Country profile

Madagascar: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Madagascar 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 mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Internet & Connectivity, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 48.67 points
Global rank Rank 186 globally
Continental rank Rank 29 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 Madagascar

Why is Madagascar 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 Madagascar?

Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Internet & Connectivity, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Madagascar 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

Madagascar 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 social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Madagascar

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

55
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Homicide Rate
Rank 192 globally 71
Petty Crime Index
Rank 182 globally 39
Women's Safety
Rank 181 globally 42
Organized Crime
Rank 182 globally 40
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 164 globally 64
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 137 globally 76
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 114 globally 86
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

51
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Flood Risk
Rank 176 globally 37
Storm Risk
Rank 179 globally 50
Earthquake Risk
Rank 51 globally 86
Drought Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 187 globally 35
Tsunami Risk
Rank 173 globally 43
Volcano Risk
Rank 138 globally 90

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 177 globally 39
Corruption Perception
Rank 192 globally 24
Police Effectiveness
Rank 198 globally 32
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

45
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Political Stability
Rank 167 globally 49
Economic Resilience
Rank 165 globally 53
Government Efficiency
Rank 182 globally 42
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 201 globally 30
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 197 globally 37
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 190 globally 46
Emergency Care
Rank 193 globally 36
Medicine Access
Rank 191 globally 44
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 191 globally 38
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 200 globally 40
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 123 globally 66
Doctor Density
Rank 200 globally 7
Hospital Beds
Rank 227 globally 4
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 206 globally 46
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 3 globally 88
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 196 globally 28

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 75 globally 83
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 218 globally 27
Sanitation
Rank 222 globally 16
Waste Management
Rank 211 globally 7
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Life Expectancy
Rank 206 globally 40
Infectious Diseases
Rank 216 globally 30
Obesity Rate
Rank 5 globally 94
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 205 globally 15
Mental Health
Rank 185 globally 52
Suicide Rate
Rank 150 globally 50
Maternal Mortality
Rank 218 globally 16
Vaccination Rate
Rank 225 globally 54
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 93 globally 68
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 159 globally 72
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 96
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 109 globally 74
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 107 globally 67
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 132 globally 18
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 195 globally 47
Business Credit Access
Rank 194 globally 42
Investor Protection
Rank 183 globally 34
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 183 globally 37
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 163 globally 65
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 195 globally 36
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 190 globally 36

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

51
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 146 globally 71
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 174 globally 73
Fintech Development
Rank 189 globally 21
ATM Availability
Rank 215 globally 19
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

23
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 180 globally 18
Crypto Regulation
Rank 177 globally 27
Legal Status
Rank 181 globally 27
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 6
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 125 globally 60
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

56
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 185 globally 38
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 122 globally 56
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 219 globally 14
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 188 globally 61
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 63
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 159 globally 51
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 172 globally 68
Central Bank Independence
Rank 180 globally 55
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 70 globally 69
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 150 globally 64
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 208 globally 8
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 193 globally 10
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 42 globally 90
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 85 globally 76
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 206 globally 23
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 205 globally 9
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 27 globally 68
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 16 globally 81
Electricity Cost
Rank 86 globally 79
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

93
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 26 globally 85
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 26 globally 90
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 13 globally 96
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 22 globally 91
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 3 globally 94
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 13 globally 98
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 118 globally 63
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 8 globally 99
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 96 globally 89
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 95 globally 65

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 15 globally 93
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 1 globally 100
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Local Services Cost
Rank 15 globally 95
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 192 globally 15
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
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Road Quality
Rank 213 globally 18
Traffic Congestion
Rank 81 globally 58
Road Density
Rank 209 globally 40
Traffic Deaths
Rank 197 globally 36
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 214 globally 11
Electrification Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 38 globally 70
CO2 Intensity
Rank 95 globally 47
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 203 globally 40
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 192 globally 38
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

48
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 184 globally 45
Burnout Risk
Rank 181 globally 38
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

78
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 23 globally 77
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 134 globally 61
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 89 globally 88

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

63
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 148 globally 43
Biodiversity Index
Rank 3 globally 97
Forest Cover
Rank 145 globally 28

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 164 globally 47
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 186 globally 22
Recovery Time
Rank 178 globally 58

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 147 globally 32
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 158 globally 40
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 135 globally 33
Restaurant Density
Rank 148 globally 34
Street Food Scene
Rank 121 globally 37
Local Market Quality
Rank 131 globally 43
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 160 globally 25
Local Freshness
Rank 127 globally 47
Local Authenticity
Rank 127 globally 34

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 199 globally 32
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 197 globally 6
Playground Density
Rank 206 globally 18

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 3 globally 80
Pet Food Prices
Rank 3 globally 75
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 196 globally 18
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 159 globally 59
E-Government
Rank 208 globally 34
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 174 globally 47
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 194 globally 36
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 192 globally 22
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 205 globally 32
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 177 globally 44
Border Openness
Rank 165 globally 44
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 182 globally 31
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 164 globally 32
Remote Work Legality
Rank 109 globally 56
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 151 globally 55
Remote Job Market
Rank 207 globally 34
Coworking Density
Rank 177 globally 25
Nomad Community
Rank 178 globally 21
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 211 globally 20
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 46
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 177 globally 49
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 148 globally 53
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 46
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 192 globally 34
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 165 globally 49
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 171 globally 46
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 159 globally 49
Residence Status Stability
Rank 168 globally 50
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 175 globally 44
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 181 globally 19
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 189 globally 27
Local Language Barrier
Rank 195 globally 33
Integration Ease
Rank 191 globally 49
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 180 globally 47
Expat Community Size
Rank 207 globally 21
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 178 globally 47
International Schools
Rank 189 globally 32
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 186 globally 37
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 169 globally 29
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 180 globally 33
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 164 globally 32
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 39
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 147 globally 42
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 185 globally 37
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 189 globally 34
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 41
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Hotel Quality
Rank 209 globally 25
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 193 globally 33
Accommodation Availability
Rank 186 globally 31
Booking & Transparency
Rank 191 globally 36

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 199 globally 25
Digital Travel Services
Rank 200 globally 35
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 203 globally 40
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 193 globally 40
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 177 globally 32
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 199 globally 36
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 120 globally 62
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 177 globally 37
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 121 globally 63
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 152 globally 53
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 127 globally 60

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 18 globally 94
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 196 globally 56
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 204 globally 47
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 135 globally 52
Democracy Index
Rank 170 globally 35
Personal Freedom
Rank 154 globally 56
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 142 globally 50

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 184 globally 78
PISA Score
Rank 203 globally 4
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 215 globally 7
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
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 218 globally 10
Gini Index
Rank 160 globally 46
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 215 globally 11
Social Mobility Score
Rank 202 globally 17
Social Cohesion
Rank 175 globally 41
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Gender Equality
Rank 156 globally 48
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 161 globally 44
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 155 globally 36
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 154 globally 35
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 160 globally 35

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

21
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 188 globally 10
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 161 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 162 globally 27
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 150 globally 26
Pride Culture
Rank 168 globally 18
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Disability Support Score
Rank 202 globally 20
Public Accessibility
Rank 189 globally 28
Digital Accessibility
Rank 197 globally 24
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 191 globally 31

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

58
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 125 globally 73
Secularization Score
Rank 154 globally 36
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 63 globally 45
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 135 globally 63

Demography

10 indicators

53
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Median Age
Rank 32 globally 88
Fertility Rate
Rank 178 globally 41
Population Growth
Rank 27 globally 70
Net Migration Rate
Rank 100 globally 49
Urbanization Rate
Rank 183 globally 27
Foreign Population Share
Rank 216 globally 23
Population Density
Rank 65 globally 66
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 201 globally 9