Country profile

Maldives: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Maldives is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Health Risks & Public Health stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Religion & Worldviews, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

Overall rating 57.25 points
Global rank Rank 143 globally
Continental rank Rank 29 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 Maldives

Why is Maldives especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Maldives?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Health Risks & Public Health show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Religion & Worldviews, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Maldives?

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 Maldives 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

Maldives 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Maldives

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

79
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Homicide Rate
Rank 24 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 40 globally 73
Women's Safety
Rank 55 globally 70
Organized Crime
Rank 92 globally 55
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 71 globally 86
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 130 globally 98

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

67
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Flood Risk
Rank 169 globally 38
Storm Risk
Rank 174 globally 54
Earthquake Risk
Rank 33 globally 89
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 4 globally 95
Landslide Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Tsunami Risk
Rank 175 globally 42
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

58
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State Surveillance
Rank 128 globally 60
Internet Censorship
Rank 127 globally 63
Internet Freedom
Rank 120 globally 62
Data Protection Laws
Rank 161 globally 35
VPN Access
Rank 136 globally 65
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 100 globally 61
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Rule of Law
Rank 120 globally 51
Property Rights Security
Rank 119 globally 52
Corruption Perception
Rank 123 globally 41
Police Effectiveness
Rank 111 globally 61
Expropriation Risk
Rank 116 globally 56
Extradition Risk
Rank 70 globally 49

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

54
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Political Stability
Rank 110 globally 63
Economic Resilience
Rank 117 globally 60
Government Efficiency
Rank 106 globally 58
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 223 globally 22
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

68
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 80 globally 66
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 75 globally 74
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 83 globally 70
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 93 globally 66
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 109 globally 66
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 77
Doctor Density
Rank 89 globally 59
Hospital Beds
Rank 37 globally 63
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 126 globally 88
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 64 globally 65

Environmental Health

6 indicators

71
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 70 globally 84
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 67 globally 95
Sanitation
Rank 57 globally 90
Waste Management
Rank 161 globally 22
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Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 89
Infectious Diseases
Rank 82 globally 81
Obesity Rate
Rank 71 globally 78
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 56 globally 65
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 109 globally 65
Vaccination Rate
Rank 1 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 94 globally 67
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 98 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

81
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 83
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 85 globally 80
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 45 globally 75
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 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 209 globally 31
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 169 globally 8
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 204 globally 49
Capital Market Depth
Rank 166 globally 54
Business Credit Access
Rank 103 globally 62
Investor Protection
Rank 134 globally 48
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 157 globally 43
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 183 globally 61
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 112 globally 57
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 107 globally 57

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

65
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 100 globally 45
Banking Stability
Rank 111 globally 76
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 121 globally 80
Fintech Development
Rank 98 globally 68
ATM Availability
Rank 104 globally 77
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 98 globally 52
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

37
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 169 globally 20
Crypto Regulation
Rank 104 globally 44
Legal Status
Rank 125 globally 44
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

47
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 112 globally 63
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 149 globally 54
Days to Register a Company
Rank 122 globally 52

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

64
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 92 globally 66
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 1 globally 100
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 214 globally 20
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 178 globally 48
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 79 globally 93
Central Bank Independence
Rank 122 globally 65
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 201 globally 25
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 216 globally 17
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 104 globally 44
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 130 globally 30
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 81
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 59
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 134 globally 58
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 106 globally 41
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

63
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 132 globally 41
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 198 globally 38
Electricity Cost
Rank 62 globally 85
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

42
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 211 globally 15
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 142 globally 46
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 131 globally 53
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 42
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

40
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 188 globally 34
Burger Menu Price
Rank 189 globally 46
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 178 globally 49
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 193 globally 46
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 208 globally 18
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

63
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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 199 globally 36
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 192 globally 65
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 105 globally 11
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 151 globally 90
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 173 globally 46
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 148 globally 71
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 154 globally 77
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 177 globally 47

Personal Services

4 indicators

61
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Haircut Cost
Rank 173 globally 54
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 156 globally 65
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 139 globally 68
Local Services Cost
Rank 159 globally 56
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 29 globally 76
Road Density
Rank 114 globally 57
Traffic Deaths
Rank 10 globally 93
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 11

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

56
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 218 globally 5
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 107 globally 52
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 99 globally 49
Mobile Speed
Rank 113 globally 53
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

41
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Transit Coverage
Rank 152 globally 30
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 77 globally 20
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

64
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 111 globally 59
Burnout Risk
Rank 82 globally 60
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

74
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 192 globally 51
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 9 globally 98

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

39
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Beach Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 208 globally 10
Biodiversity Index
Rank 109 globally 63
Forest Cover
Rank 196 globally 4

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

45
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 125 globally 36
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 188 globally 40
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 143 globally 32
Recovery Time
Rank 42 globally 79

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

26
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 147 globally 32
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 217 globally 47
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 138 globally 32
Restaurant Density
Rank 129 globally 41
Street Food Scene
Rank 134 globally 33
Local Market Quality
Rank 173 globally 30
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 127 globally 34
Local Freshness
Rank 180 globally 31
Local Authenticity
Rank 154 globally 29

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

54
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 81 globally 55

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

35
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 211 globally 20
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 153 globally 45
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 197 globally 35
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 79 globally 76
E-Government
Rank 120 globally 68
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 124 globally 59
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 125 globally 58
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 130 globally 41
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 120 globally 59
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 107 globally 67
Border Openness
Rank 130 globally 57
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 128 globally 53
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 134 globally 37
Remote Work Legality
Rank 116 globally 55
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 147 globally 56
Remote Job Market
Rank 115 globally 60
Coworking Density
Rank 136 globally 35
Nomad Community
Rank 117 globally 39
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 106 globally 56
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 58
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 151 globally 52
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 178 globally 42
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 124 globally 56
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 51
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 124 globally 59
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 113 globally 64
Residence Status Stability
Rank 148 globally 54
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 151 globally 50
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 127 globally 41
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

53
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 126 globally 46
Local Language Barrier
Rank 136 globally 51
Integration Ease
Rank 113 globally 65
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 165 globally 51
Expat Community Size
Rank 42 globally 59
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 167 globally 49
International Schools
Rank 90 globally 48
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 151 globally 47
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 164 globally 30
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 153 globally 40
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 159 globally 33
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 111 globally 57
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 189 globally 32
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 116 globally 56
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 120 globally 54
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 60
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Hotel Quality
Rank 27 globally 84
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 112 globally 59
Accommodation Availability
Rank 32 globally 76
Booking & Transparency
Rank 111 globally 61

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

59
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 139 globally 41
Digital Travel Services
Rank 111 globally 60
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 71
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 119 globally 63
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 133 globally 41
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 113 globally 62
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 172 globally 51
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 129 globally 48
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 3 globally 97
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 8 globally 94
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 206 globally 36

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

38
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Hotel Cost
Rank 219 globally 44
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 212 globally 52
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 215 globally 40
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 218 globally 43
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 226 globally 0
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 215 globally 75
Off-Season Usability
Rank 120 globally 67
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 118 globally 65
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 227 globally 63
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

49
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Press Freedom
Rank 161 globally 40
Democracy Index
Rank 135 globally 54
Personal Freedom
Rank 177 globally 49
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 147 globally 47

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

62
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 138 globally 32
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 135 globally 32
Education Expenditure
Rank 85 globally 78
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 75
Housing Support Score
Rank 108 globally 41
Social Mobility Score
Rank 76 globally 54
Social Cohesion
Rank 128 globally 53
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Gender Equality
Rank 139 globally 52
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 136 globally 51
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 171 globally 33
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 192 globally 24
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

18
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 181 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 191 globally 20
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 185 globally 18
Pride Culture
Rank 168 globally 18
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Disability Support Score
Rank 116 globally 47
Public Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 42
Digital Accessibility
Rank 140 globally 44
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 132 globally 50

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

5
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 225 globally 6
Secularization Score
Rank 226 globally 4
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 228 globally 3
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 225 globally 6

Demography

10 indicators

56
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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 50 globally 92
Population Growth
Rank 72 globally 50
Net Migration Rate
Rank 4 globally 90
Urbanization Rate
Rank 179 globally 31
Foreign Population Share
Rank 25 globally 88
Population Density
Rank 223 globally 27
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 223 globally 0
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 223 globally 49
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19