Country profile

Lebanon: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Lebanon is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Climate & Weather stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

Overall rating 47.40 points
Global rank Rank 191 globally
Continental rank Rank 39 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 Lebanon

Why is Lebanon especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Lebanon?

Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Climate & Weather show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

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

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 Lebanon 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

Lebanon 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Lebanon

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

58
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Homicide Rate
Rank 96 globally 90
Petty Crime Index
Rank 176 globally 41
Women's Safety
Rank 189 globally 41
Organized Crime
Rank 216 globally 31
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 194 globally 53
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 207 globally 34
Political Violence
Rank 201 globally 35
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 213 globally 34
Terrorism Risk
Rank 158 globally 94

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

60
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Flood Risk
Rank 42 globally 67
Storm Risk
Rank 47 globally 91
Earthquake Risk
Rank 193 globally 32
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 94 globally 53
Landslide Risk
Rank 175 globally 38
Tsunami Risk
Rank 155 globally 48
Volcano Risk
Rank 145 globally 89

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

39
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State Surveillance
Rank 181 globally 40
Internet Censorship
Rank 184 globally 39
Internet Freedom
Rank 177 globally 41
Data Protection Laws
Rank 190 globally 28
VPN Access
Rank 184 globally 46
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 194 globally 46
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Rule of Law
Rank 201 globally 28
Property Rights Security
Rank 203 globally 25
Corruption Perception
Rank 199 globally 23
Police Effectiveness
Rank 193 globally 35
Expropriation Risk
Rank 200 globally 24
Extradition Risk
Rank 86 globally 46

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

24
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Political Stability
Rank 205 globally 24
Economic Resilience
Rank 229 globally 2
Government Efficiency
Rank 206 globally 32
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 143 globally 51
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 151 globally 52
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 161 globally 57
Emergency Care
Rank 165 globally 45
Medicine Access
Rank 186 globally 45
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 185 globally 40
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 173 globally 50
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 140 globally 63
Doctor Density
Rank 75 globally 65
Hospital Beds
Rank 92 globally 45
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 156 globally 81
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 129 globally 51
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 93 globally 61

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 121 globally 68
Noise Pollution
Rank 222 globally 26
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 173 globally 54
Sanitation
Rank 178 globally 37
Waste Management
Rank 148 globally 26
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 157 globally 63
Obesity Rate
Rank 162 globally 62
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 145 globally 38
Mental Health
Rank 119 globally 62
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 60 globally 79
Vaccination Rate
Rank 223 globally 56
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 130 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 29 globally 88
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 90
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 75 globally 66
Social Security Burden
Rank 148 globally 66
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 213 globally 47
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 101 globally 68
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 84 globally 49
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 216 globally 42
Capital Market Depth
Rank 204 globally 43
Business Credit Access
Rank 217 globally 30
Investor Protection
Rank 197 globally 30
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 150 globally 45
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 217 globally 38
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 175 globally 41
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 206 globally 30

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

34
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 212 globally 16
Banking Stability
Rank 224 globally 20
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 215 globally 44
Fintech Development
Rank 162 globally 38
ATM Availability
Rank 137 globally 68
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 158 globally 40
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 203 globally 41

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

28
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 140 globally 25
Crypto Regulation
Rank 159 globally 29
Legal Status
Rank 178 globally 28
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 155 globally 11
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 93 globally 74
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

57
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 92 globally 65
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 49 globally 58
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 199 globally 31
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 183 globally 48
Days to Register a Company
Rank 138 globally 48

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 147 globally 51
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 224 globally 7
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 221 globally 9
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 212 globally 50
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 208 globally 40
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 172 globally 68
Central Bank Independence
Rank 224 globally 20
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 9 globally 92
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 224 globally 6
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 162 globally 21
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 190 globally 11
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 183 globally 48
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 214 globally 40
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 178 globally 38
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 200 globally 10
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

65
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 112 globally 68
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 168 globally 78
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

58
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 162 globally 31
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 80 globally 76
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 162 globally 35
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 104 globally 67
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 115 globally 58
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 107 globally 67
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 111 globally 65

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 97 globally 89
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 134 globally 70
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 142 globally 75
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

75
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Transit Cost
Rank 107 globally 90
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 141 globally 91
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 130 globally 83
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 72 globally 70

Personal Services

4 indicators

88
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Haircut Cost
Rank 89 globally 85
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 70 globally 92
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 84 globally 84
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 105 globally 41
Port Connectivity
Rank 74 globally 28
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 215 globally 28
Road Density
Rank 22 globally 76
Traffic Deaths
Rank 40 globally 88
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

43
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Power Outages
Rank 203 globally 21
Electrification Rate
Rank 161 globally 94
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 215 globally 7
CO2 Intensity
Rank 147 globally 33
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 149 globally 18
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

39
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Transit Coverage
Rank 103 globally 45
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

44
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 225 globally 32
Burnout Risk
Rank 217 globally 28
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 41 globally 79
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 182 globally 80
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

53
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Beach Quality
Rank 110 globally 59
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 148 globally 43
Biodiversity Index
Rank 145 globally 55
Forest Cover
Rank 158 globally 19

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

52
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 81 globally 50
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 173 globally 45
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 47 globally 61
Recovery Time
Rank 194 globally 55

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 38 globally 71
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 65 globally 32
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 110 globally 65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 23 globally 66
Restaurant Density
Rank 37 globally 68
Street Food Scene
Rank 38 globally 56
Local Market Quality
Rank 46 globally 62
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 43 globally 59
Local Freshness
Rank 58 globally 66
Local Authenticity
Rank 22 globally 65

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

48
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 213 globally 19
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 29
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 129 globally 42

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 133 globally 52
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 200 globally 36
E-Government
Rank 137 globally 63
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 174 globally 47
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 171 globally 44
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 171 globally 29
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 134 globally 55
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 196 globally 24
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 193 globally 26
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 146 globally 86
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 191 globally 22
Remote Work Legality
Rank 109 globally 56
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 158 globally 53
Remote Job Market
Rank 165 globally 46
Coworking Density
Rank 90 globally 46
Nomad Community
Rank 107 globally 41
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 169 globally 34
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 200 globally 31
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 30
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 164 globally 49
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 212 globally 26
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 163 globally 44
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 170 globally 48
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 208 globally 23
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 183 globally 39
Residence Status Stability
Rank 214 globally 23
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 214 globally 22
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 209 globally 12
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 118 globally 48
Local Language Barrier
Rank 137 globally 50
Integration Ease
Rank 146 globally 58
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 178 globally 48
Expat Community Size
Rank 69 globally 49
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 181 globally 46
International Schools
Rank 106 globally 45
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 168 globally 42
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 189 globally 25
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 187 globally 31
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 27
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 39
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 189 globally 32
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 185 globally 37
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 164 globally 41
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 198 globally 38
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 139 globally 50
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 164 globally 42
Accommodation Availability
Rank 101 globally 55
Booking & Transparency
Rank 177 globally 41

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 151 globally 38
Digital Travel Services
Rank 165 globally 45
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 191 globally 44
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 164 globally 51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 87 globally 51
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 154 globally 50
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 129 globally 61
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 63 globally 63
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 131 globally 61
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 122 globally 61
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 148 globally 55

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

88
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Hotel Cost
Rank 80 globally 89
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 76 globally 91
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 98 globally 87
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 82 globally 89
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 121 globally 84
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 139 globally 61
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 156 globally 42
Democracy Index
Rank 151 globally 46
Personal Freedom
Rank 161 globally 54
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 150 globally 42

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 82 globally 48
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 76 globally 52
Education Expenditure
Rank 215 globally 33
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 216 globally 23
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 115 globally 38
Housing Support Score
Rank 149 globally 30
Social Mobility Score
Rank 145 globally 39
Social Cohesion
Rank 193 globally 36
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Gender Equality
Rank 195 globally 38
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 191 globally 36
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 183 globally 30
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 170 globally 30
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 184 globally 30

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

19
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 154 globally 13
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 181 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 173 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 168 globally 22
Pride Culture
Rank 183 globally 15
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Disability Support Score
Rank 161 globally 34
Public Accessibility
Rank 187 globally 29
Digital Accessibility
Rank 169 globally 33
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 169 globally 39

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

51
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 168 globally 54
Secularization Score
Rank 145 globally 38
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 5 globally 62
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 173 globally 50

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 109 globally 63
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 154 globally 30
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 39 globally 87
Foreign Population Share
Rank 37 globally 79
Population Density
Rank 209 globally 39
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42