Country profile

Lithuania: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Lithuania is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Relocation & Residency, while Environmental Health, Season & Travel Comfort and Work & Self-Employment Abroad stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Food & Basic Goods and Housing & Utilities.

Overall rating 72.75 points
Global rank Rank 27 globally
Continental rank Rank 23 in Europe

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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 Lithuania

Why is Lithuania especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Health and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Lithuania?

Environmental Health, Season & Travel Comfort and Work & Self-Employment Abroad show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Food & Basic Goods and Housing & Utilities.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Lithuania?

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 Lithuania 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

Lithuania 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 healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Lithuania

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

75
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Homicide Rate
Rank 112 globally 89
Petty Crime Index
Rank 40 globally 73
Women's Safety
Rank 62 globally 69
Organized Crime
Rank 56 globally 64
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 122 globally 50
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 150 globally 82
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 153 globally 79
Terrorism Risk
Rank 146 globally 96

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

76
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Flood Risk
Rank 145 globally 42
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 5 globally 95
Drought Risk
Rank 73 globally 74
Wildfire Risk
Rank 42 globally 80
Landslide Risk
Rank 14 globally 88
Tsunami Risk
Rank 51 globally 90
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

83
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State Surveillance
Rank 29 globally 81
Internet Censorship
Rank 32 globally 85
Internet Freedom
Rank 26 globally 82
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 50 globally 70
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Rule of Law
Rank 56 globally 71
Property Rights Security
Rank 62 globally 69
Corruption Perception
Rank 51 globally 66
Police Effectiveness
Rank 40 globally 75
Expropriation Risk
Rank 44 globally 74
Extradition Risk
Rank 193 globally 33

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

73
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Political Stability
Rank 45 globally 75
Economic Resilience
Rank 54 globally 68
Government Efficiency
Rank 57 globally 74
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 18 globally 78
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 40 globally 74
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 81 globally 72
Emergency Care
Rank 38 globally 75
Medicine Access
Rank 54 globally 75
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 39 globally 76
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 76
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 144 globally 61
Doctor Density
Rank 18 globally 82
Hospital Beds
Rank 21 globally 71
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 136 globally 48
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 41 globally 91
Noise Pollution
Rank 51 globally 68
UV Radiation
Rank 4 globally 90
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 25 globally 85
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Life Expectancy
Rank 85 globally 78
Infectious Diseases
Rank 82 globally 81
Obesity Rate
Rank 90 globally 74
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 26 globally 77
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 209 globally 35
Maternal Mortality
Rank 40 globally 91
Vaccination Rate
Rank 131 globally 87
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 225 globally 29
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 116 globally 77
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

65
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 87
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 217 globally 41
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 204 globally 34
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 179 globally 88
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 93 globally 70
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 60 globally 70
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 71 globally 68
Capital Market Depth
Rank 49 globally 72
Business Credit Access
Rank 23 globally 79
Investor Protection
Rank 43 globally 72
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 20 globally 78
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 25 globally 78
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 26 globally 80

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 9 globally 77
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 30 globally 89
Fintech Development
Rank 55 globally 91
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 202 globally 32
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 195 globally 50

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

61
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 44 globally 49
Crypto Regulation
Rank 11 globally 81
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 35 globally 36
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 68
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 42 globally 29

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

82
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 52 globally 83
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 49 globally 58
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 31 globally 90
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 100 globally 58
Days to Register a Company
Rank 35 globally 71

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

80
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 45 globally 80
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 48 globally 96
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 66 globally 72
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 82
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 18 globally 75
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 42 globally 79
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 197 globally 26
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 61 globally 85
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 66 globally 62
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 60 globally 57
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 138 globally 69
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 23 globally 89
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 46 globally 84
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 71 globally 60
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

49
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 135 globally 39
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 131 globally 52
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 205 globally 51
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

48
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 150 globally 36
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 161 globally 39
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 165 globally 33
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 45
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 51
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 91 globally 72
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 150 globally 51

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

76
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 140 globally 72
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 117 globally 75
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 101 globally 82
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

68
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Transit Cost
Rank 150 globally 81
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 173 globally 47
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 146 globally 86
Car Purchase Index
Rank 65 globally 29
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 202 globally 59
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 158 globally 84
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Internet Cost
Rank 32 globally 84
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 44 globally 86
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 54 globally 92
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 33 globally 98
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 84 globally 67

Personal Services

4 indicators

72
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Haircut Cost
Rank 136 globally 69
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 122 globally 75
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 117 globally 77
Local Services Cost
Rank 135 globally 66
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
64
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Logistics Performance
Rank 45 globally 57
Rail Network Density
Rank 14 globally 85
Airport Connectivity
Rank 32 globally 73
Port Connectivity
Rank 74 globally 28
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Road Quality
Rank 57 globally 64
Traffic Congestion
Rank 105 globally 54
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 77 globally 82
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 24 globally 72

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

75
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 122 globally 28
CO2 Intensity
Rank 25 globally 80
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 193 globally 97
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Broadband Speed
Rank 39 globally 82
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 67 globally 70
Mobile Speed
Rank 41 globally 78
5G Coverage
Rank 41 globally 55

Public Transport

4 indicators

68
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Transit Coverage
Rank 32 globally 72
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 52
Walkability Score
Rank 33 globally 68
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

63
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 44 globally 69
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 76 globally 63
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

57
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 203 globally 33
Sunshine Hours
Rank 212 globally 55
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 144 globally 60
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Variation
Rank 211 globally 48

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

39
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Beach Quality
Rank 165 globally 39
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 106 globally 60
Biodiversity Index
Rank 174 globally 50
Forest Cover
Rank 95 globally 47

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

72
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 33 globally 72
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 79 globally 67
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 36 globally 71
Recovery Time
Rank 42 globally 79

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

63
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 25 globally 80
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 65 globally 32
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 34 globally 58
Cultural Freedom
Rank 22 globally 85
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 84 globally 69
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 80 globally 45
Restaurant Density
Rank 75 globally 54
Street Food Scene
Rank 94 globally 44
Local Market Quality
Rank 51 globally 61
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 64 globally 52
Local Freshness
Rank 44 globally 70
Local Authenticity
Rank 77 globally 44

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

64
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 126 globally 89
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 33 globally 58
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 38 globally 48
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 79 globally 80
Child Safety Score
Rank 33 globally 80
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 41 globally 72

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

68
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 34 globally 80
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 42 globally 68
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 26 globally 85
E-Government
Rank 14 globally 92
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 11 globally 88
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 28 globally 85
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 34 globally 75
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 35 globally 89
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 28 globally 92
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 31 globally 84
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 141 globally 87
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 20 globally 75
Remote Work Legality
Rank 71 globally 65
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 42 globally 84
Remote Job Market
Rank 35 globally 81
Coworking Density
Rank 48 globally 63
Nomad Community
Rank 56 globally 57
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 54 globally 75
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 29 globally 88
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 23 globally 86
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 40 globally 77
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 25 globally 87
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 24 globally 87
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 23 globally 89
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 28 globally 89
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 25 globally 88
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 30 globally 86
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 57 globally 93
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 178 globally 60
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

62
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 95 globally 58
Local Language Barrier
Rank 93 globally 63
Integration Ease
Rank 84 globally 69
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 48 globally 75
Expat Community Size
Rank 78 globally 45
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 53 globally 74
International Schools
Rank 71 globally 51
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 86 globally 67
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 55 globally 73
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 65 globally 71
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 71
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 76
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 38 globally 65
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 23 globally 84
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 15 globally 87
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 22 globally 86
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Hotel Quality
Rank 38 globally 81
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 38 globally 84
Accommodation Availability
Rank 47 globally 73
Booking & Transparency
Rank 34 globally 86

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

85
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 29 globally 81
Digital Travel Services
Rank 35 globally 86
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 25 globally 91
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 38 globally 83
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 37 globally 66
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 35 globally 83
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 139 globally 58
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 45 globally 72
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 133 globally 58

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

75
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Hotel Cost
Rank 146 globally 73
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 144 globally 74
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 148 globally 75
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 141 globally 79
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 18 globally 94
Off-Season Usability
Rank 37 globally 82
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 29 globally 83
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

81
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Press Freedom
Rank 22 globally 78
Democracy Index
Rank 63 globally 77
Personal Freedom
Rank 45 globally 80
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 22 globally 88

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

78
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 35 globally 69
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 29 globally 72
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 20 globally 85
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 46 globally 63
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 49 globally 53
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 63
Housing Support Score
Rank 46 globally 59
Social Mobility Score
Rank 41 globally 64
Social Cohesion
Rank 48 globally 73
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Gender Equality
Rank 33 globally 77
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 41 globally 75
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 54 globally 75
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 61 globally 72
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 55 globally 74

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

70
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 62 globally 72
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 56 globally 69
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 54 globally 74
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 70 globally 64
Pride Culture
Rank 58 globally 68
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Disability Support Score
Rank 44 globally 71
Public Accessibility
Rank 33 globally 74
Digital Accessibility
Rank 29 globally 82
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 33 globally 79

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

74
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 32 globally 88
Secularization Score
Rank 15 globally 71
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 145 globally 32
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 20 globally 80

Demography

10 indicators

51
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Median Age
Rank 209 globally 28
Fertility Rate
Rank 165 globally 45
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 103 globally 62
Foreign Population Share
Rank 93 globally 51
Population Density
Rank 65 globally 66
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 1 globally 100
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 7 globally 84