Country profile

Martinique: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Martinique is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as social freedom, participation and openness. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Society & Participation, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 65.63 points
Global rank Rank 57 globally
Continental rank Rank 5 in North America

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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 Martinique

Why is Martinique especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as social freedom, participation and openness; its strongest main categories are Health and Society & Participation.

Which topics stand out positively for Martinique?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Martinique?

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 Martinique 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

Martinique 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 social freedom, participation and openness need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Martinique

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 113 globally 89
Petty Crime Index
Rank 131 globally 51
Women's Safety
Rank 95 globally 61
Organized Crime
Rank 61 globally 62
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 91 globally 82
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 49 globally 86
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 121 globally 99

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

44
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Flood Risk
Rank 100 globally 50
Storm Risk
Rank 210 globally 20
Earthquake Risk
Rank 175 globally 41
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 86 globally 55
Landslide Risk
Rank 128 globally 49
Tsunami Risk
Rank 178 globally 41
Volcano Risk
Rank 201 globally 42

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 37 globally 80
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 37 globally 79
Data Protection Laws
Rank 42 globally 83
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 39 globally 72
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Rule of Law
Rank 35 globally 75
Property Rights Security
Rank 39 globally 73
Corruption Perception
Rank 51 globally 66
Police Effectiveness
Rank 50 globally 73
Expropriation Risk
Rank 44 globally 74
Extradition Risk
Rank 187 globally 35

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

66
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Political Stability
Rank 71 globally 72
Economic Resilience
Rank 158 globally 54
Government Efficiency
Rank 41 globally 76
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 78 globally 63
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

74
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 46 globally 72
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 26 globally 83
Emergency Care
Rank 51 globally 72
Medicine Access
Rank 37 globally 78
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 40 globally 75
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 71
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 92 globally 58
Hospital Beds
Rank 63 globally 53
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 154 globally 42
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 100 globally 58

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 16 globally 96
Noise Pollution
Rank 103 globally 55
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 43 globally 98
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 57 globally 68
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Life Expectancy
Rank 36 globally 91
Infectious Diseases
Rank 37 globally 87
Obesity Rate
Rank 133 globally 68
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 61 globally 64
Mental Health
Rank 19 globally 76
Suicide Rate
Rank 101 globally 60
Maternal Mortality
Rank 71 globally 77
Vaccination Rate
Rank 87 globally 92
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 181 globally 48
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 156 globally 73
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 71
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 27
Social Security Burden
Rank 222 globally 5
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 48 globally 73
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 208 globally 37
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 209 globally 37
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 220 globally 29
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 65 globally 76
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 88 globally 66
Business Credit Access
Rank 62 globally 71
Investor Protection
Rank 43 globally 72
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 69 globally 65
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 40 globally 73
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 40 globally 76

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

67
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 66 globally 54
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 58 globally 84
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 216 globally 22

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

36
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 115 globally 29
Crypto Regulation
Rank 78 globally 52
Legal Status
Rank 78 globally 55
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 17
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 34
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 89 globally 13

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

63
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 24 globally 91
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 50 globally 63
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

61
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 115 globally 60
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 131 globally 84
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 34
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 168 globally 70
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 53
Central Bank Independence
Rank 34 globally 81
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 197 globally 39
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 66 globally 62
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 72 globally 48
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 214 globally 24
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 91 globally 68
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 32 globally 80
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

51
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 179 globally 28
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 166 globally 45
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

41
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 162 globally 31
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 152 globally 39
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 152 globally 49
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 164 globally 43
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 156 globally 46
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 156 globally 47

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

49
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 180 globally 37
Burger Menu Price
Rank 185 globally 48
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 163 globally 55
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
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 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

59
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Transit Cost
Rank 183 globally 64
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 186 globally 43
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 177 globally 73
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 67 globally 28
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 192 globally 64
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 189 globally 76
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Internet Cost
Rank 90 globally 67
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 164 globally 62
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 162 globally 74
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 180 globally 46

Personal Services

4 indicators

56
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Haircut Cost
Rank 177 globally 52
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 167 globally 60
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 154 globally 62
Local Services Cost
Rank 172 globally 50
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30
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Logistics Performance
Rank 76 globally 40
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 84 globally 51
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 103 globally 50
Traffic Congestion
Rank 190 globally 35
Road Density
Rank 66 globally 68
Traffic Deaths
Rank 116 globally 71
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

62
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Power Outages
Rank 93 globally 89
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 180 globally 16
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 128 globally 26
CO2 Intensity
Rank 180 globally 27
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 57 globally 73
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 72 globally 68
Mobile Speed
Rank 65 globally 70
5G Coverage
Rank 56 globally 45

Public Transport

4 indicators

53
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 50 globally 68
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 54 globally 28
Walkability Score
Rank 65 globally 60
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

70
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 6 globally 89
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

72
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 82 globally 66
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 192 globally 49
Rainy Days
Rank 164 globally 57
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

67
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Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 87
Mountain Access
Rank 79 globally 51
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 92 globally 67
Biodiversity Index
Rank 84 globally 68
Forest Cover
Rank 64 globally 61

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

65
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 81 globally 50
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 44
Recovery Time
Rank 16 globally 90

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 97 globally 38
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 88 globally 44
Restaurant Density
Rank 85 globally 51
Street Food Scene
Rank 94 globally 44
Local Market Quality
Rank 97 globally 51
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 83 globally 46
Local Freshness
Rank 94 globally 56
Local Authenticity
Rank 87 globally 42

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

70
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 188 globally 68
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 47 globally 46
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 33 globally 80
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 36 globally 75

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 47 globally 75
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 182 globally 35
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 23 globally 75
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 27 globally 75
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
73
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 62 globally 78
E-Government
Rank 40 globally 87
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 42 globally 79
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 47 globally 79
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 54 globally 62
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 51 globally 79
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 39 globally 80
Border Openness
Rank 48 globally 88
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 52 globally 75
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 95 globally 58
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 27 globally 87
Remote Job Market
Rank 73 globally 70
Coworking Density
Rank 95 globally 45
Nomad Community
Rank 102 globally 42
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 81 globally 66
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 77
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 76
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 36 globally 78
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 74
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 49 globally 77
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 31 globally 84
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 45 globally 83
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 55 globally 78
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 48 globally 78
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 183 globally 29
Local Language Barrier
Rank 156 globally 44
Integration Ease
Rank 98 globally 67
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 69 globally 71
Expat Community Size
Rank 86 globally 43
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 81 globally 67
International Schools
Rank 128 globally 42
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 69 globally 71
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 38 globally 77
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 50 globally 75
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 73
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 72
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 113 globally 48
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 44 globally 74
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 47 globally 74
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 53 globally 75
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 65 globally 70
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 52 globally 77
Accommodation Availability
Rank 85 globally 59
Booking & Transparency
Rank 43 globally 81

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

73
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 81 globally 57
Digital Travel Services
Rank 57 globally 77
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 41 globally 87
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 81 globally 72
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 78 globally 69
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 49 globally 78
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 91 globally 57
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 91
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 40 globally 80
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 70 globally 74

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

68
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Hotel Cost
Rank 171 globally 65
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 171 globally 66
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 162 globally 70
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 168 globally 70
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 187 globally 69
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 70 globally 74
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

80
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Press Freedom
Rank 27 globally 77
Democracy Index
Rank 38 globally 80
Personal Freedom
Rank 45 globally 80
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 44 globally 81

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

75
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 59 globally 58
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 75
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 93
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 25
Housing Support Score
Rank 35 globally 64
Social Mobility Score
Rank 55 globally 59
Social Cohesion
Rank 42 globally 74
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Gender Equality
Rank 46 globally 73
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 58 globally 72
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 33 globally 79
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 38 globally 79
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 42 globally 77

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

84
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 31 globally 94
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 30 globally 81
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 35 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 26 globally 85
Pride Culture
Rank 37 globally 75
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Disability Support Score
Rank 30 globally 80
Public Accessibility
Rank 44 globally 69
Digital Accessibility
Rank 43 globally 76
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 50 globally 74

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

72
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 34 globally 87
Secularization Score
Rank 38 globally 60
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

55
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Median Age
Rank 223 globally 23
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 213 globally 10
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 35 globally 88
Foreign Population Share
Rank 82 globally 54
Population Density
Rank 190 globally 44
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 11 globally 77
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 7 globally 84