Country profile

Kuwait: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Kuwait is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Finance & Taxes and Safety & Risk, while Taxes & Finance, Wages & Purchasing Power and Mobility 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 Religion & Worldviews, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Permanent Residency & Family.

Overall rating 59.38 points
Global rank Rank 114 globally
Continental rank Rank 21 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 Kuwait

Why is Kuwait especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Finance & Taxes and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Kuwait?

Taxes & Finance, Wages & Purchasing Power and Mobility 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 Religion & Worldviews, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Permanent Residency & Family.

How important is taxes, capital, banking and business formation for Kuwait?

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 Kuwait 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

Kuwait 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as safety, stability and risk exposure 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

  • Kuwait vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 36 points better on Relocation & Residency than Kuwait.
  • Kuwait vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 35 points better on Society & Participation than Kuwait.
  • Kuwait vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 39 points better on Society & Participation than Kuwait.
  • Kuwait vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 45 points better on Society & Participation than Kuwait.
  • Kuwait vs. United States
    United States performs about 31 points better on Relocation & Residency than Kuwait.

All ratings and indicators for Kuwait

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

79
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Homicide Rate
Rank 11 globally 98
Petty Crime Index
Rank 34 globally 75
Women's Safety
Rank 55 globally 70
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 80 globally 84
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 134 globally 86
Political Violence
Rank 99 globally 81
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 175 globally 74
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

71
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Flood Risk
Rank 74 globally 55
Storm Risk
Rank 59 globally 88
Earthquake Risk
Rank 51 globally 86
Drought Risk
Rank 227 globally 10
Wildfire Risk
Rank 42 globally 80
Landslide Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Tsunami Risk
Rank 51 globally 90
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

37
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State Surveillance
Rank 183 globally 38
Internet Censorship
Rank 197 globally 30
Internet Freedom
Rank 176 globally 42
Data Protection Laws
Rank 169 globally 33
VPN Access
Rank 197 globally 34
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 129 globally 56
56
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Rule of Law
Rank 99 globally 55
Property Rights Security
Rank 95 globally 59
Corruption Perception
Rank 106 globally 49
Police Effectiveness
Rank 95 globally 65
Expropriation Risk
Rank 105 globally 59
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

66
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Political Stability
Rank 98 globally 66
Economic Resilience
Rank 11 globally 81
Government Efficiency
Rank 92 globally 62
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 168 globally 47
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

71
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 63 globally 69
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 41 globally 81
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 62 globally 73
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 71
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 35 globally 87
Doctor Density
Rank 89 globally 59
Hospital Beds
Rank 120 globally 40
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 85 globally 62

Environmental Health

6 indicators

53
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 185 globally 39
UV Radiation
Rank 136 globally 25
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 1 globally 100
Waste Management
Rank 95 globally 45
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Life Expectancy
Rank 4 globally 99
Infectious Diseases
Rank 69 globally 83
Obesity Rate
Rank 207 globally 50
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 77 globally 56
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 20 globally 98
Maternal Mortality
Rank 40 globally 91
Vaccination Rate
Rank 16 globally 98
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 50 globally 79
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 4 globally 94
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

96
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
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 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 61 globally 66
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 28 globally 74
Capital Market Depth
Rank 19 globally 79
Business Credit Access
Rank 77 globally 69
Investor Protection
Rank 119 globally 51
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 150 globally 45
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 10 globally 84
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 53 globally 71
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 63 globally 71

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 92 globally 46
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 77 globally 78
ATM Availability
Rank 54 globally 85
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

31
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 134 globally 26
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 168 globally 31
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 168 globally 9
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 150 globally 8

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

35
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 3 globally 95
Affordability
Rank 212 globally 28
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
67
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 9 globally 96
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 179 globally 49
Days to Register a Company
Rank 74 globally 61

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

72
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 48 globally 79
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 72 globally 92
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 10 globally 92
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 222 globally 40
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 109 globally 59
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 227 globally 28
Central Bank Independence
Rank 101 globally 68
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 25 globally 84
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 2 globally 99
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 25 globally 84
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 7 globally 91
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 22 globally 94
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 15 globally 93
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 52 globally 68
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

61
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 186 globally 26
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 173 globally 44
Electricity Cost
Rank 20 globally 95
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

63
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 148 globally 37
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 109 globally 61
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 117 globally 57
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 104 globally 67
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 97 globally 64
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 83 globally 76
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 77 globally 76

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

38
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 147 globally 69
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 224 globally 1
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 223 globally 1
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 225 globally 1
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

85
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 5 globally 95
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 169 globally 79
Car Purchase Index
Rank 26 globally 66
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 126 globally 76
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 125 globally 85
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 139 globally 54

Personal Services

4 indicators

47
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Haircut Cost
Rank 173 globally 54
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 178 globally 57
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 223 globally 30
Local Services Cost
Rank 181 globally 47
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36
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Logistics Performance
Rank 45 globally 57
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 96 globally 43
Port Connectivity
Rank 57 globally 35
51
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Road Quality
Rank 50 globally 69
Traffic Congestion
Rank 215 globally 28
Road Density
Rank 106 globally 58
Traffic Deaths
Rank 154 globally 57
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 60 globally 26

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

73
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 1 globally 100
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 228 globally 0
CO2 Intensity
Rank 225 globally 6
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 68 globally 69
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 185 globally 3
Mobile Speed
Rank 19 globally 85
5G Coverage
Rank 15 globally 80

Public Transport

4 indicators

41
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Transit Coverage
Rank 112 globally 42
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

66
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

61
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 224 globally 18
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 2 globally 97
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 223 globally 17
Seasonal Variation
Rank 195 globally 54

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

28
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Beach Quality
Rank 165 globally 39
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 111 globally 57
Biodiversity Index
Rank 223 globally 29
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

52
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 66 globally 56
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 190 globally 39
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 109 globally 40
Recovery Time
Rank 37 globally 81

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

29
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 161 globally 30
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 182 globally 30
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 110 globally 65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 77 globally 46
Restaurant Density
Rank 65 globally 57
Street Food Scene
Rank 78 globally 47
Local Market Quality
Rank 113 globally 47
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 75 globally 48
Local Freshness
Rank 127 globally 47
Local Authenticity
Rank 95 globally 41

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

54
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 164 globally 78
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 41 globally 40
Playground Density
Rank 105 globally 48

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

41
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 174 globally 38
Pet Food Prices
Rank 176 globally 40
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 189 globally 28
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 190 globally 41
E-Government
Rank 66 globally 83
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 77 globally 70
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 101 globally 64
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 72 globally 57
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 126 globally 58
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 167 globally 49
Border Openness
Rank 187 globally 23
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 140 globally 50
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 216 globally 10
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 191 globally 22
Remote Work Legality
Rank 15 globally 83
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 52 globally 81
Remote Job Market
Rank 69 globally 71
Coworking Density
Rank 88 globally 47
Nomad Community
Rank 92 globally 45
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 34 globally 83
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 147 globally 53
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 172 globally 50
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 69 globally 71
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 188 globally 40
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 97 globally 63
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 141 globally 57
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 213 globally 0
Family Reunification
Rank 197 globally 32
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 218 globally 0
Residence Status Stability
Rank 197 globally 36
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 195 globally 35
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 126 globally 43
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 191 globally 40
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

58
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 129 globally 53
Integration Ease
Rank 74 globally 71
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 165 globally 51
Expat Community Size
Rank 4 globally 86
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 171 globally 48
International Schools
Rank 25 globally 65
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 140 globally 49
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 174 globally 28
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 145 globally 42
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 159 globally 33
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 103 globally 59
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 76 globally 55
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 94 globally 61
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 93 globally 61
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 85 globally 67
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Hotel Quality
Rank 73 globally 67
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 108 globally 60
Accommodation Availability
Rank 123 globally 48
Booking & Transparency
Rank 106 globally 63

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

63
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 131 globally 43
Digital Travel Services
Rank 69 globally 71
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 80 globally 78
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 129 globally 61
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 133 globally 41
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 133 globally 57
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 201 globally 42
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 105 globally 52
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 148 globally 55
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 148 globally 54
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 198 globally 39

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

81
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Hotel Cost
Rank 112 globally 80
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 105 globally 82
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 130 globally 81
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 131 globally 81
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 104 globally 70
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 85 globally 69
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

38
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Press Freedom
Rank 169 globally 38
Democracy Index
Rank 178 globally 32
Personal Freedom
Rank 173 globally 50
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 168 globally 29

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 88 globally 46
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 113 globally 42
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 58
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 88
Housing Support Score
Rank 64 globally 51
Social Mobility Score
Rank 76 globally 54
Social Cohesion
Rank 121 globally 54
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Gender Equality
Rank 152 globally 49
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 141 globally 50
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 165 globally 34
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 180 globally 27
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 167 globally 34

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

18
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 181 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 182 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 182 globally 19
Pride Culture
Rank 168 globally 18
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Disability Support Score
Rank 101 globally 51
Public Accessibility
Rank 128 globally 45
Digital Accessibility
Rank 104 globally 53
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 117 globally 54

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

15
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 214 globally 17
Secularization Score
Rank 213 globally 10
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 197 globally 18
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 215 globally 14

Demography

10 indicators

64
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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 55 globally 56
Net Migration Rate
Rank 7 globally 83
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Density
Rank 170 globally 48
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 223 globally 0
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 227 globally 23
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19