Country profile

Marshall Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Marshall Islands is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Internet & Connectivity.

Overall rating 53.93 points
Global rank Rank 160 globally
Continental rank Rank 14 in Oceania

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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 Marshall Islands

Why is Marshall Islands especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Marshall Islands?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Internet & Connectivity.

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

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 Marshall Islands 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

Marshall Islands 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 safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Marshall Islands

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

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Homicide Rate
Rank 133 globally 85
Petty Crime Index
Rank 70 globally 67
Women's Safety
Rank 84 globally 63
Organized Crime
Rank 22 globally 70
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 49 globally 86
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 30 globally 76
Storm Risk
Rank 155 globally 61
Earthquake Risk
Rank 51 globally 86
Drought Risk
Rank 181 globally 45
Wildfire Risk
Rank 40 globally 81
Landslide Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Tsunami Risk
Rank 166 globally 46
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

64
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State Surveillance
Rank 101 globally 67
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 105 globally 66
Data Protection Laws
Rank 154 globally 38
VPN Access
Rank 114 globally 73
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 87 globally 65
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Rule of Law
Rank 114 globally 52
Property Rights Security
Rank 134 globally 48
Corruption Perception
Rank 97 globally 52
Police Effectiveness
Rank 95 globally 65
Expropriation Risk
Rank 123 globally 55
Extradition Risk
Rank 2 globally 69

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 71 globally 72
Economic Resilience
Rank 197 globally 45
Government Efficiency
Rank 120 globally 56
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 227 globally 18
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 160 globally 50
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 156 globally 48
Medicine Access
Rank 115 globally 64
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 146 globally 51
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 48
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 2 globally 99
Doctor Density
Rank 173 globally 18
Hospital Beds
Rank 93 globally 44
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 159 globally 79
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 59 globally 87
Noise Pollution
Rank 11 globally 78
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 107 globally 87
Sanitation
Rank 134 globally 58
Waste Management
Rank 119 globally 37
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Life Expectancy
Rank 185 globally 49
Infectious Diseases
Rank 111 globally 75
Obesity Rate
Rank 212 globally 48
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 164 globally 29
Mental Health
Rank 176 globally 54
Suicide Rate
Rank 170 globally 46
Maternal Mortality
Rank 179 globally 36
Vaccination Rate
Rank 166 globally 83
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 207 globally 40
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 214 globally 59
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Taxes & Finance

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 82
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 34 globally 87
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
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 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 52 globally 80
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 153 globally 60
Capital Market Depth
Rank 188 globally 49
Business Credit Access
Rank 201 globally 38
Investor Protection
Rank 137 globally 47
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 195 globally 35
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 168 globally 64
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 181 globally 39
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 211 globally 27

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 172 globally 25
Banking Stability
Rank 213 globally 32
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 184 globally 71
Fintech Development
Rank 209 globally 8
ATM Availability
Rank 182 globally 41
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

30
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 204 globally 13
Crypto Regulation
Rank 167 globally 28
Legal Status
Rank 141 globally 38
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 177 globally 8
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

46
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 168 globally 48
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 139 globally 56
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 152 globally 45

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 166 globally 43
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 186 globally 63
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 10 globally 92
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 52
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 105 globally 88
Central Bank Independence
Rank 187 globally 52
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 57 globally 71
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 3 globally 98
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 140 globally 30
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 193 globally 10
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 226 globally 10
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 188 globally 32
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 89 globally 50
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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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 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 142 globally 40
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 106 globally 62
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 92 globally 65
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 104 globally 67
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 97 globally 64
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 91 globally 72
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 156 globally 47

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 139 globally 73
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
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 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 160 globally 52
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 140 globally 3
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 196 globally 37
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 220 globally 37
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 222 globally 48
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 206 globally 37

Personal Services

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Haircut Cost
Rank 154 globally 61
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 161 globally 64
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 167 globally 60
Local Services Cost
Rank 157 globally 57
🏗️ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 202 globally 12
Port Connectivity
Rank 167 globally 10
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Road Quality
Rank 173 globally 33
Traffic Congestion
Rank 2 globally 90
Road Density
Rank 3 globally 92
Traffic Deaths
Rank 52 globally 86
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

58
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Power Outages
Rank 148 globally 72
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 185 globally 24
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 176 globally 6
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 211 globally 15
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 192 globally 38
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 118 globally 58
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 204 globally 49
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 9 globally 98

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

48
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 122 globally 54
Biodiversity Index
Rank 200 globally 42
Forest Cover
Rank 47 globally 70

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 187 globally 17
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 144 globally 53
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 213 globally 16
Recovery Time
Rank 137 globally 64

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 212 globally 18
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 220 globally 39
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 207 globally 18
Restaurant Density
Rank 219 globally 12
Street Food Scene
Rank 221 globally 10
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Café Culture
Rank 214 globally 12
Local Freshness
Rank 220 globally 18
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 145 globally 69
Child Safety Score
Rank 150 globally 52
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 172 globally 28

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 178 globally 25
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 149 globally 48
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 134 globally 45
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 127 globally 65
E-Government
Rank 169 globally 49
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 138 globally 55
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 168 globally 30
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 150 globally 51
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Border Openness
Rank 106 globally 69
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 152 globally 45
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 20 globally 95
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 110 globally 41
Remote Work Legality
Rank 155 globally 47
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 124 globally 63
Remote Job Market
Rank 170 globally 45
Coworking Density
Rank 215 globally 14
Nomad Community
Rank 183 globally 20
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 165 globally 35
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 60
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 131 globally 56
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 56
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 144 globally 52
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 178 globally 47
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 124 globally 59
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 126 globally 58
Residence Status Stability
Rank 111 globally 63
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 128 globally 56
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 107 globally 62
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 45 globally 72
Local Language Barrier
Rank 108 globally 59
Integration Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 128 globally 58
Expat Community Size
Rank 138 globally 32
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 133 globally 59
International Schools
Rank 165 globally 36
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 124 globally 54
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 126 globally 43
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 126 globally 50
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 124 globally 48
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 139 globally 50
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 194 globally 31
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 169 globally 43
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 146 globally 48
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 41
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Hotel Quality
Rank 172 globally 39
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 168 globally 41
Accommodation Availability
Rank 175 globally 33
Booking & Transparency
Rank 163 globally 46

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 170 globally 34
Digital Travel Services
Rank 200 globally 35
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 200 globally 41
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 145 globally 57
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 197 globally 28
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 164 globally 47
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 155 globally 55
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 201 globally 30
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 66 globally 78
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 132 globally 59
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 158 globally 52

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 134 globally 77
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 131 globally 78
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 121 globally 82
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 118 globally 85
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 201 globally 78
Off-Season Usability
Rank 182 globally 58
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 176 globally 54
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 104 globally 65
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 87 globally 73

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 192 globally 8
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 147 globally 28
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 145 globally 65
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 177 globally 20
Social Mobility Score
Rank 167 globally 30
Social Cohesion
Rank 121 globally 54
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Gender Equality
Rank 104 globally 60
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 96 globally 61
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 124 globally 48
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 127 globally 45
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 125 globally 48

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 211 globally 7
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 139 globally 32
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 140 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 139 globally 30
Pride Culture
Rank 139 globally 24
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Disability Support Score
Rank 156 globally 37
Public Accessibility
Rank 132 globally 44
Digital Accessibility
Rank 153 globally 41
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 132 globally 50

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 79
Secularization Score
Rank 139 globally 39
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 113 globally 67

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 61 globally 78
Fertility Rate
Rank 119 globally 69
Population Growth
Rank 166 globally 28
Net Migration Rate
Rank 219 globally 23
Urbanization Rate
Rank 73 globally 74
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 185 globally 45
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14