Country profile

Ireland: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Ireland is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Society & Participation, while Welcome Culture for Foreigners, Work & Self-Employment Abroad and Conflicts & Political Security 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, Housing & Utilities and Dining & Going Out.

Overall rating 72.84 points
Global rank Rank 26 globally
Continental rank Rank 22 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 Ireland

Why is Ireland especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Society & Participation.

Which topics stand out positively for Ireland?

Welcome Culture for Foreigners, Work & Self-Employment Abroad and Conflicts & Political Security 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, Housing & Utilities and Dining & Going Out.

How important is relocation, residence and settling in for Ireland?

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 Ireland 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

Ireland is especially useful to compare with United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness 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.

Frequently asked questions: Ireland

Ireland: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 37 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Ireland: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 82 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 Ireland

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

77
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Homicide Rate
Rank 26 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 46 globally 72
Women's Safety
Rank 18 globally 80
Organized Crime
Rank 73 globally 59
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 30 globally 90
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
93
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 98 globally 95
Political Violence
Rank 21 globally 89
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 12 globally 95
Terrorism Risk
Rank 146 globally 96

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

72
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Flood Risk
Rank 119 globally 46
Storm Risk
Rank 157 globally 60
Earthquake Risk
Rank 9 globally 94
Drought Risk
Rank 7 globally 90
Wildfire Risk
Rank 38 globally 82
Landslide Risk
Rank 64 globally 64
Tsunami Risk
Rank 111 globally 64
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

88
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State Surveillance
Rank 13 globally 87
Internet Censorship
Rank 16 globally 90
Internet Freedom
Rank 15 globally 86
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 16 globally 91
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 18 globally 77
79
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Rule of Law
Rank 19 globally 82
Property Rights Security
Rank 18 globally 82
Corruption Perception
Rank 18 globally 77
Police Effectiveness
Rank 22 globally 82
Expropriation Risk
Rank 14 globally 89
Extradition Risk
Rank 193 globally 33

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

81
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Political Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
Economic Resilience
Rank 19 globally 78
Government Efficiency
Rank 20 globally 84
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 18 globally 78
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

79
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 30 globally 77
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 16 globally 85
Emergency Care
Rank 28 globally 78
Medicine Access
Rank 18 globally 82
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 19 globally 83
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 76
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 35 globally 87
Doctor Density
Rank 33 globally 78
Hospital Beds
Rank 84 globally 47
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 189 globally 32
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 1 globally 92

Environmental Health

6 indicators

88
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 33 globally 93
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 4 globally 90
Tap Water Safety
Rank 63 globally 96
Sanitation
Rank 81 globally 83
Waste Management
Rank 19 globally 87
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Life Expectancy
Rank 21 globally 94
Infectious Diseases
Rank 43 globally 86
Obesity Rate
Rank 148 globally 65
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 35 globally 72
Mental Health
Rank 22 globally 75
Suicide Rate
Rank 104 globally 59
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 93 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 193 globally 46
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 186 globally 67
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

47
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 229 globally 34
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 90 globally 79
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 216 globally 27
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 222 globally 30
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 198 globally 47
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 201 globally 61
Territorial Tax System
Rank 74 globally 64
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 22 globally 88
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 31 globally 81
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 62 globally 69
Capital Market Depth
Rank 27 globally 77
Business Credit Access
Rank 4 globally 85
Investor Protection
Rank 10 globally 83
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 6 globally 86
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 141 globally 68
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 4 globally 84
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 18 globally 83

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

73
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 16 globally 73
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 22 globally 90
Fintech Development
Rank 48 globally 94
ATM Availability
Rank 139 globally 67
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 202 globally 32
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

55
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 52 globally 46
Crypto Regulation
Rank 15 globally 79
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 37 globally 34
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 211 globally 31
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 45 globally 28

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

61
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 212 globally 28
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 168 globally 48
75
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 31 globally 69
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 1 globally 100
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 69 globally 61
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

82
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 5 globally 98
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 82 globally 68
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 3 globally 82
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 97 globally 89
Central Bank Independence
Rank 15 globally 86
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 227 globally 3
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 97
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 12 globally 90
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 19 globally 83
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 80
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 179 globally 65
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 19 globally 91
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 13 globally 90
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

24
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 216 globally 16
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 206 globally 34
Electricity Cost
Rank 228 globally 6
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 220 globally 32
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 214 globally 60

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

22
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 157 globally 35
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 188 globally 24
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 208 globally 16
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 208 globally 21
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 175 globally 40
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 210 globally 14
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 223 globally 10

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

35
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 214 globally 22
Burger Menu Price
Rank 215 globally 26
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 133 globally 65
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 208 globally 24

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

45
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Transit Cost
Rank 216 globally 31
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 217 globally 26
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 221 globally 43
Car Purchase Index
Rank 14 globally 76
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 205 globally 56
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 218 globally 48
61
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 153 globally 69
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 125 globally 85
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 193 globally 44

Personal Services

4 indicators

36
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Haircut Cost
Rank 216 globally 30
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 212 globally 38
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 203 globally 45
Local Services Cost
Rank 216 globally 29
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63
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Logistics Performance
Rank 16 globally 78
Rail Network Density
Rank 53 globally 46
Airport Connectivity
Rank 27 globally 77
Port Connectivity
Rank 57 globally 35
69
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Road Quality
Rank 48 globally 71
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 42 globally 72
Traffic Deaths
Rank 10 globally 93
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 20 globally 76

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

76
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 96 globally 42
CO2 Intensity
Rank 40 globally 67
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 29 globally 85
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 51 globally 81
Mobile Speed
Rank 24 globally 83
5G Coverage
Rank 41 globally 55

Public Transport

4 indicators

67
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Transit Coverage
Rank 41 globally 68
Transit Punctuality
Rank 36 globally 75
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 52
Walkability Score
Rank 29 globally 70
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

66
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 20 globally 81
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 5 globally 75
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

55
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 210 globally 28
Sunshine Hours
Rank 225 globally 45
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 174 globally 56
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Variation
Rank 114 globally 77

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

42
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Beach Quality
Rank 129 globally 51
Mountain Access
Rank 122 globally 38
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 138 globally 47
Biodiversity Index
Rank 192 globally 45
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

74
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 26 globally 78
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 119 globally 59
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 21 globally 80
Recovery Time
Rank 31 globally 85

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

67
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 21 globally 84
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 13 globally 75
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 44 globally 76
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 77 globally 46
Restaurant Density
Rank 52 globally 61
Street Food Scene
Rank 86 globally 45
Local Market Quality
Rank 51 globally 61
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 45 globally 58
Local Freshness
Rank 44 globally 70
Local Authenticity
Rank 95 globally 41

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

68
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 218 globally 20
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 28 globally 75
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 11 globally 76
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 87
Child Safety Score
Rank 19 globally 86
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 17 globally 85

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

60
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 24 globally 85
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 214 globally 22
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 15 globally 80
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 12 globally 82
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83
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 15 globally 87
E-Government
Rank 20 globally 91
Visa Processing Time
Rank 133 globally 55
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 18 globally 86
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 12 globally 92
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 18 globally 86
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 18 globally 95
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 20 globally 83
Border Openness
Rank 1 globally 100
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 18 globally 90
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 176 globally 76
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 33 globally 51
Remote Work Legality
Rank 8 globally 86
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 13 globally 92
Remote Job Market
Rank 3 globally 98
Coworking Density
Rank 37 globally 71
Nomad Community
Rank 25 globally 74
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 2 globally 99
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 95
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 90
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 8 globally 90
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 7 globally 96
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 12 globally 92
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 2 globally 99
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 16 globally 94
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 6 globally 88
Residence Status Stability
Rank 13 globally 93
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 15 globally 93
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

92
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 3 globally 98
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 1 globally 100
Expat Community Size
Rank 29 globally 65
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 1 globally 100
International Schools
Rank 24 globally 66
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 2 globally 98
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 9 globally 95
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 4 globally 96
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 8 globally 95
88
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 87
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 6 globally 88
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 13 globally 89
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 15 globally 87
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 91
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 27 globally 84
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 20 globally 91
Accommodation Availability
Rank 28 globally 78
Booking & Transparency
Rank 15 globally 92

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

89
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 30 globally 80
Digital Travel Services
Rank 32 globally 87
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 21 globally 93
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 5 globally 97
77
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 35 globally 68
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 10 globally 94
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 24 globally 82
69
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 88 globally 71
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 45 globally 79
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 144 globally 56

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

54
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Hotel Cost
Rank 200 globally 53
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 202 globally 55
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 210 globally 44
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 209 globally 50
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 155 globally 74
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 25 globally 93
Off-Season Usability
Rank 33 globally 83
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 27 globally 84
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

90
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Press Freedom
Rank 14 globally 83
Democracy Index
Rank 7 globally 92
Personal Freedom
Rank 4 globally 87
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 7 globally 94

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

84
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 11 globally 82
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 25 globally 78
Education Expenditure
Rank 150 globally 60
School Life Expectancy
Rank 1 globally 100
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 26 globally 80
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 54 globally 50
Gini Index
Rank 30 globally 83
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 75
Housing Support Score
Rank 41 globally 62
Social Mobility Score
Rank 15 globally 76
Social Cohesion
Rank 11 globally 85
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Gender Equality
Rank 11 globally 84
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 12 globally 88
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 11 globally 95
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 8 globally 97
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 10 globally 94

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

93
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 7 globally 99
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 13 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 13 globally 90
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 10 globally 94
Pride Culture
Rank 19 globally 85
88
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Disability Support Score
Rank 24 globally 83
Public Accessibility
Rank 11 globally 88
Digital Accessibility
Rank 9 globally 91
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 10 globally 93

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

74
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 28 globally 64
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 92 globally 40
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

62
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Median Age
Rank 162 globally 43
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 15 globally 77
Urbanization Rate
Rank 114 globally 58
Foreign Population Share
Rank 49 globally 75
Population Density
Rank 93 globally 61
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 46 globally 58