Country profile

Iran: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Iran is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Personal Services, Communication & Digital Costs and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 46.54 points
Global rank Rank 193 globally
Continental rank Rank 40 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 Iran

Why is Iran especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Iran?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

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

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 Iran 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

Iran 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 healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Iran vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 67 points better on Relocation & Residency than Iran.
  • Iran vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 65 points better on Relocation & Residency than Iran.
  • Iran vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 66 points better on Relocation & Residency than Iran.
  • Iran vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 70 points better on Relocation & Residency than Iran.
  • Iran vs. United States
    United States performs about 62 points better on Relocation & Residency than Iran.

All ratings and indicators for Iran

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

58
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Homicide Rate
Rank 99 globally 90
Petty Crime Index
Rank 116 globally 55
Women's Safety
Rank 213 globally 28
Organized Crime
Rank 210 globally 32
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 197 globally 50
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 210 globally 29
Political Violence
Rank 208 globally 23
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 220 globally 26
Terrorism Risk
Rank 212 globally 45

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

46
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Flood Risk
Rank 197 globally 32
Storm Risk
Rank 86 globally 81
Earthquake Risk
Rank 209 globally 22
Drought Risk
Rank 206 globally 22
Wildfire Risk
Rank 169 globally 39
Landslide Risk
Rank 64 globally 64
Tsunami Risk
Rank 169 globally 44
Volcano Risk
Rank 133 globally 91

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

12
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State Surveillance
Rank 226 globally 8
Internet Censorship
Rank 226 globally 6
Internet Freedom
Rank 224 globally 13
Data Protection Laws
Rank 208 globally 22
VPN Access
Rank 226 globally 5
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 225 globally 30
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Rule of Law
Rank 213 globally 21
Property Rights Security
Rank 212 globally 18
Corruption Perception
Rank 205 globally 22
Police Effectiveness
Rank 207 globally 29
Expropriation Risk
Rank 213 globally 11
Extradition Risk
Rank 222 globally 30

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

31
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Political Stability
Rank 202 globally 27
Economic Resilience
Rank 208 globally 30
Government Efficiency
Rank 209 globally 29
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 173 globally 43
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 151 globally 52
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 167 globally 55
Emergency Care
Rank 168 globally 44
Medicine Access
Rank 186 globally 45
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 185 globally 40
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 220 globally 24
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 177 globally 46
Doctor Density
Rank 112 globally 51
Hospital Beds
Rank 139 globally 33
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 110 globally 92
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 54 globally 74
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 170 globally 35

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 187 globally 39
Noise Pollution
Rank 201 globally 36
UV Radiation
Rank 89 globally 37
Tap Water Safety
Rank 67 globally 95
Sanitation
Rank 78 globally 85
Waste Management
Rank 140 globally 30
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 95 globally 78
Obesity Rate
Rank 123 globally 70
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 114 globally 47
Mental Health
Rank 119 globally 62
Suicide Rate
Rank 40 globally 78
Maternal Mortality
Rank 66 globally 78
Vaccination Rate
Rank 12 globally 98
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 25 globally 84
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 188 globally 67
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 147 globally 80
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 171 globally 56
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 204 globally 58
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 199 globally 39
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 73 globally 60
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 213 globally 45
Capital Market Depth
Rank 161 globally 56
Business Credit Access
Rank 208 globally 35
Investor Protection
Rank 212 globally 19
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 216 globally 23
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 215 globally 40
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 117 globally 55
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 161 globally 43

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

39
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 228 globally 6
Banking Stability
Rank 218 globally 25
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 228 globally 8
Fintech Development
Rank 70 globally 82
ATM Availability
Rank 31 globally 91
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 220 globally 28
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 214 globally 25

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

9
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 221 globally 8
Crypto Regulation
Rank 228 globally 6
Legal Status
Rank 227 globally 8
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 228 globally 3
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 212 globally 30
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 228 globally 2

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

34
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 203 globally 33
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 168 globally 48
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 52 globally 86
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 208 globally 42
Days to Register a Company
Rank 199 globally 32

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

54
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 115 globally 60
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 220 globally 15
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 69
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 214 globally 38
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 202 globally 52
Central Bank Independence
Rank 216 globally 30
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 57 globally 71
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 95
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 152 globally 24
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 165 globally 19
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 156 globally 61
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 123 globally 62
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 113 globally 39
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

79
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 49 globally 61
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 69
Electricity Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 144 globally 92
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

91
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 18 globally 89
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 24 globally 91
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 31 globally 91
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 13 globally 94
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 89 globally 67
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 21 globally 97
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 3 globally 99

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

57
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 224 globally 1
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 217 globally 12
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 215 globally 10
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

86
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 2 globally 99
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 107 globally 92
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Internet Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 13 globally 98
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 95 globally 65

Personal Services

4 indicators

94
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 23 globally 98
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 39 globally 93
Local Services Cost
Rank 36 globally 92
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
41
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 59 globally 41
Airport Connectivity
Rank 64 globally 59
Port Connectivity
Rank 67 globally 32
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 166 globally 49
Traffic Deaths
Rank 172 globally 49
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

75
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 1 globally 100
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 177 globally 13
CO2 Intensity
Rank 134 globally 35
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 199 globally 94
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Broadband Speed
Rank 161 globally 35
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 128 globally 30
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

49
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

66
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 28 globally 87
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 168 globally 48
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 1 globally 100

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 160 globally 51
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 34 globally 83
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 203 globally 67
Seasonal Variation
Rank 203 globally 52

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

45
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Beach Quality
Rank 158 globally 41
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 179 globally 26
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 189 globally 9

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

49
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 75 globally 53
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 195 globally 37
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 129 globally 35
Recovery Time
Rank 42 globally 79

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 10 globally 74
Music & Nightlife
Rank 200 globally 22
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 221 globally 10
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 22 globally 80
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 43 globally 54
Restaurant Density
Rank 49 globally 62
Street Food Scene
Rank 38 globally 56
Local Market Quality
Rank 65 globally 58
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 49 globally 57
Local Freshness
Rank 75 globally 61
Local Authenticity
Rank 33 globally 54

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 71 globally 38
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 29
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 162 globally 48
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

42
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 91 globally 60
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 186 globally 20
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 197 globally 35
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 210 globally 20
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 212 globally 24
E-Government
Rank 151 globally 58
Visa Processing Time
Rank 217 globally 19
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 215 globally 27
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 183 globally 40
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 160 globally 32
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 207 globally 31
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 209 globally 16
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 191 globally 27
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 217 globally 0
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 217 globally 9
Remote Work Legality
Rank 226 globally 9
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 226 globally 9
Remote Job Market
Rank 226 globally 9
Coworking Density
Rank 225 globally 9
Nomad Community
Rank 214 globally 11
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 226 globally 9
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 217 globally 12
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 217 globally 20
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 213 globally 25
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 216 globally 6
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 209 globally 23
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 215 globally 21
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 205 globally 26
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 212 globally 22
Residence Status Stability
Rank 211 globally 25
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 211 globally 25
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 216 globally 9
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 191 globally 40
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 210 globally 18
Local Language Barrier
Rank 223 globally 13
Integration Ease
Rank 220 globally 10
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 221 globally 11
Expat Community Size
Rank 219 globally 12
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 223 globally 11
International Schools
Rank 218 globally 12
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 221 globally 10
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 220 globally 8
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 221 globally 10
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 228 globally 0
18
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 217 globally 16
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 211 globally 18
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 217 globally 20
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 212 globally 20
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 224 globally 14
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 93 globally 61
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 208 globally 29
Accommodation Availability
Rank 106 globally 54
Booking & Transparency
Rank 209 globally 30

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 110 globally 48
Digital Travel Services
Rank 149 globally 49
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 188 globally 45
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 200 globally 36
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 75 globally 54
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 177 globally 43
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 161 globally 54
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 147 globally 43
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 153 globally 53
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 159 globally 51
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 174 globally 48

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

92
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 47 globally 94
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 120 globally 67
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 126 globally 63
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 224 globally 15
Democracy Index
Rank 215 globally 19
Personal Freedom
Rank 219 globally 35
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 218 globally 8

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

67
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 158 globally 89
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 43 globally 65
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 165 globally 43
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 5
Housing Support Score
Rank 147 globally 31
Social Mobility Score
Rank 148 globally 38
Social Cohesion
Rank 213 globally 25
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Gender Equality
Rank 220 globally 23
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 222 globally 14
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 221 globally 10
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 224 globally 5
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 223 globally 7

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

4
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 225 globally 0
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 220 globally 7
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 223 globally 5
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 216 globally 4
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 173 globally 30
Public Accessibility
Rank 195 globally 26
Digital Accessibility
Rank 195 globally 25
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 186 globally 33

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

7
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 225 globally 6
Secularization Score
Rank 221 globally 7
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 214 globally 8
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 224 globally 7

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 93 globally 46
Net Migration Rate
Rank 89 globally 50
Urbanization Rate
Rank 78 globally 73
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 68 globally 65
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19