Country profile

Indonesia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Indonesia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out and Communication & Digital Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 57.82 points
Global rank Rank 138 globally
Continental rank Rank 27 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 Indonesia

Why is Indonesia 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 Indonesia?

Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out 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 infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Indonesia 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

Indonesia 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 infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

Frequently asked questions: Indonesia

Indonesia: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 82 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Indonesia: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 55 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Indonesia

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

68
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Homicide Rate
Rank 13 globally 97
Petty Crime Index
Rank 113 globally 57
Women's Safety
Rank 126 globally 56
Organized Crime
Rank 193 globally 37
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 164 globally 64
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 195 globally 55
Political Violence
Rank 190 globally 50
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 162 globally 77
Terrorism Risk
Rank 206 globally 53

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 216 globally 25
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 219 globally 17
Drought Risk
Rank 100 globally 66
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 217 globally 24
Tsunami Risk
Rank 225 globally 13
Volcano Risk
Rank 229 globally 10

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

54
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State Surveillance
Rank 154 globally 52
Internet Censorship
Rank 164 globally 52
Internet Freedom
Rank 139 globally 56
Data Protection Laws
Rank 107 globally 54
VPN Access
Rank 153 globally 59
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 184 globally 48
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Rule of Law
Rank 136 globally 48
Property Rights Security
Rank 144 globally 47
Corruption Perception
Rank 160 globally 33
Police Effectiveness
Rank 144 globally 51
Expropriation Risk
Rank 140 globally 50
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

55
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Political Stability
Rank 181 globally 46
Economic Resilience
Rank 65 globally 66
Government Efficiency
Rank 139 globally 52
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 127 globally 55
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 143 globally 53
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 153 globally 60
Emergency Care
Rank 153 globally 50
Medicine Access
Rank 155 globally 57
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 145 globally 52
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 109 globally 66
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 144 globally 61
Doctor Density
Rank 170 globally 19
Hospital Beds
Rank 161 globally 26
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 118 globally 91
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 160 globally 42

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 114 globally 71
Noise Pollution
Rank 215 globally 31
UV Radiation
Rank 95 globally 29
Tap Water Safety
Rank 202 globally 39
Sanitation
Rank 142 globally 55
Waste Management
Rank 102 globally 43
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Life Expectancy
Rank 152 globally 61
Infectious Diseases
Rank 172 globally 53
Obesity Rate
Rank 42 globally 85
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 140 globally 39
Mental Health
Rank 91 globally 66
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 173 globally 38
Vaccination Rate
Rank 175 globally 81
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 134 globally 59
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 25 globally 89
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 82
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 45 globally 87
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 78 globally 62
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 194 globally 47
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 141 globally 60
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 37 globally 79
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 51 globally 70
Capital Market Depth
Rank 96 globally 65
Business Credit Access
Rank 108 globally 61
Investor Protection
Rank 145 globally 45
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 124 globally 53
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 35 globally 79
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 125 globally 52
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 116 globally 55

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 111 globally 76
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 135 globally 51
ATM Availability
Rank 104 globally 77
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 165 globally 39
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

53
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 8 globally 84
Crypto Regulation
Rank 131 globally 39
Legal Status
Rank 64 globally 60
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 74 globally 23
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 73 globally 86
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 79 globally 15

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

47
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 45
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 112 globally 63
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 193 globally 34

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

73
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 131 globally 56
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 48 globally 96
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 69 globally 71
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 172 globally 68
Central Bank Independence
Rank 59 globally 75
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 62 globally 70
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 76
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 146 globally 27
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 128 globally 31
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 50 globally 89
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 204 globally 48
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 163 globally 46
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 126 globally 33
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

74
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 101 globally 48
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 53 globally 73
Electricity Cost
Rank 56 globally 87
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

68
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 88 globally 55
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 109 globally 61
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 56 globally 81
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 21 globally 92
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 62 globally 77
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 139 globally 54
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 55 globally 85

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 5 globally 96
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Café)
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 142 globally 75
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

81
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 31 globally 80
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 149 globally 2
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 25 globally 86
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 33 globally 89
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 25 globally 96
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 37 globally 97
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 4 globally 87

Personal Services

4 indicators

90
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Haircut Cost
Rank 7 globally 94
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 124 globally 74
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 27 globally 94
Local Services Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
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45
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Logistics Performance
Rank 66 globally 48
Rail Network Density
Rank 88 globally 23
Airport Connectivity
Rank 69 globally 56
Port Connectivity
Rank 23 globally 55
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Road Quality
Rank 83 globally 55
Traffic Congestion
Rank 225 globally 24
Road Density
Rank 129 globally 55
Traffic Deaths
Rank 122 globally 70
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

64
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Power Outages
Rank 158 globally 66
Electrification Rate
Rank 158 globally 95
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 131 globally 25
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 107 globally 52
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 160 globally 12
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 76 globally 25

Public Transport

4 indicators

46
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

47
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 151 globally 53
Burnout Risk
Rank 173 globally 40
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 77 globally 68
Sunshine Hours
Rank 165 globally 72
Humidity Comfort
Rank 213 globally 41
Rainy Days
Rank 212 globally 46
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 1 globally 100

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

70
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Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 84
Mountain Access
Rank 56 globally 61
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 154 globally 40
Biodiversity Index
Rank 3 globally 97
Forest Cover
Rank 60 globally 64

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

53
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 108 globally 42
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 79 globally 67
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 44
Recovery Time
Rank 186 globally 56

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 30 globally 48
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 99 globally 66
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 17 globally 78
Restaurant Density
Rank 21 globally 79
Street Food Scene
Rank 13 globally 84
Local Market Quality
Rank 28 globally 70
Café Culture
Rank 29 globally 65
Local Freshness
Rank 37 globally 72
Local Authenticity
Rank 15 globally 77

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 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

48
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 153 globally 38
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 127 globally 65
E-Government
Rank 106 globally 72
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 128 globally 58
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 134 globally 56
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 91 globally 51
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 134 globally 55
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 124 globally 55
Visa Application Ease
Rank 120 globally 63
Border Openness
Rank 133 globally 55
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 104 globally 60
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 124 globally 39
Remote Work Legality
Rank 102 globally 57
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 137 globally 60
Remote Job Market
Rank 108 globally 62
Coworking Density
Rank 5 globally 92
Nomad Community
Rank 13 globally 88
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 133 globally 47
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 58
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 62
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 157 globally 51
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 143 globally 52
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 128 globally 55
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 51
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 129 globally 58
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 163 globally 48
Residence Status Stability
Rank 135 globally 57
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 123 globally 57
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 149 globally 28
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 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 156 globally 44
Integration Ease
Rank 146 globally 58
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 154 globally 53
Expat Community Size
Rank 186 globally 25
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 160 globally 51
International Schools
Rank 38 globally 59
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 144 globally 48
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 144 globally 37
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 159 globally 39
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 38
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 48
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 132 globally 45
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 127 globally 54
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 127 globally 53
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 111 globally 57
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 135 globally 53
Accommodation Availability
Rank 66 globally 65
Booking & Transparency
Rank 131 globally 56

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 86 globally 56
Digital Travel Services
Rank 113 globally 59
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 117 globally 67
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 119 globally 63
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 53 globally 61
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 104 globally 64
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 45 globally 79
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 54 globally 67
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 48 globally 83
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 15 globally 86
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 70 globally 74

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 57 globally 92
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 57 globally 93
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 99 globally 82
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 192 globally 79
Off-Season Usability
Rank 50 globally 79
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 102 globally 67
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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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 127 globally 64
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 139 globally 52

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

57
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 153 globally 26
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 124 globally 38
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 137 globally 68
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 159 globally 20
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 120 globally 38
Social Mobility Score
Rank 109 globally 47
Social Cohesion
Rank 144 globally 49
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Gender Equality
Rank 133 globally 54
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 136 globally 51
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 145 globally 40
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 157 globally 34
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 149 globally 38

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

26
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 150 globally 16
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 145 globally 30
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 153 globally 30
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 148 globally 27
Pride Culture
Rank 139 globally 24
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Disability Support Score
Rank 148 globally 40
Public Accessibility
Rank 141 globally 43
Digital Accessibility
Rank 120 globally 49
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 141 globally 48

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

30
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 192 globally 33
Secularization Score
Rank 190 globally 19
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 186 globally 29

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 109 globally 63
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 130 globally 51
Foreign Population Share
Rank 225 globally 21
Population Density
Rank 149 globally 53
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14