Country profile

Luxembourg: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Luxembourg is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Daily Life for Foreigners and Tourism Infrastructure stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Personal Services and Housing & Utilities.

Overall rating 75.13 points
Global rank Rank 8 globally
Continental rank Rank 8 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 Luxembourg

Why is Luxembourg especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Luxembourg?

Conflicts & Political Security, Daily Life for Foreigners and Tourism Infrastructure show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

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

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Luxembourg?

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 Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg is especially useful to compare with Portugal, Spain and Germany, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. United States and Denmark work as contrast comparisons when safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Luxembourg

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

81
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Homicide Rate
Rank 75 globally 92
Petty Crime Index
Rank 25 globally 78
Women's Safety
Rank 13 globally 84
Organized Crime
Rank 10 globally 75
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 6 globally 96
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 10 globally 92
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 4 globally 96
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

80
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Flood Risk
Rank 69 globally 56
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 58 globally 85
Drought Risk
Rank 60 globally 76
Wildfire Risk
Rank 16 globally 90
Landslide Risk
Rank 69 globally 63
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

90
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State Surveillance
Rank 8 globally 90
Internet Censorship
Rank 9 globally 92
Internet Freedom
Rank 13 globally 87
Data Protection Laws
Rank 8 globally 93
VPN Access
Rank 10 globally 93
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 8 globally 83
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Rule of Law
Rank 8 globally 88
Property Rights Security
Rank 6 globally 88
Corruption Perception
Rank 12 globally 80
Police Effectiveness
Rank 7 globally 88
Expropriation Risk
Rank 7 globally 91
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

85
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Political Stability
Rank 8 globally 88
Economic Resilience
Rank 9 globally 82
Government Efficiency
Rank 9 globally 88
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 4 globally 82
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 20 globally 79
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 3 globally 88
Emergency Care
Rank 18 globally 81
Medicine Access
Rank 12 globally 84
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 14 globally 85
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 18 globally 89
Doctor Density
Rank 61 globally 69
Hospital Beds
Rank 54 globally 57
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 211 globally 24
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 16 globally 83

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 36 globally 92
Noise Pollution
Rank 67 globally 62
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 6 globally 90
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Life Expectancy
Rank 15 globally 95
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 80 globally 76
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 6 globally 85
Mental Health
Rank 12 globally 77
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 50 globally 85
Vaccination Rate
Rank 13 globally 98
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 204 globally 42
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 63 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

52
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 208 globally 52
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 189 globally 32
Social Security Burden
Rank 165 globally 60
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 187 globally 56
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 214 globally 43
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 7 globally 92
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 21 globally 85
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 51 globally 70
Capital Market Depth
Rank 26 globally 78
Business Credit Access
Rank 1 globally 89
Investor Protection
Rank 4 globally 87
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 1 globally 88
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 127 globally 69
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 11 globally 82
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 2 globally 88

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

82
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 5 globally 82
Banking Stability
Rank 1 globally 89
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 6 globally 92
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 43 globally 88
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 24 globally 57
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

49
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 106 globally 31
Crypto Regulation
Rank 5 globally 83
Legal Status
Rank 10 globally 88
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 53 globally 28
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 226 globally 16
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 64 globally 21

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

54
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 203 globally 33
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
61
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 103 globally 40
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 46 globally 87
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 48 globally 65

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

82
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 1 globally 100
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 48 globally 96
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 41 globally 80
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 201 globally 59
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 3 globally 82
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 95
Central Bank Independence
Rank 4 globally 90
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 227 globally 3
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 86
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 7 globally 93
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 9 globally 90
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 71
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 167 globally 67
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 25 globally 90
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 8 globally 92
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

31
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 224 globally 11
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 219 globally 29
Electricity Cost
Rank 167 globally 50
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 213 globally 37
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 214 globally 60

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

14
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 171 globally 28
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 213 globally 8
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 219 globally 10
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 224 globally 10
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 225 globally 10
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 218 globally 9
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 169 globally 42

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

47
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 219 globally 19
Burger Menu Price
Rank 219 globally 20
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 177 globally 51

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

67
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Transit Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 192 globally 40
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 213 globally 55
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 216 globally 52
Car Purchase Index
Rank 6 globally 89
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 208 globally 48
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 212 globally 55
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Internet Cost
Rank 74 globally 70
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 153 globally 69
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 125 globally 85
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 210 globally 35

Personal Services

4 indicators

28
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Haircut Cost
Rank 219 globally 28
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 221 globally 24
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 214 globally 36
Local Services Cost
Rank 220 globally 22
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71
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Logistics Performance
Rank 22 globally 74
Rail Network Density
Rank 4 globally 96
Airport Connectivity
Rank 15 globally 84
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
75
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Road Quality
Rank 13 globally 91
Traffic Congestion
Rank 189 globally 36
Road Density
Rank 57 globally 70
Traffic Deaths
Rank 26 globally 90
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 3 globally 95

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

77
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 28 globally 78
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 18 globally 91
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 24 globally 83
5G Coverage
Rank 25 globally 70

Public Transport

4 indicators

81
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Transit Coverage
Rank 14 globally 85
Transit Punctuality
Rank 8 globally 88
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 8 globally 72
Walkability Score
Rank 11 globally 78
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

74
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 12 globally 88
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 28 globally 87
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 13 globally 73
Burnout Risk
Rank 11 globally 78
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

60
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 185 globally 40
Sunshine Hours
Rank 215 globally 53
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 134 globally 61
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

45
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 151 globally 25
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 145 globally 55
Forest Cover
Rank 98 globally 46

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

82
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 21 globally 80
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 18 globally 84
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 34 globally 73
Recovery Time
Rank 5 globally 95

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

59
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 25 globally 80
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 122 globally 62
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 64 globally 48
Restaurant Density
Rank 52 globally 61
Street Food Scene
Rank 82 globally 46
Local Market Quality
Rank 51 globally 61
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 45 globally 58
Local Freshness
Rank 44 globally 70
Local Authenticity
Rank 77 globally 44

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

69
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 223 globally 0
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 26 globally 77
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 11 globally 76
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 29 globally 90
Child Safety Score
Rank 8 globally 90
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 10 globally 60
Playground Density
Rank 10 globally 89

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

65
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 8 globally 90
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 218 globally 20
Pet Food Prices
Rank 221 globally 25
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 8 globally 85
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 6 globally 85
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 21 globally 86
E-Government
Rank 24 globally 90
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 11 globally 88
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 12 globally 92
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 15 globally 87
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 9 globally 98
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 15 globally 85
Border Openness
Rank 6 globally 98
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 14 globally 91
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 198 globally 63
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 25 globally 78
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 19 globally 90
Remote Job Market
Rank 11 globally 90
Coworking Density
Rank 48 globally 63
Nomad Community
Rank 30 globally 71
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 3 globally 98
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 95
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 9 globally 91
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 22 globally 82
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 94
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 12 globally 92
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 7 globally 95
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 11 globally 96
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 13 globally 84
Residence Status Stability
Rank 10 globally 95
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 8 globally 97
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

82
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 70 globally 66
Local Language Barrier
Rank 34 globally 75
Integration Ease
Rank 8 globally 88
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 13 globally 95
Expat Community Size
Rank 4 globally 86
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 14 globally 93
International Schools
Rank 9 globally 83
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 7 globally 88
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 7 globally 97
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 8 globally 92
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 91
94
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 6 globally 93
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 6 globally 88
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 5 globally 96
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 5 globally 96
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 2 globally 99
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Hotel Quality
Rank 17 globally 90
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 6 globally 97
Accommodation Availability
Rank 24 globally 80
Booking & Transparency
Rank 6 globally 97

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

94
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 12 globally 92
Digital Travel Services
Rank 13 globally 92
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 1 globally 100
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 20 globally 90
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 40 globally 65
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 23 globally 89
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 93 globally 67
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 34 globally 76
57
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 182 globally 35
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 123 globally 60
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 57 globally 77

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

49
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Hotel Cost
Rank 214 globally 47
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 219 globally 48
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 212 globally 42
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 217 globally 45
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 164 globally 71
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 1 globally 100
Off-Season Usability
Rank 22 globally 86
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 5 globally 96
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 136 globally 81
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

85
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Press Freedom
Rank 20 globally 79
Democracy Index
Rank 31 globally 82
Personal Freedom
Rank 26 globally 84
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 7 globally 94

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

74
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 24 globally 73
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 22 globally 73
Gini Index
Rank 42 globally 77
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 80
Housing Support Score
Rank 14 globally 77
Social Mobility Score
Rank 20 globally 74
Social Cohesion
Rank 11 globally 85
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Gender Equality
Rank 11 globally 84
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 8 globally 90
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 9 globally 96
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 12 globally 94
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 11 globally 93

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

93
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 7 globally 99
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 11 globally 93
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 13 globally 90
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 12 globally 93
Pride Culture
Rank 16 globally 87
92
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Disability Support Score
Rank 11 globally 92
Public Accessibility
Rank 7 globally 95
Digital Accessibility
Rank 11 globally 89
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 14 globally 90

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

79
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 11 globally 91
Secularization Score
Rank 12 globally 72
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 31 globally 52
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 12 globally 82

Demography

10 indicators

69
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Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 55 globally 56
Net Migration Rate
Rank 3 globally 97
Urbanization Rate
Rank 32 globally 89
Foreign Population Share
Rank 12 globally 97
Population Density
Rank 170 globally 48
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 28 globally 65