Country profile

Mauritius: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Mauritius is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Travel & Vacation, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Season & Travel Comfort 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 LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 66.61 points
Global rank Rank 52 globally
Continental rank Rank 1 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 Mauritius

Why is Mauritius especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Mauritius?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Season & Travel Comfort 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 LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Arts & Entertainment.

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

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 Mauritius 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

Mauritius 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability 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.

All ratings and indicators for Mauritius

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

77
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Homicide Rate
Rank 97 globally 90
Petty Crime Index
Rank 63 globally 69
Women's Safety
Rank 62 globally 69
Organized Crime
Rank 73 globally 59
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 38 globally 87
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

69
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Flood Risk
Rank 12 globally 90
Storm Risk
Rank 188 globally 39
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 91 globally 68
Wildfire Risk
Rank 80 globally 57
Landslide Risk
Rank 147 globally 45
Tsunami Risk
Rank 126 globally 56
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

70
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State Surveillance
Rank 83 globally 70
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 76 globally 72
Data Protection Laws
Rank 81 globally 62
VPN Access
Rank 95 globally 77
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 63 globally 68
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Rule of Law
Rank 69 globally 67
Property Rights Security
Rank 62 globally 69
Corruption Perception
Rank 101 globally 50
Police Effectiveness
Rank 63 globally 71
Expropriation Risk
Rank 60 globally 71
Extradition Risk
Rank 83 globally 47

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 35 globally 77
Economic Resilience
Rank 71 globally 65
Government Efficiency
Rank 71 globally 70
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 86 globally 62
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 128 globally 65
Emergency Care
Rank 87 globally 65
Medicine Access
Rank 98 globally 67
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 82 globally 68
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 72
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 186 globally 43
Doctor Density
Rank 128 globally 43
Hospital Beds
Rank 56 globally 56
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 91 globally 94
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 115 globally 58
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 85 globally 62

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 41 globally 91
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 43 globally 98
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 93 globally 47
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Life Expectancy
Rank 124 globally 68
Infectious Diseases
Rank 43 globally 86
Obesity Rate
Rank 90 globally 74
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 134 globally 41
Mental Health
Rank 119 globally 62
Suicide Rate
Rank 143 globally 52
Maternal Mortality
Rank 141 globally 52
Vaccination Rate
Rank 58 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 146 globally 56
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 202 globally 63
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 82
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 74 globally 82
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
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 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 82 globally 74
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 66 globally 64
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 51 globally 70
Capital Market Depth
Rank 75 globally 69
Business Credit Access
Rank 62 globally 71
Investor Protection
Rank 68 globally 66
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 41 globally 71
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 78 globally 74
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 69 globally 68
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 82 globally 66

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

70
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 43 globally 64
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 54 globally 86
Fintech Development
Rank 90 globally 71
ATM Availability
Rank 114 globally 76
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 21 globally 58
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 100 globally 33
Crypto Regulation
Rank 54 globally 66
Legal Status
Rank 78 globally 55
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 86 globally 20
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 79 globally 15

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

70
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 76 globally 79
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 17 globally 70
Days to Register a Company
Rank 48 globally 65

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

71
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 85 globally 69
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 143 globally 82
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 192 globally 35
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 40 globally 70
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 95
Central Bank Independence
Rank 63 globally 73
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 85 globally 67
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 177 globally 51
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 97 globally 46
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 82 globally 46
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 122 globally 74
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 139 globally 57
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 126 globally 33
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

63
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 148 globally 36
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 141 globally 51
Electricity Cost
Rank 90 globally 78
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

60
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 52 globally 84
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 121 globally 55
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 118 globally 65
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 144 globally 50
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 145 globally 52
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 104 globally 69

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 126 globally 76
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 133 globally 87
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 138 globally 60
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 134 globally 87
Car Purchase Index
Rank 94 globally 14
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 151 globally 90
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 146 globally 86
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 95 globally 86
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 130 globally 83
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 121 globally 62

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 136 globally 69
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 124 globally 74
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 107 globally 79
Local Services Cost
Rank 135 globally 66
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 81 globally 29
Airport Connectivity
Rank 69 globally 56
Port Connectivity
Rank 57 globally 35
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Road Quality
Rank 40 globally 76
Traffic Congestion
Rank 134 globally 46
Road Density
Rank 57 globally 70
Traffic Deaths
Rank 52 globally 86
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

62
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 162 globally 30
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 90 globally 58
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 67 globally 70
Mobile Speed
Rank 82 globally 62
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

52
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Transit Coverage
Rank 46 globally 65
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

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 33 globally 60

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 11 globally 83
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 164 globally 57
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 15 globally 90
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 193 globally 17
Biodiversity Index
Rank 84 globally 68
Forest Cover
Rank 147 globally 26

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 99 globally 44
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 159 globally 48
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 81 globally 47
Recovery Time
Rank 85 globally 72

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 59 globally 49
Restaurant Density
Rank 65 globally 57
Street Food Scene
Rank 63 globally 50
Local Market Quality
Rank 74 globally 56
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 73 globally 49
Local Freshness
Rank 78 globally 60
Local Authenticity
Rank 56 globally 48

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

52
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 142 globally 50
Pet Food Prices
Rank 133 globally 52
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 68 globally 55
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 82 globally 62
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 31 globally 84
E-Government
Rank 120 globally 68
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 75 globally 72
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 96 globally 65
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 81 globally 54
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 81 globally 71
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 86 globally 71
Border Openness
Rank 84 globally 76
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 81 globally 66
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 12 globally 85
Remote Work Legality
Rank 40 globally 74
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 61 globally 79
Remote Job Market
Rank 82 globally 68
Coworking Density
Rank 66 globally 55
Nomad Community
Rank 61 globally 55
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 87 globally 62
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 55 globally 78
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 78
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 49 globally 75
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 75
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 64
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 80
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 66 globally 78
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 47 globally 76
Residence Status Stability
Rank 63 globally 77
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 70 globally 73
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 89 globally 73
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

64
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 48 globally 70
Local Language Barrier
Rank 45 globally 71
Integration Ease
Rank 70 globally 72
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 75 globally 70
Expat Community Size
Rank 109 globally 38
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 58 globally 72
International Schools
Rank 90 globally 48
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 83 globally 68
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 84 globally 57
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 95 globally 62
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 73 globally 62
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 83 globally 66
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 53 globally 60
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 78 globally 66
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 83 globally 65
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 70
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Hotel Quality
Rank 42 globally 80
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 75 globally 70
Accommodation Availability
Rank 42 globally 74
Booking & Transparency
Rank 83 globally 71

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

72
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Travel Services
Rank 77 globally 69
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 80 globally 78
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 67 globally 75
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 68 globally 55
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 57 globally 75
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 106 globally 64
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 67 globally 62
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 11 globally 94
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 22 globally 84
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 158 globally 52

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

74
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Hotel Cost
Rank 158 globally 71
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 144 globally 74
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 156 globally 72
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 162 globally 72
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 59 globally 77
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

74
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Press Freedom
Rank 77 globally 67
Democracy Index
Rank 31 globally 82
Personal Freedom
Rank 79 globally 72
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 92 globally 72

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

66
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 138 globally 94
PISA Score
Rank 88 globally 46
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 96 globally 48
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 58
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 57 globally 54
Social Mobility Score
Rank 55 globally 59
Social Cohesion
Rank 72 globally 66
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Gender Equality
Rank 80 globally 65
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 69 globally 68
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 81 globally 59
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 91 globally 57

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

35
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 142 globally 19
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 105 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 112 globally 44
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 107 globally 40
Pride Culture
Rank 116 globally 32
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Disability Support Score
Rank 68 globally 62
Public Accessibility
Rank 82 globally 56
Digital Accessibility
Rank 99 globally 55
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 93 globally 60

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

70
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 69 globally 83
Secularization Score
Rank 82 globally 49
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 3 globally 65
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 157 globally 45
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 180 globally 24
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 179 globally 31
Foreign Population Share
Rank 119 globally 40
Population Density
Rank 211 globally 38
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 105 globally 30