Country profile

Japan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Japan is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health, while Attractions & Activities, Food & Culinary Culture and Accommodation & Stay Quality stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions more closely, because the largest deductions come from Natural Hazards, Food & Basic Goods and Housing & Utilities.

Overall rating 73.97 points
Global rank Rank 16 globally
Continental rank Rank 1 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 Japan

Why is Japan especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Japan?

Attractions & Activities, Food & Culinary Culture and Accommodation & Stay Quality show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Natural Hazards, Food & Basic Goods and Housing & Utilities.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Japan?

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 Japan 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

Japan is especially useful to compare with Portugal, Spain and Germany, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Korea Republic and Denmark work as contrast comparisons when travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Japan vs. Korea Republic
    Japan performs about 5 points better on Safety & Risk than Korea Republic.
  • Japan vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 10 points better on Relocation & Residency than Japan.
  • Japan vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 8 points better on Relocation & Residency than Japan.
  • Japan vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 10 points better on Society & Participation than Japan.
  • Japan vs. Denmark
    Japan performs about 18 points better on Costs than Denmark.

Frequently asked questions: Japan

Japan: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

It depends on the goal: Nomadino currently shows a strong profile for Japan. The most relevant areas are Travel & Vacation and Health; Costs and Finance & Taxes deserve closer checking.

Japan: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 52 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Japan: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 77 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 Japan

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

85
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Homicide Rate
Rank 10 globally 98
Petty Crime Index
Rank 8 globally 89
Women's Safety
Rank 15 globally 83
Organized Crime
Rank 42 globally 66
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 15 globally 94
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 115 globally 62
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 134 globally 86
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 119 globally 85
Terrorism Risk
Rank 155 globally 94

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

34
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Flood Risk
Rank 215 globally 26
Storm Risk
Rank 197 globally 26
Earthquake Risk
Rank 223 globally 13
Drought Risk
Rank 31 globally 83
Wildfire Risk
Rank 56 globally 72
Landslide Risk
Rank 212 globally 27
Tsunami Risk
Rank 228 globally 10
Volcano Risk
Rank 228 globally 11

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

83
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State Surveillance
Rank 29 globally 81
Internet Censorship
Rank 32 globally 85
Internet Freedom
Rank 21 globally 83
Data Protection Laws
Rank 38 globally 85
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 20 globally 76
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Rule of Law
Rank 21 globally 81
Property Rights Security
Rank 21 globally 81
Corruption Perception
Rank 33 globally 73
Police Effectiveness
Rank 10 globally 87
Expropriation Risk
Rank 14 globally 89
Extradition Risk
Rank 157 globally 39

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

79
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Political Stability
Rank 26 globally 80
Economic Resilience
Rank 21 globally 77
Government Efficiency
Rank 21 globally 83
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 33 globally 73
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 3 globally 87
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 1 globally 89
Emergency Care
Rank 1 globally 89
Medicine Access
Rank 2 globally 87
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 4 globally 90
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 11 globally 80
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 48 globally 85
Doctor Density
Rank 75 globally 65
Hospital Beds
Rank 2 globally 93
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 165 globally 38
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 93 globally 61

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 75 globally 83
Noise Pollution
Rank 118 globally 53
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 9 globally 99
Waste Management
Rank 29 globally 82
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Life Expectancy
Rank 9 globally 97
Infectious Diseases
Rank 13 globally 90
Obesity Rate
Rank 8 globally 93
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 3 globally 87
Mental Health
Rank 22 globally 75
Suicide Rate
Rank 200 globally 39
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 25 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 132 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 89 globally 80
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

48
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 219 globally 45
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 228 globally 10
Social Security Burden
Rank 168 globally 58
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 186 globally 57
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 219 globally 35
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 82 globally 74
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 29 globally 83
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 4 globally 82
Capital Market Depth
Rank 13 globally 81
Business Credit Access
Rank 45 globally 74
Investor Protection
Rank 12 globally 81
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 9 globally 84
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 4 globally 89
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 32 globally 75
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 24 globally 81

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

70
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 92 globally 46
Banking Stability
Rank 122 globally 75
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 5 globally 93
Fintech Development
Rank 48 globally 94
ATM Availability
Rank 21 globally 94
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

61
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 23 globally 71
Crypto Regulation
Rank 8 globally 82
Legal Status
Rank 5 globally 90
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 23 globally 51
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 229 globally 0
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 56 globally 25

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

62
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 168 globally 48
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
56
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 101 globally 42
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 112 globally 63
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 32 globally 66
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 48 globally 79
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 229 globally 1
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 205 globally 56
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 29 globally 72
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 69
Central Bank Independence
Rank 10 globally 88
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 11 globally 91
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 46 globally 87
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 33 globally 80
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 19 globally 83
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 27 globally 93
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 37 globally 86
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 45 globally 75
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

45
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 206 globally 22
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 179 globally 42
Electricity Cost
Rank 151 globally 57
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 188 globally 66
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 196 globally 76

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

40
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 136 globally 43
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 137 globally 49
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 99 globally 64
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 129 globally 60
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 200 globally 29
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 222 globally 7
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 140 globally 55

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 148 globally 54
Burger Menu Price
Rank 149 globally 68
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 134 globally 70
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 135 globally 80
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 142 globally 75
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 139 globally 67
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

50
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Transit Cost
Rank 208 globally 43
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 166 globally 50
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 213 globally 55
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 208 globally 57
Car Purchase Index
Rank 34 globally 60
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 217 globally 32
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 218 globally 48
63
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Internet Cost
Rank 98 globally 65
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 164 globally 62
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 140 globally 82
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 130 globally 59

Personal Services

4 indicators

51
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Haircut Cost
Rank 164 globally 57
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 215 globally 34
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 147 globally 64
Local Services Cost
Rank 178 globally 48
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88
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Logistics Performance
Rank 6 globally 91
Rail Network Density
Rank 11 globally 88
Airport Connectivity
Rank 2 globally 97
Port Connectivity
Rank 9 globally 68
79
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Road Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 15 globally 80
Traffic Deaths
Rank 10 globally 93
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 15 globally 82

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

72
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 31 globally 80
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 140 globally 23
CO2 Intensity
Rank 116 globally 41
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 225 globally 42
92
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Broadband Speed
Rank 18 globally 91
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 28 globally 97
Mobile Speed
Rank 11 globally 88
5G Coverage
Rank 3 globally 95

Public Transport

4 indicators

86
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Transit Coverage
Rank 3 globally 92
Transit Punctuality
Rank 1 globally 98
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 11 globally 68
Walkability Score
Rank 3 globally 82
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

53
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 26 globally 77
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 95 globally 61
Burnout Risk
Rank 204 globally 32
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

63
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 179 globally 45
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 134 globally 61
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 195 globally 54

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

79
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Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 66
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 40 globally 99
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 21 globally 91

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

89
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 6 globally 91
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 1 globally 100
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 10 globally 90
Recovery Time
Rank 113 globally 68

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

78
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 37 globally 73
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 11 globally 73
Music & Nightlife
Rank 8 globally 78
Cinema Density
Rank 7 globally 89
Cultural Freedom
Rank 39 globally 75
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 18 globally 82
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 2 globally 97
Restaurant Density
Rank 1 globally 100
Street Food Scene
Rank 3 globally 92
Local Market Quality
Rank 6 globally 92
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 3 globally 95
Local Freshness
Rank 5 globally 91
Local Authenticity
Rank 2 globally 96

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

71
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 205 globally 54
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 49 globally 38
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 12 globally 88
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 49 globally 38
Playground Density
Rank 12 globally 88

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 16 globally 88
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 194 globally 30
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 57 globally 60
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 222 globally 25
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 39 globally 83
E-Government
Rank 10 globally 94
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 29 globally 82
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 18 globally 90
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 7 globally 92
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 14 globally 96
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 6 globally 89
Border Openness
Rank 62 globally 84
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 9 globally 93
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 167 globally 80
74
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 25 globally 78
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 61 globally 79
Remote Job Market
Rank 31 globally 83
Coworking Density
Rank 11 globally 88
Nomad Community
Rank 23 globally 75
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 33 globally 84
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 34 globally 85
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 34 globally 83
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 61 globally 73
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 40 globally 80
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 18 globally 90
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 31 globally 84
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 40 globally 85
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 152 globally 52
Residence Status Stability
Rank 36 globally 83
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 37 globally 83
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 2 globally 97
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 207 globally 25
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

46
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 169 globally 33
Local Language Barrier
Rank 204 globally 30
Integration Ease
Rank 138 globally 59
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 104 globally 63
Expat Community Size
Rank 109 globally 38
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 143 globally 57
International Schools
Rank 66 globally 52
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 110 globally 59
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 64 globally 68
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 68 globally 69
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 73
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 72
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 26 globally 72
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 33 globally 79
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 32 globally 79
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 39 globally 77
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 25 globally 89
Accommodation Availability
Rank 1 globally 100
Booking & Transparency
Rank 26 globally 89

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

93
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 2 globally 98
Digital Travel Services
Rank 4 globally 96
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 32 globally 90
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 29 globally 86
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 5 globally 91
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 17 globally 92
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 1 globally 100
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 2 globally 97
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 39 globally 86
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 5 globally 95
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 1 globally 100

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

65
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Hotel Cost
Rank 171 globally 65
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 166 globally 69
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 188 globally 56
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 188 globally 60
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 122 globally 77
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 2 globally 97
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 7 globally 95
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 10 globally 91
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

83
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Press Freedom
Rank 59 globally 72
Democracy Index
Rank 21 globally 84
Personal Freedom
Rank 34 globally 83
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 25 globally 87

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

77
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 2 globally 92
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 43 globally 65
Education Expenditure
Rank 179 globally 52
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 58
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 22 globally 73
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 75
Housing Support Score
Rank 21 globally 74
Social Mobility Score
Rank 25 globally 73
Social Cohesion
Rank 29 globally 78
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Gender Equality
Rank 55 globally 72
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 27 globally 79
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 51 globally 76
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 54 globally 75
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 47 globally 76

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

65
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 74 globally 59
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 64 globally 64
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 54 globally 74
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 62 globally 67
Pride Culture
Rank 65 globally 63
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Disability Support Score
Rank 17 globally 87
Public Accessibility
Rank 22 globally 83
Digital Accessibility
Rank 33 globally 81
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 31 globally 80

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

82
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 11 globally 91
Secularization Score
Rank 5 globally 80
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 2 globally 86

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 228 globally 15
Fertility Rate
Rank 205 globally 28
Population Growth
Rank 210 globally 12
Net Migration Rate
Rank 78 globally 53
Urbanization Rate
Rank 27 globally 91
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 190 globally 44
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 14 globally 73
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 7 globally 84