Country profile

Kazakhstan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Kazakhstan is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Society & Freedom and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

Overall rating 62.18 points
Global rank Rank 86 globally
Continental rank Rank 14 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 Kazakhstan

Why is Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?

Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Society & Freedom and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

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

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 Kazakhstan 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

Kazakhstan 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; social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Kazakhstan

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

72
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Homicide Rate
Rank 109 globally 89
Petty Crime Index
Rank 106 globally 58
Women's Safety
Rank 84 globally 63
Organized Crime
Rank 98 globally 54
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 114 globally 77
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 134 globally 86
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 119 globally 85
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

58
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Flood Risk
Rank 154 globally 41
Storm Risk
Rank 126 globally 71
Earthquake Risk
Rank 167 globally 46
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Landslide Risk
Rank 139 globally 46
Tsunami Risk
Rank 42 globally 98
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

35
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State Surveillance
Rank 199 globally 26
Internet Censorship
Rank 194 globally 32
Internet Freedom
Rank 178 globally 40
Data Protection Laws
Rank 143 globally 42
VPN Access
Rank 191 globally 38
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 141 globally 54
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Rule of Law
Rank 141 globally 46
Property Rights Security
Rank 134 globally 48
Corruption Perception
Rank 136 globally 39
Police Effectiveness
Rank 121 globally 57
Expropriation Risk
Rank 135 globally 52
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

59
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Political Stability
Rank 117 globally 61
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 132 globally 54
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 109 globally 58
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 80 globally 66
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 96 globally 70
Emergency Care
Rank 77 globally 67
Medicine Access
Rank 83 globally 70
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 95 globally 65
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 130 globally 65
Doctor Density
Rank 37 globally 77
Hospital Beds
Rank 12 globally 76
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 60 globally 97
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 111 globally 59
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 107 globally 57

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 124 globally 67
Noise Pollution
Rank 99 globally 57
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 93 globally 80
Waste Management
Rank 109 globally 40
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Life Expectancy
Rank 119 globally 70
Infectious Diseases
Rank 111 globally 75
Obesity Rate
Rank 90 globally 74
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 82 globally 55
Mental Health
Rank 114 globally 63
Suicide Rate
Rank 203 globally 38
Maternal Mortality
Rank 48 globally 87
Vaccination Rate
Rank 48 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 111 globally 62
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 178 globally 69
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 85
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 69 globally 84
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 131 globally 49
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 101 globally 68
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 54 globally 71
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 59 globally 71
Business Credit Access
Rank 89 globally 65
Investor Protection
Rank 145 globally 45
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 135 globally 50
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 153 globally 66
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 48 globally 72
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 82 globally 66

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 83 globally 48
Banking Stability
Rank 122 globally 75
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 68 globally 83
ATM Availability
Rank 31 globally 91
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

45
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 68 globally 42
Crypto Regulation
Rank 75 globally 53
Legal Status
Rank 88 globally 52
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 74 globally 23
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 84 globally 78
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 79 globally 15

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

68
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 3 globally 94
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 1 globally 100
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 47 globally 64
Days to Register a Company
Rank 11 globally 79

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 67 globally 74
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 197 globally 54
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 36 globally 82
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 165 globally 71
Central Bank Independence
Rank 169 globally 58
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 78 globally 68
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 131 globally 71
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 89 globally 52
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 55 globally 58
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 94 globally 79
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 28 globally 88
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 37 globally 86
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 141 globally 29
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

69
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 99 globally 49
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 173 globally 73
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 115 globally 49
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 26 globally 90
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 76 globally 71
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 98 globally 71
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 67 globally 73
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 100 globally 71
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 143 globally 54

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 82 globally 92
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 11 globally 98
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

84
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 14 globally 89
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 90 globally 17
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 5 globally 97
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 6 globally 99
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 36 globally 76

Personal Services

4 indicators

84
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Haircut Cost
Rank 103 globally 82
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 95 globally 85
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 66 globally 90
Local Services Cost
Rank 109 globally 78
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 76 globally 40
Rail Network Density
Rank 81 globally 29
Airport Connectivity
Rank 69 globally 56
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 115 globally 50
Road Density
Rank 218 globally 36
Traffic Deaths
Rank 146 globally 61
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

77
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 1 globally 100
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 192 globally 23
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 191 globally 99
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Broadband Speed
Rank 96 globally 55
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 118 globally 38
Mobile Speed
Rank 89 globally 60
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

49
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Transit Coverage
Rank 67 globally 58
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

57
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 130 globally 56
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

67
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 199 globally 34
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 226 globally 29

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

34
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 56 globally 61
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 163 globally 34
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 202 globally 2

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

53
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 54 globally 61
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 186 globally 41
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 87 globally 46
Recovery Time
Rank 98 globally 70

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 160 globally 38
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 99 globally 66
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 116 globally 37
Restaurant Density
Rank 121 globally 43
Street Food Scene
Rank 118 globally 38
Local Market Quality
Rank 113 globally 47
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 101 globally 41
Local Freshness
Rank 111 globally 52
Local Authenticity
Rank 124 globally 35

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 66 globally 46
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 72 globally 27
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 114 globally 60
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 100 globally 50

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

54
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 59 globally 70
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 126 globally 48
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 128 globally 48
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 127 globally 65
E-Government
Rank 103 globally 73
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 98 globally 65
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 117 globally 60
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 101 globally 49
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 120 globally 59
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 132 globally 61
Border Openness
Rank 142 globally 52
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 111 globally 58
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 172 globally 77
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 138 globally 36
Remote Work Legality
Rank 123 globally 54
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 55 globally 80
Remote Job Market
Rank 88 globally 67
Coworking Density
Rank 74 globally 51
Nomad Community
Rank 107 globally 41
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 81 globally 66
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 58
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 62
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 69 globally 71
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 59
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 60
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 69
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 124 globally 59
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 165 globally 46
Residence Status Stability
Rank 125 globally 59
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 123 globally 57
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 142 globally 33
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 150 globally 46
Integration Ease
Rank 138 globally 59
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 173 globally 50
Expat Community Size
Rank 51 globally 54
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 171 globally 48
International Schools
Rank 95 globally 47
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 158 globally 45
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 150 globally 35
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 153 globally 40
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 150 globally 35
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 117 globally 56
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 102 globally 50
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 99 globally 60
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 108 globally 58
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 65
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Hotel Quality
Rank 89 globally 62
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 115 globally 58
Accommodation Availability
Rank 119 globally 49
Booking & Transparency
Rank 115 globally 60

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 97 globally 53
Digital Travel Services
Rank 102 globally 63
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 89 globally 76
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 136 globally 59
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 99 globally 48
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 129 globally 58
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 190 globally 47
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 105 globally 52
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 200 globally 28
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 176 globally 44
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 174 globally 48

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

88
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Hotel Cost
Rank 85 globally 87
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 85 globally 88
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 62 globally 91
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 82 globally 89
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 98 globally 71
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 85 globally 69
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 17 globally 89
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

34
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Press Freedom
Rank 188 globally 31
Democracy Index
Rank 184 globally 30
Personal Freedom
Rank 177 globally 49
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 186 globally 23

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 71 globally 52
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 35 globally 68
Education Expenditure
Rank 138 globally 65
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 33 globally 80
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 85 globally 46
Social Mobility Score
Rank 69 globally 55
Social Cohesion
Rank 139 globally 51
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Gender Equality
Rank 146 globally 51
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 148 globally 48
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 160 globally 35
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 157 globally 34
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 149 globally 38

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

27
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 135 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 153 globally 27
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 143 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 150 globally 26
Pride Culture
Rank 139 globally 24
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Disability Support Score
Rank 105 globally 50
Public Accessibility
Rank 132 globally 44
Digital Accessibility
Rank 135 globally 45
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 117 globally 54

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

46
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 177 globally 49
Secularization Score
Rank 147 globally 37
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 176 globally 49

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 117 globally 60
Fertility Rate
Rank 81 globally 84
Population Growth
Rank 111 globally 40
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 130 globally 51
Foreign Population Share
Rank 45 globally 77
Population Density
Rank 14 globally 86
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 24 globally 70
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37