61
International Schools
Rank 29 globally 63
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 120 globally 56
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 144 globally 37
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 153 globally 40
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 31
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 45
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 139 globally 44
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 141 globally 51
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 146 globally 48
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 87 globally 63
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 140 globally 51
Accommodation Availability
Rank 66 globally 65
Booking & Transparency
Rank 143 globally 53

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 67 globally 60
Digital Travel Services
Rank 119 globally 58
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 129 globally 64
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 114 globally 65
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 18 globally 82
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 104 globally 64
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 72 globally 71
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 54 globally 67
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 98 globally 69
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 101 globally 67
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 113 globally 63

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

92
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Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 89 globally 88
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 6 globally 97
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 99 globally 82
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 59 globally 77
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 85 globally 69
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

58
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Press Freedom
Rank 188 globally 31
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 127 globally 64
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 138 globally 53

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 187 globally 77
PISA Score
Rank 103 globally 42
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 141 globally 30
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 157 globally 63
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 159 globally 27
Social Mobility Score
Rank 148 globally 38
Social Cohesion
Rank 165 globally 44
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Gender Equality
Rank 174 globally 45
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 166 globally 43
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 140 globally 41
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 149 globally 38
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 149 globally 38

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

39
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 97 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 116 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 128 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 111 globally 39
Pride Culture
Rank 99 globally 39
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Disability Support Score
Rank 169 globally 33
Public Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 42
Digital Accessibility
Rank 122 globally 48
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 155 globally 44

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 171 globally 53
Secularization Score
Rank 177 globally 30
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 5 globally 62
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 168 globally 54

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 85 globally 68
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 111 globally 40
Net Migration Rate
Rank 100 globally 49
Urbanization Rate
Rank 192 globally 25
Foreign Population Share
Rank 223 globally 22
Population Density
Rank 205 globally 41
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 215 globally 30
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 222 globally 73
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7