Country profile

Jordan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Jordan 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 social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Religion & Worldviews, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

Overall rating 58.92 points
Global rank Rank 120 globally
Continental rank Rank 24 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 Jordan

Why is Jordan 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 Jordan?

Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Conflicts & Political Security 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 Religion & Worldviews, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

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

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 Jordan 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

Jordan 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; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Jordan vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 40 points better on Society & Participation than Jordan.
  • Jordan vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 39 points better on Society & Participation than Jordan.
  • Jordan vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 43 points better on Society & Participation than Jordan.
  • Jordan vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 50 points better on Society & Participation than Jordan.
  • Jordan vs. United States
    Jordan performs about 36 points better on Costs than United States.

All ratings and indicators for Jordan

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

75
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Homicide Rate
Rank 53 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 57 globally 70
Women's Safety
Rank 110 globally 59
Organized Crime
Rank 104 globally 53
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 106 globally 79
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 134 globally 86
Political Violence
Rank 128 globally 78
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 162 globally 77
Terrorism Risk
Rank 186 globally 77

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

65
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Flood Risk
Rank 42 globally 67
Storm Risk
Rank 1 globally 97
Earthquake Risk
Rank 163 globally 48
Drought Risk
Rank 215 globally 18
Wildfire Risk
Rank 56 globally 72
Landslide Risk
Rank 114 globally 52
Tsunami Risk
Rank 68 globally 82
Volcano Risk
Rank 133 globally 91

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

42
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State Surveillance
Rank 181 globally 40
Internet Censorship
Rank 181 globally 40
Internet Freedom
Rank 169 globally 45
Data Protection Laws
Rank 173 globally 32
VPN Access
Rank 173 globally 53
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 115 globally 58
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Rule of Law
Rank 120 globally 51
Property Rights Security
Rank 113 globally 54
Corruption Perception
Rank 99 globally 51
Police Effectiveness
Rank 111 globally 61
Expropriation Risk
Rank 109 globally 58
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 112 globally 62
Economic Resilience
Rank 151 globally 55
Government Efficiency
Rank 106 globally 58
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 168 globally 47
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 104 globally 62
Medicine Access
Rank 109 globally 65
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 102 globally 63
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 68
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 157 globally 57
Doctor Density
Rank 69 globally 67
Hospital Beds
Rank 161 globally 26
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 110 globally 92
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 129 globally 51
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 85 globally 62

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 176 globally 47
Noise Pollution
Rank 187 globally 38
UV Radiation
Rank 81 globally 39
Tap Water Safety
Rank 89 globally 91
Sanitation
Rank 81 globally 83
Waste Management
Rank 147 globally 27
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 76 globally 82
Obesity Rate
Rank 193 globally 56
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 123 globally 44
Mental Health
Rank 91 globally 66
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 105 globally 66
Vaccination Rate
Rank 27 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 114 globally 62
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 76 globally 82
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

77
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 80 globally 88
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 119 globally 72
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 131 globally 49
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 79 globally 75
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 73 globally 60
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 62 globally 69
Capital Market Depth
Rank 117 globally 62
Business Credit Access
Rank 108 globally 61
Investor Protection
Rank 112 globally 53
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 112 globally 58
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 27 globally 80
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 128 globally 50
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 123 globally 54

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 109 globally 42
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 84 globally 83
Fintech Development
Rank 140 globally 49
ATM Availability
Rank 142 globally 66
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

46
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 27 globally 68
Crypto Regulation
Rank 131 globally 39
Legal Status
Rank 141 globally 38
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 17
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

61
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 111 globally 50
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 150 globally 56
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 179 globally 42
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 171 globally 51
Days to Register a Company
Rank 122 globally 52

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

67
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 157 globally 48
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 202 globally 30
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 105 globally 88
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 32 globally 79
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 173 globally 56
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 126 globally 36
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 123 globally 32
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 209 globally 30
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 182 globally 64
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 150 globally 52
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 106 globally 41
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

64
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 119 globally 42
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 116 globally 55
Electricity Cost
Rank 56 globally 87
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 168 globally 78
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

70
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 136 globally 43
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 32 globally 88
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 99 globally 64
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 126 globally 62
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 130 globally 54
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 69 globally 85
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 86 globally 72

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 105 globally 86
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 133 globally 65
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 100 globally 92
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 49 globally 75
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 115 globally 90
Car Purchase Index
Rank 109 globally 9
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 151 globally 90
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 74 globally 70
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 48 globally 74

Personal Services

4 indicators

84
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Haircut Cost
Rank 103 globally 82
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 90 globally 87
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 105 globally 79
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Logistics Performance
Rank 71 globally 44
Rail Network Density
Rank 88 globally 23
Airport Connectivity
Rank 69 globally 56
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 57 globally 64
Traffic Congestion
Rank 139 globally 45
Road Density
Rank 198 globally 44
Traffic Deaths
Rank 154 globally 57
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

66
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 156 globally 25
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 161 globally 19
CO2 Intensity
Rank 121 globally 39
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 149 globally 18
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

48
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

48
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 137 globally 55
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

76
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 156 globally 52
Sunshine Hours
Rank 25 globally 97
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 20 globally 88
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 203 globally 67
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

34
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Beach Quality
Rank 129 globally 51
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 192 globally 18
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 208 globally 1

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

44
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 210 globally 33
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 100 globally 43
Recovery Time
Rank 171 globally 59

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 101 globally 34
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 178 globally 32
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 99 globally 66
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 46 globally 53
Restaurant Density
Rank 52 globally 61
Street Food Scene
Rank 44 globally 55
Local Market Quality
Rank 74 globally 56
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 60 globally 53
Local Freshness
Rank 88 globally 57
Local Authenticity
Rank 40 globally 52

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

51
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 72 globally 27
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 91 globally 60
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 104 globally 62
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 197 globally 35
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
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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 104 globally 64
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 113 globally 61
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 88 globally 52
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 106 globally 63
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Border Openness
Rank 142 globally 52
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 111 globally 58
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 141 globally 87
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 134 globally 37
Remote Work Legality
Rank 57 globally 69
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 120 globally 64
Remote Job Market
Rank 135 globally 55
Coworking Density
Rank 80 globally 50
Nomad Community
Rank 86 globally 46
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 151 globally 55
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 117 globally 60
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 161 globally 48
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 60
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 119 globally 64
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 152 globally 52
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 132 globally 56
Residence Status Stability
Rank 168 globally 50
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 168 globally 46
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 194 globally 15
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

52
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 146 globally 48
Integration Ease
Rank 116 globally 64
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 162 globally 52
Expat Community Size
Rank 37 globally 62
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 167 globally 49
International Schools
Rank 57 globally 53
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 159 globally 44
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 164 globally 30
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 161 globally 37
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 31
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 103 globally 59
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 82 globally 54
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 108 globally 58
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 101 globally 60
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 61
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Hotel Quality
Rank 82 globally 65
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 122 globally 56
Accommodation Availability
Rank 94 globally 57
Booking & Transparency
Rank 124 globally 58

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 92 globally 54
Digital Travel Services
Rank 119 globally 58
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 123 globally 66
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 78 globally 53
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 125 globally 60
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 188 globally 48
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 93 globally 56
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 131 globally 61
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 135 globally 58
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 198 globally 39

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

86
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Hotel Cost
Rank 88 globally 85
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 87 globally 87
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 103 globally 86
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 100 globally 87
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 68 globally 88
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

36
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Press Freedom
Rank 174 globally 36
Democracy Index
Rank 174 globally 34
Personal Freedom
Rank 187 globally 46
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 181 globally 25

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

62
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 126 globally 36
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 179 globally 52
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 94 globally 33
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 120 globally 38
Social Mobility Score
Rank 119 globally 45
Social Cohesion
Rank 148 globally 48
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Gender Equality
Rank 186 globally 42
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 166 globally 43
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 171 globally 33
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 180 globally 27
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

21
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 151 globally 15
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 168 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 173 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 173 globally 21
Pride Culture
Rank 176 globally 17
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Disability Support Score
Rank 131 globally 44
Public Accessibility
Rank 128 globally 45
Digital Accessibility
Rank 140 globally 44
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 148 globally 46

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

18
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 202 globally 23
Secularization Score
Rank 202 globally 14
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 209 globally 12
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 204 globally 19

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 61 globally 78
Fertility Rate
Rank 59 globally 88
Population Growth
Rank 72 globally 50
Net Migration Rate
Rank 4 globally 90
Urbanization Rate
Rank 27 globally 91
Foreign Population Share
Rank 25 globally 88
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 220 globally 17
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 216 globally 78
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19