Country profile

Kyrgyzstan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Kyrgyzstan is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Communication & Digital 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, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Internet & Connectivity.

Overall rating 58.70 points
Global rank Rank 122 globally
Continental rank Rank 25 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 Kyrgyzstan

Why is Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan?

Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Communication & Digital 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, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Internet & Connectivity.

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

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 Kyrgyzstan 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

Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 80 globally 92
Petty Crime Index
Rank 131 globally 51
Women's Safety
Rank 133 globally 54
Organized Crime
Rank 149 globally 46
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 144 globally 71
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 165 globally 76
Political Violence
Rank 145 globally 74
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 145 globally 81
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

60
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Flood Risk
Rank 74 globally 55
Storm Risk
Rank 113 globally 74
Earthquake Risk
Rank 187 globally 34
Drought Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
Wildfire Risk
Rank 64 globally 70
Landslide Risk
Rank 221 globally 22
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

52
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State Surveillance
Rank 154 globally 52
Internet Censorship
Rank 155 globally 54
Internet Freedom
Rank 154 globally 53
Data Protection Laws
Rank 143 globally 42
VPN Access
Rank 158 globally 58
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 157 globally 52
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Rule of Law
Rank 170 globally 40
Property Rights Security
Rank 171 globally 41
Corruption Perception
Rank 186 globally 26
Police Effectiveness
Rank 163 globally 48
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 78 globally 48

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 158 globally 51
Economic Resilience
Rank 186 globally 49
Government Efficiency
Rank 164 globally 46
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 127 globally 55
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

58
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 127 globally 58
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 154 globally 59
Emergency Care
Rank 128 globally 56
Medicine Access
Rank 143 globally 59
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 138 globally 55
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 60
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 174 globally 47
Doctor Density
Rank 123 globally 46
Hospital Beds
Rank 59 globally 55
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 91 globally 94
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 156 globally 44

Environmental Health

6 indicators

63
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 152 globally 57
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 52 globally 57
Tap Water Safety
Rank 134 globally 77
Sanitation
Rank 44 globally 94
Waste Management
Rank 168 globally 21
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Life Expectancy
Rank 139 globally 64
Infectious Diseases
Rank 130 globally 71
Obesity Rate
Rank 98 globally 73
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 140 globally 39
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 112 globally 58
Maternal Mortality
Rank 123 globally 60
Vaccination Rate
Rank 109 globally 89
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 130 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 198 globally 64
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

75
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 97 globally 86
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 21 globally 90
Social Security Burden
Rank 161 globally 61
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 78 globally 62
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 141 globally 60
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 88 globally 47
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 197 globally 52
Capital Market Depth
Rank 178 globally 51
Business Credit Access
Rank 140 globally 56
Investor Protection
Rank 173 globally 38
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 157 globally 43
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 192 globally 57
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 103 globally 59
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 107 globally 57

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 122 globally 75
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 93 globally 70
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

44
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 35 globally 61
Crypto Regulation
Rank 119 globally 42
Legal Status
Rank 131 globally 42
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 17
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 76 globally 80
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

70
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 7 globally 90
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 10 globally 89
71
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 19 globally 75
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 55 globally 85
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

59
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 167 globally 42
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 174 globally 71
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 145 globally 51
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 4 globally 94
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 52
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 183 globally 54
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 158 globally 51
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 226 globally 1
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 18
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 169 globally 18
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 87
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 83
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 150 globally 52
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 179 globally 16
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

80
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 39 globally 64
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 3 globally 99
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 162 globally 82
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

98
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 2 globally 98
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 8 globally 97
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 4 globally 99
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 3 globally 97
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 6 globally 92
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 5 globally 98

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

83
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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 28 globally 81
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 20 globally 88
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 30 globally 77

Personal Services

4 indicators

90
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 23 globally 98
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Services Cost
Rank 27 globally 93
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 70 globally 34
Airport Connectivity
Rank 125 globally 36
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
47
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 81 globally 58
Road Density
Rank 155 globally 51
Traffic Deaths
Rank 134 globally 68
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 130 globally 6

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

91
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Power Outages
Rank 83 globally 90
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 15 globally 91
CO2 Intensity
Rank 14 globally 91
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 131 globally 46
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 146 globally 20
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

40
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Transit Coverage
Rank 112 globally 42
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

57
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 21 globally 93
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 147 globally 54
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 196 globally 36
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 5 globally 99
Rainy Days
Rank 58 globally 75
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 217 globally 46

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

40
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 7 globally 89
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 187 globally 23
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 186 globally 10

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

43
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 117 globally 39
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 202 globally 36
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 129 globally 35
Recovery Time
Rank 98 globally 70

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

34
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 101 globally 34
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 160 globally 38
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 110 globally 65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 144 globally 31
Restaurant Density
Rank 148 globally 34
Street Food Scene
Rank 141 globally 32
Local Market Quality
Rank 131 globally 43
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 140 globally 31
Local Freshness
Rank 123 globally 49
Local Authenticity
Rank 137 globally 31

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

46
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 150 globally 52
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 155 globally 35

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

52
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 145 globally 40
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 11 globally 78
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 126 globally 48
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 134 globally 45
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 135 globally 64
E-Government
Rank 137 globally 63
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 151 globally 52
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 160 globally 32
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 143 globally 53
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 146 globally 56
Border Openness
Rank 157 globally 47
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 150 globally 46
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 142 globally 35
Remote Work Legality
Rank 164 globally 45
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 139 globally 53
Coworking Density
Rank 121 globally 38
Nomad Community
Rank 148 globally 30
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 155 globally 39
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 51
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 111 globally 61
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 140 globally 53
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 149 globally 51
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 59
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 140 globally 54
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 165 globally 46
Residence Status Stability
Rank 148 globally 54
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 146 globally 51
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 172 globally 21
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 191 globally 40
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

41
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 173 globally 31
Local Language Barrier
Rank 179 globally 38
Integration Ease
Rank 186 globally 51
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 176 globally 49
Expat Community Size
Rank 128 globally 35
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 181 globally 46
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 186 globally 37
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 152 globally 33
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 174 globally 34
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 159 globally 33
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 153 globally 46
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 95 globally 51
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 138 globally 52
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 141 globally 49
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 120 globally 59
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Hotel Quality
Rank 126 globally 53
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 146 globally 49
Accommodation Availability
Rank 151 globally 40
Booking & Transparency
Rank 145 globally 52

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

55
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 125 globally 44
Digital Travel Services
Rank 131 globally 54
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 113 globally 68
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 157 globally 52
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 146 globally 39
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 150 globally 51
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 181 globally 49
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 147 globally 43
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 206 globally 26
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 197 globally 37
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 167 globally 50

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 67 globally 92
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 18 globally 94
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 80 globally 87
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 126 globally 63
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

45
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Press Freedom
Rank 147 globally 48
Democracy Index
Rank 161 globally 40
Personal Freedom
Rank 146 globally 58
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 164 globally 34

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

71
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 126 globally 36
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 96 globally 48
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 156 globally 23
Gini Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 138 globally 34
Social Mobility Score
Rank 119 globally 45
Social Cohesion
Rank 148 globally 48
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Gender Equality
Rank 149 globally 50
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 155 globally 46
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 165 globally 34
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 168 globally 31
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 160 globally 35

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

22
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 168 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 153 globally 30
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 173 globally 21
Pride Culture
Rank 168 globally 18
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Disability Support Score
Rank 152 globally 38
Public Accessibility
Rank 164 globally 37
Digital Accessibility
Rank 154 globally 40
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 132 globally 50

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

39
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 182 globally 43
Secularization Score
Rank 179 globally 29
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 182 globally 40

Demography

10 indicators

56
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Median Age
Rank 78 globally 70
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 72 globally 50
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 183 globally 27
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 52 globally 70
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 125 globally 23