Country profile

Ivory Coast: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Ivory Coast is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Conflicts & Political Security stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check healthcare and medical protection as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Internet & Connectivity, Social System & Social Cohesion and Environmental Health.

Overall rating 51.74 points
Global rank Rank 175 globally
Continental rank Rank 22 in Africa

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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 Ivory Coast

Why is Ivory Coast especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Ivory Coast?

Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Conflicts & Political Security show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

healthcare and medical protection as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Internet & Connectivity, Social System & Social Cohesion and Environmental Health.

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

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 Ivory Coast 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

Under the bottom-three rules, no explicit weakness is currently shown.

Comparisons and related countries

Ivory Coast 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; healthcare and medical protection as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Ivory Coast

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 185 globally 72
Petty Crime Index
Rank 169 globally 42
Women's Safety
Rank 172 globally 45
Organized Crime
Rank 157 globally 45
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 157 globally 66
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 133 globally 77
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 129 globally 84
Terrorism Risk
Rank 159 globally 93

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

73
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Flood Risk
Rank 110 globally 48
Storm Risk
Rank 43 globally 92
Earthquake Risk
Rank 11 globally 93
Drought Risk
Rank 23 globally 85
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 51 globally 67
Tsunami Risk
Rank 73 globally 80
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

56
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State Surveillance
Rank 135 globally 58
Internet Censorship
Rank 129 globally 62
Internet Freedom
Rank 139 globally 56
Data Protection Laws
Rank 150 globally 39
VPN Access
Rank 133 globally 66
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 141 globally 54
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Rule of Law
Rank 147 globally 45
Property Rights Security
Rank 144 globally 47
Corruption Perception
Rank 131 globally 40
Police Effectiveness
Rank 146 globally 50
Expropriation Risk
Rank 135 globally 52
Extradition Risk
Rank 17 globally 55

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 149 globally 54
Economic Resilience
Rank 71 globally 65
Government Efficiency
Rank 153 globally 49
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 137 globally 52
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

43
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 190 globally 39
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 182 globally 49
Emergency Care
Rank 189 globally 38
Medicine Access
Rank 181 globally 48
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 181 globally 42
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 166 globally 53
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 149 globally 60
Doctor Density
Rank 206 globally 6
Hospital Beds
Rank 217 globally 8
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 188 globally 60
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 64 globally 69
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 213 globally 1
Noise Pollution
Rank 187 globally 38
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 195 globally 43
Sanitation
Rank 190 globally 31
Waste Management
Rank 211 globally 7
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Life Expectancy
Rank 214 globally 35
Infectious Diseases
Rank 203 globally 35
Obesity Rate
Rank 47 globally 84
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 211 globally 14
Mental Health
Rank 195 globally 50
Suicide Rate
Rank 186 globally 43
Maternal Mortality
Rank 210 globally 20
Vaccination Rate
Rank 195 globally 72
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 33 globally 82
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 82 globally 81
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 87
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 124 globally 52
Social Security Burden
Rank 178 globally 54
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 171 globally 52
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 113 globally 27
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 166 globally 54
Business Credit Access
Rank 158 globally 51
Investor Protection
Rank 137 globally 47
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 129 globally 51
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 127 globally 69
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 133 globally 49
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 144 globally 48

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 150 globally 32
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 182 globally 72
Fintech Development
Rank 131 globally 53
ATM Availability
Rank 204 globally 27
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

33
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 77 globally 38
Crypto Regulation
Rank 141 globally 35
Legal Status
Rank 138 globally 39
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 105 globally 16
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 139 globally 55
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

60
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 111 globally 50
Transaction Costs
Rank 154 globally 60
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 162 globally 49
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

66
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 174 globally 41
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 114 globally 87
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 118 globally 58
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 90
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 138 globally 55
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 150 globally 75
Central Bank Independence
Rank 122 globally 65
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 103 globally 63
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 154 globally 63
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 162 globally 21
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 165 globally 19
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 22 globally 94
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 171 globally 42
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 165 globally 22
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

75
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 54
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 86 globally 79
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

83
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 53 globally 72
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 52 globally 84
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 41 globally 86
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 89 globally 67
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 37 globally 92
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 43 globally 87

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 81 globally 80
Burger Menu Price
Rank 74 globally 94
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 124 globally 62
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 47 globally 97
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 58 globally 95
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 64 globally 72

Personal Services

4 indicators

90
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Haircut Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 60 globally 94
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 39 globally 93
Local Services Cost
Rank 73 globally 87
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 125 globally 36
Port Connectivity
Rank 70 globally 30
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 129 globally 55
Traffic Deaths
Rank 182 globally 44
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

63
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 179 globally 65
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 76 globally 50
CO2 Intensity
Rank 91 globally 48
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 182 globally 4
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

36
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

58
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 160 globally 51
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 107 globally 63
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 164 globally 57
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

54
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Beach Quality
Rank 110 globally 59
Mountain Access
Rank 151 globally 25
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 70 globally 76
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 186 globally 10

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 163 globally 24
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 156 globally 49
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 147 globally 31
Recovery Time
Rank 92 globally 71

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 22 globally 80
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 93 globally 42
Restaurant Density
Rank 114 globally 44
Street Food Scene
Rank 86 globally 45
Local Market Quality
Rank 108 globally 48
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 140 globally 31
Local Freshness
Rank 117 globally 50
Local Authenticity
Rank 87 globally 42

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

38
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 188 globally 46
Child Safety Score
Rank 177 globally 42
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 172 globally 28

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 100 globally 60
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 163 globally 35
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 172 globally 54
E-Government
Rank 177 globally 46
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 159 globally 50
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 167 globally 45
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 150 globally 35
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 170 globally 45
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 192 globally 31
Border Openness
Rank 190 globally 15
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 188 globally 28
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 146 globally 86
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 186 globally 25
Remote Work Legality
Rank 95 globally 58
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 147 globally 56
Remote Job Market
Rank 162 globally 47
Coworking Density
Rank 133 globally 36
Nomad Community
Rank 155 globally 29
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 165 globally 35
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 180 globally 45
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 48
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 134 globally 55
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 46
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 169 globally 43
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 177 globally 42
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 169 globally 44
Residence Status Stability
Rank 166 globally 51
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 175 globally 44
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 181 globally 19
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 196 globally 25
Local Language Barrier
Rank 184 globally 36
Integration Ease
Rank 162 globally 56
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 173 globally 50
Expat Community Size
Rank 98 globally 41
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 167 globally 49
International Schools
Rank 165 globally 36
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 154 globally 46
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 148 globally 36
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 145 globally 42
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 39
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 45
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 132 globally 45
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 162 globally 44
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 169 globally 40
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 162 globally 50
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Hotel Quality
Rank 172 globally 39
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 164 globally 42
Accommodation Availability
Rank 148 globally 41
Booking & Transparency
Rank 166 globally 44

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 162 globally 35
Digital Travel Services
Rank 168 globally 44
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 169 globally 52
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 188 globally 43
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 163 globally 35
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 183 globally 41
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 142 globally 57
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 142 globally 45
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 143 globally 57
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 155 globally 52
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 133 globally 58

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 67 globally 92
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 72 globally 90
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 71 globally 90
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 165 globally 61
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 169 globally 55
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

49
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Press Freedom
Rank 151 globally 45
Democracy Index
Rank 155 globally 43
Personal Freedom
Rank 153 globally 57
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 147 globally 47

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 149 globally 90
PISA Score
Rank 182 globally 12
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 180 globally 18
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 157 globally 20
Housing Support Score
Rank 180 globally 19
Social Mobility Score
Rank 180 globally 27
Social Cohesion
Rank 157 globally 46
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Gender Equality
Rank 168 globally 46
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 157 globally 45
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 140 globally 41
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 144 globally 39
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 145 globally 40

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

33
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 35
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 133 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 143 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 128 globally 34
Pride Culture
Rank 135 globally 25
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Disability Support Score
Rank 173 globally 30
Public Accessibility
Rank 164 globally 37
Digital Accessibility
Rank 169 globally 33
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 164 globally 40

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

54
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 158 globally 62
Secularization Score
Rank 167 globally 33
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 12 globally 58
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 165 globally 55

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 198 globally 31
Population Growth
Rank 23 globally 72
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 150 globally 45
Foreign Population Share
Rank 79 globally 57
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14