Country profile

Macau: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Macau is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Finance & Taxes, while Conflicts & Political Security, Macroeconomics and Taxes & Finance 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 Privacy & Surveillance.

Overall rating 67.38 points
Global rank Rank 49 globally
Continental rank Rank 6 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 Macau

Why is Macau especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Health and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Macau?

Conflicts & Political Security, Macroeconomics and Taxes & Finance 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 Privacy & Surveillance.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Macau?

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 Macau 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

Macau 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions 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.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Macau

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

78
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Homicide Rate
Rank 19 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 40 globally 73
Women's Safety
Rank 29 globally 77
Organized Crime
Rank 47 globally 65
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 23 globally 91
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 94 globally 88
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

54
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Flood Risk
Rank 209 globally 28
Storm Risk
Rank 206 globally 22
Earthquake Risk
Rank 92 globally 72
Drought Risk
Rank 142 globally 58
Wildfire Risk
Rank 4 globally 95
Landslide Risk
Rank 80 globally 61
Tsunami Risk
Rank 136 globally 52
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

41
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State Surveillance
Rank 191 globally 32
Internet Censorship
Rank 181 globally 40
Internet Freedom
Rank 169 globally 45
Data Protection Laws
Rank 133 globally 47
VPN Access
Rank 191 globally 38
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 96 globally 62
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Rule of Law
Rank 69 globally 67
Property Rights Security
Rank 69 globally 67
Corruption Perception
Rank 131 globally 40
Police Effectiveness
Rank 72 globally 69
Expropriation Risk
Rank 99 globally 60
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

77
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Political Stability
Rank 40 globally 76
Economic Resilience
Rank 3 globally 86
Government Efficiency
Rank 50 globally 75
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 54 globally 67
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 30 globally 77
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 11 globally 86
Emergency Care
Rank 33 globally 77
Medicine Access
Rank 30 globally 79
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 34 globally 78
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 49 globally 75
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 102 globally 72
Doctor Density
Rank 81 globally 63
Hospital Beds
Rank 38 globally 62
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 165 globally 38
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 64 globally 65

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 92 globally 78
Noise Pollution
Rank 222 globally 26
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 81 globally 83
Waste Management
Rank 34 globally 80
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Life Expectancy
Rank 15 globally 95
Infectious Diseases
Rank 104 globally 76
Obesity Rate
Rank 8 globally 93
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 35 globally 72
Mental Health
Rank 8 globally 78
Suicide Rate
Rank 43 globally 77
Maternal Mortality
Rank 94 globally 72
Vaccination Rate
Rank 68 globally 94
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 70 globally 74
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 80 globally 81
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 79
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 34 globally 87
Social Security Burden
Rank 28 globally 91
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 20 globally 98
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 18 globally 89
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 132 globally 18
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 11 globally 78
Capital Market Depth
Rank 8 globally 82
Business Credit Access
Rank 40 globally 75
Investor Protection
Rank 80 globally 63
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 64 globally 66
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 6 globally 86
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 40 globally 73
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 74 globally 68

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 33 globally 67
Banking Stability
Rank 111 globally 76
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 123 globally 55
ATM Availability
Rank 1 globally 100
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 19 globally 60
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

48
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 81 globally 36
Crypto Regulation
Rank 60 globally 61
Legal Status
Rank 74 globally 57
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 86 globally 20
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 78 globally 16

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

45
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 227 globally 7
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 29 globally 70
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 24 globally 68
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 6 globally 97
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 86
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 93
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 40 globally 70
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 25 globally 84
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 25 globally 84
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 9 globally 90
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 22 globally 94
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 76 globally 73
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 71 globally 60
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

45
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 221 globally 15
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 227 globally 15
Electricity Cost
Rank 100 globally 72
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 153 globally 88
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

39
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 211 globally 15
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 160 globally 36
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 45
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 188 globally 35
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 150 globally 50
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 158 globally 63
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 149 globally 73
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 150 globally 81
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 215 globally 27
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 219 globally 45
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 200 globally 63
Car Purchase Index
Rank 26 globally 66
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 151 globally 90
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 218 globally 48
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Internet Cost
Rank 50 globally 77
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 145 globally 52

Personal Services

4 indicators

53
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Haircut Cost
Rank 186 globally 49
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 189 globally 53
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 146 globally 66
Local Services Cost
Rank 190 globally 43
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 27 globally 70
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 23 globally 80
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
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Road Quality
Rank 42 globally 75
Traffic Congestion
Rank 228 globally 21
Road Density
Rank 2 globally 95
Traffic Deaths
Rank 6 globally 94
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 42 globally 53

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

59
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Power Outages
Rank 40 globally 97
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 221 globally 6
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 189 globally 11
CO2 Intensity
Rank 202 globally 17
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 17 globally 92
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 58 globally 75
Mobile Speed
Rank 7 globally 91
5G Coverage
Rank 6 globally 90

Public Transport

4 indicators

78
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Transit Coverage
Rank 6 globally 88
Transit Punctuality
Rank 8 globally 88
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 52
Walkability Score
Rank 3 globally 82
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

49
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 85 globally 62
Burnout Risk
Rank 192 globally 35
Public Holidays
Rank 14 globally 68

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 193 globally 59
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 181 globally 54
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 185 globally 78
Seasonal Variation
Rank 159 globally 63

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

24
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 164 globally 33
Biodiversity Index
Rank 226 globally 26
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 66 globally 56
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 181 globally 42
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 56 globally 58
Recovery Time
Rank 183 globally 57

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

42
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 65 globally 48
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 209 globally 51
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 40 globally 55
Restaurant Density
Rank 34 globally 69
Street Food Scene
Rank 38 globally 56
Local Market Quality
Rank 74 globally 56
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 40 globally 60
Local Freshness
Rank 88 globally 57
Local Authenticity
Rank 44 globally 51

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 212 globally 41
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 43 globally 78
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 41 globally 72

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 39 globally 78
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 194 globally 30
Pet Food Prices
Rank 207 globally 32
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 68 globally 55
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 222 globally 25
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 147 globally 40
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 105 globally 71
E-Government
Rank 69 globally 82
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 77 globally 72
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 38 globally 73
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 57 globally 77
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 56 globally 78
Border Openness
Rank 78 globally 79
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 34 globally 83
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 196 globally 64
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 98 globally 43
Remote Work Legality
Rank 18 globally 82
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 27 globally 87
Remote Job Market
Rank 40 globally 79
Coworking Density
Rank 57 globally 61
Nomad Community
Rank 46 globally 63
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 27 globally 87
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 74 globally 75
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 77
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 22 globally 82
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 73
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 73 globally 72
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 31 globally 84
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 74 globally 76
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 102 globally 68
Residence Status Stability
Rank 73 globally 74
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 70 globally 73
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 96 globally 70
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

67
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 105 globally 55
Local Language Barrier
Rank 104 globally 60
Integration Ease
Rank 44 globally 78
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 98 globally 64
Expat Community Size
Rank 7 globally 84
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 125 globally 60
International Schools
Rank 16 globally 69
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 86 globally 67
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 104 globally 51
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 90 globally 63
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 104 globally 53
72
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 77
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 72 globally 56
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 39 globally 77
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 47 globally 74
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 37 globally 78
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Hotel Quality
Rank 36 globally 82
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 44 globally 80
Accommodation Availability
Rank 31 globally 77
Booking & Transparency
Rank 47 globally 80

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

81
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 36 globally 76
Digital Travel Services
Rank 32 globally 87
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 66 globally 82
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 61 globally 77
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 68 globally 55
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 45 globally 80
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 194 globally 45
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 44 globally 73
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 118 globally 64
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 112 globally 64
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 206 globally 36

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

64
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Hotel Cost
Rank 185 globally 61
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 188 globally 61
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 175 globally 64
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 190 globally 59
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 68 globally 88
Off-Season Usability
Rank 37 globally 82
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 33 globally 82
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

42
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Press Freedom
Rank 161 globally 40
Democracy Index
Rank 170 globally 35
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 188 globally 22

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

73
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 3 globally 91
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 55 globally 60
Education Expenditure
Rank 214 globally 37
School Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 80
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 10 globally 85
Housing Support Score
Rank 64 globally 51
Social Mobility Score
Rank 35 globally 67
Social Cohesion
Rank 74 globally 65
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Gender Equality
Rank 112 globally 59
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 81 globally 59
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 90 globally 57
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 76 globally 61

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

52
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 77 globally 55
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 82 globally 50
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 75 globally 59
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 97 globally 45
Pride Culture
Rank 88 globally 44
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Disability Support Score
Rank 71 globally 61
Public Accessibility
Rank 46 globally 68
Digital Accessibility
Rank 74 globally 63
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 73 globally 67

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

76
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 50 globally 85
Secularization Score
Rank 19 globally 69
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 17 globally 81

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 221 globally 10
Population Growth
Rank 111 globally 40
Net Migration Rate
Rank 15 globally 77
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 7 globally 99
Population Density
Rank 228 globally 0
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 218 globally 20
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 213 globally 82
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42