Country profile

Liberia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Liberia 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 challenging 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 infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 45.35 points
Global rank Rank 199 globally
Continental rank Rank 36 in Africa

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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 Liberia

Why is Liberia 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 Liberia?

Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Conflicts & Political Security show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Liberia 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

Liberia 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; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Liberia

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

59
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Homicide Rate
Rank 115 globally 88
Petty Crime Index
Rank 200 globally 36
Women's Safety
Rank 189 globally 41
Organized Crime
Rank 174 globally 42
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 169 globally 63
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 133 globally 77
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 114 globally 86
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

68
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Flood Risk
Rank 183 globally 36
Storm Risk
Rank 59 globally 88
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 5 globally 91
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 139 globally 46
Tsunami Risk
Rank 90 globally 73
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

52
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State Surveillance
Rank 146 globally 54
Internet Censorship
Rank 147 globally 57
Internet Freedom
Rank 143 globally 55
Data Protection Laws
Rank 177 globally 31
VPN Access
Rank 144 globally 62
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 163 globally 51
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Rule of Law
Rank 177 globally 38
Property Rights Security
Rank 182 globally 37
Corruption Perception
Rank 186 globally 26
Police Effectiveness
Rank 198 globally 32
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 8 globally 58

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

46
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Political Stability
Rank 158 globally 51
Economic Resilience
Rank 176 globally 51
Government Efficiency
Rank 176 globally 43
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 191 globally 32
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 205 globally 33
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 216 globally 32
Emergency Care
Rank 203 globally 32
Medicine Access
Rank 203 globally 36
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 198 globally 35
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 203 globally 38
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 216 globally 21
Doctor Density
Rank 200 globally 7
Hospital Beds
Rank 152 globally 29
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 212 globally 41
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 202 globally 17
Noise Pollution
Rank 157 globally 45
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 197 globally 42
Sanitation
Rank 224 globally 12
Waste Management
Rank 171 globally 20
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Life Expectancy
Rank 214 globally 35
Infectious Diseases
Rank 209 globally 33
Obesity Rate
Rank 71 globally 78
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 225 globally 6
Mental Health
Rank 169 globally 55
Suicide Rate
Rank 143 globally 52
Maternal Mortality
Rank 225 globally 10
Vaccination Rate
Rank 180 globally 79
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 32 globally 82
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 78 globally 82
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

78
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 24 globally 95
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 75 globally 66
Social Security Burden
Rank 28 globally 91
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 78 globally 62
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
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 65 globally 76
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 164 globally 10
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 197 globally 52
Capital Market Depth
Rank 206 globally 42
Business Credit Access
Rank 196 globally 41
Investor Protection
Rank 179 globally 35
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 189 globally 36
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 196 globally 56
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 186 globally 38
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 171 globally 41

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

52
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 177 globally 24
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 184 globally 71
Fintech Development
Rank 148 globally 44
ATM Availability
Rank 213 globally 20
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

24
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 180 globally 18
Crypto Regulation
Rank 159 globally 29
Legal Status
Rank 168 globally 31
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 177 globally 8
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 157 globally 50
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 175 globally 6

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

51
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 174 globally 44
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 204 globally 43
Days to Register a Company
Rank 134 globally 49

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

54
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 220 globally 13
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 190 globally 59
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 115 globally 59
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 194 globally 46
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 193 globally 50
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 179 globally 35
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 70 globally 83
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 214 globally 6
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 193 globally 10
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 36 globally 91
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 225 globally 11
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 224 globally 5
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

74
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 39 globally 64
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 35 globally 78
Electricity Cost
Rank 157 globally 54
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

78
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 66 globally 66
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 72 globally 79
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 61 globally 77
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 72 globally 77
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 63 globally 86
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 62 globally 80

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 81 globally 80
Burger Menu Price
Rank 82 globally 92
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
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 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 4 globally 99
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Internet Cost
Rank 173 globally 46
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 140 globally 82
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 125 globally 61

Personal Services

4 indicators

93
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Haircut Cost
Rank 58 globally 89
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 23 globally 98
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 47 globally 92
Local Services Cost
Rank 44 globally 91
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Logistics Performance
Rank 210 globally 5
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 202 globally 12
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
29
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Road Quality
Rank 222 globally 15
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 185 globally 46
Traffic Deaths
Rank 218 globally 21
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

33
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Power Outages
Rank 222 globally 1
Electrification Rate
Rank 207 globally 25
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 80 globally 52
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 200 globally 1
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

24
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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 211 globally 38
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 205 globally 35
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

42
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 207 globally 40
Burnout Risk
Rank 181 globally 38
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 49 globally 71
Sunshine Hours
Rank 174 globally 69
Humidity Comfort
Rank 213 globally 41
Rainy Days
Rank 212 globally 46
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

47
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Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 53
Mountain Access
Rank 168 globally 20
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 204 globally 13
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

34
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 213 globally 11
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 130 globally 56
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 213 globally 16
Recovery Time
Rank 213 globally 51

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 220 globally 8
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 168 globally 35
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 207 globally 18
Restaurant Density
Rank 196 globally 21
Street Food Scene
Rank 195 globally 21
Local Market Quality
Rank 184 globally 28
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 208 globally 14
Local Freshness
Rank 175 globally 32
Local Authenticity
Rank 215 globally 18

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

32
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 13 globally 99
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 203 globally 29
Child Safety Score
Rank 205 globally 30
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
Playground Density
Rank 206 globally 18

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 216 globally 10
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 186 globally 20
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 189 globally 28
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 183 globally 45
E-Government
Rank 208 globally 34
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 183 globally 45
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 201 globally 33
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 207 globally 17
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 216 globally 29
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 199 globally 22
Border Openness
Rank 193 globally 8
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 208 globally 14
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 190 globally 23
Remote Work Legality
Rank 189 globally 40
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 154 globally 54
Remote Job Market
Rank 183 globally 42
Coworking Density
Rank 203 globally 19
Nomad Community
Rank 197 globally 16
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 193 globally 26
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 193 globally 35
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 192 globally 39
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 171 globally 48
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 37
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 199 globally 31
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 185 globally 46
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 193 globally 34
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 168 globally 45
Residence Status Stability
Rank 178 globally 44
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 189 globally 37
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 194 globally 15
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

57
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 33 globally 78
Local Language Barrier
Rank 56 globally 69
Integration Ease
Rank 138 globally 59
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 139 globally 56
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 125 globally 60
International Schools
Rank 172 globally 35
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 165 globally 43
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 169 globally 29
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 174 globally 34
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 31
37
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 183 globally 37
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 171 globally 37
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 193 globally 34
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 190 globally 33
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 183 globally 42
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Hotel Quality
Rank 217 globally 23
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 199 globally 32
Accommodation Availability
Rank 219 globally 23
Booking & Transparency
Rank 193 globally 35

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

35
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 219 globally 17
Digital Travel Services
Rank 206 globally 34
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 191 globally 44
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 183 globally 45
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 206 globally 26
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 194 globally 37
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 178 globally 50
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 210 globally 29
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 156 globally 50
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 182 globally 43
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 153 globally 53

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
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Hotel Cost
Rank 27 globally 95
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 23 globally 96
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 72 globally 90
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 47 globally 92
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 208 globally 53
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 209 globally 46
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

56
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Press Freedom
Rank 112 globally 58
Democracy Index
Rank 135 globally 54
Personal Freedom
Rank 144 globally 59
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 134 globally 55

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

30
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 218 globally 48
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 220 globally 5
Education Expenditure
Rank 196 globally 47
School Life Expectancy
Rank 201 globally 50
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 5
Housing Support Score
Rank 205 globally 13
Social Mobility Score
Rank 210 globally 15
Social Cohesion
Rank 171 globally 42
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Gender Equality
Rank 156 globally 48
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 157 globally 45
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 155 globally 36
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 162 globally 33
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 167 globally 34

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

20
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 205 globally 8
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 168 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 169 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 168 globally 22
Pride Culture
Rank 165 globally 19
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Disability Support Score
Rank 200 globally 21
Public Accessibility
Rank 189 globally 28
Digital Accessibility
Rank 197 globally 24
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 199 globally 28

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

57
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 144 globally 69
Secularization Score
Rank 163 globally 34
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 31 globally 52
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 140 globally 62

Demography

10 indicators

55
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Median Age
Rank 12 globally 93
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 27 globally 70
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 150 globally 45
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 68 globally 65
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14