Country profile

Mayotte: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Mayotte is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 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, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 58.38 points
Global rank Rank 132 globally
Continental rank Rank 9 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 Mayotte

Why is Mayotte especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Mayotte?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 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, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

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

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 Mayotte 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

Mayotte 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 residence, visas and settling abroad 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 Mayotte

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

62
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Homicide Rate
Rank 157 globally 82
Petty Crime Index
Rank 127 globally 52
Women's Safety
Rank 126 globally 56
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 122 globally 76
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 130 globally 98

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Storm Risk
Rank 200 globally 25
Earthquake Risk
Rank 155 globally 53
Drought Risk
Rank 175 globally 48
Wildfire Risk
Rank 133 globally 44
Landslide Risk
Rank 84 globally 60
Tsunami Risk
Rank 129 globally 55
Volcano Risk
Rank 198 globally 50

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

77
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State Surveillance
Rank 55 globally 76
Internet Censorship
Rank 62 globally 80
Internet Freedom
Rank 59 globally 76
Data Protection Laws
Rank 58 globally 77
VPN Access
Rank 64 globally 83
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 63 globally 68
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Rule of Law
Rank 60 globally 70
Property Rights Security
Rank 62 globally 69
Corruption Perception
Rank 61 globally 64
Police Effectiveness
Rank 67 globally 70
Expropriation Risk
Rank 78 globally 67
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

58
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Political Stability
Rank 117 globally 61
Economic Resilience
Rank 189 globally 48
Government Efficiency
Rank 66 globally 71
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 119 globally 56
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 143 globally 53
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 79 globally 73
Emergency Care
Rank 132 globally 55
Medicine Access
Rank 93 globally 68
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 118 globally 59
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 106 globally 67
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 173 globally 18
Hospital Beds
Rank 132 globally 35
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 60 globally 97
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 148 globally 44
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 174 globally 33

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 92 globally 78
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 124 globally 78
Sanitation
Rank 142 globally 55
Waste Management
Rank 112 globally 38
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Life Expectancy
Rank 185 globally 49
Infectious Diseases
Rank 101 globally 77
Obesity Rate
Rank 84 globally 75
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 172 globally 27
Mental Health
Rank 151 globally 58
Suicide Rate
Rank 150 globally 50
Maternal Mortality
Rank 149 globally 50
Vaccination Rate
Rank 177 globally 80
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 189 globally 46
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 172 globally 70
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 147 globally 80
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 121 globally 63
Capital Market Depth
Rank 130 globally 60
Business Credit Access
Rank 89 globally 65
Investor Protection
Rank 63 globally 68
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 92 globally 62
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 69 globally 68
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 69 globally 70

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

59
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 146 globally 33
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 121 globally 80
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 158 globally 60
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 181 globally 35
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 216 globally 22

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

24
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 189 globally 16
Crypto Regulation
Rank 150 globally 33
Legal Status
Rank 150 globally 37
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 168 globally 9
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 34
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 175 globally 6

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

67
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
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 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 160 globally 46
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 131 globally 84
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 34
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 117 globally 58
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 53
Central Bank Independence
Rank 19 globally 85
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 209 globally 25
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 55
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 107 globally 38
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 225 globally 12
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 105 globally 66
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 81 globally 54
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

54
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 33
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 150 globally 48
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 152 globally 39
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 131 globally 53
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 139 globally 54
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 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 172 globally 55
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

66
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Transit Cost
Rank 146 globally 83
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 186 globally 43
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 154 globally 77
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 169 globally 79
Car Purchase Index
Rank 79 globally 23
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 185 globally 70
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 148 globally 71
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 157 globally 76
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 167 globally 49

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 162 globally 58
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 156 globally 65
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 143 globally 67
Local Services Cost
Rank 159 globally 56
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 167 globally 10
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Road Quality
Rank 183 globally 30
Traffic Congestion
Rank 74 globally 60
Road Density
Rank 114 globally 57
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

55
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Power Outages
Rank 147 globally 75
Electrification Rate
Rank 166 globally 84
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 163 globally 21
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 167 globally 16
CO2 Intensity
Rank 183 globally 25
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 96 globally 55
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 96 globally 52
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

37
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 6 globally 89
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 137 globally 55
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 97 globally 64
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 118 globally 64
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

57
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Beach Quality
Rank 51 globally 80
Mountain Access
Rank 101 globally 42
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 154 globally 40
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 111 globally 43

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 126 globally 57
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 26
Recovery Time
Rank 26 globally 87

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 165 globally 27
Restaurant Density
Rank 152 globally 32
Street Food Scene
Rank 164 globally 28
Local Market Quality
Rank 152 globally 37
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 158 globally 26
Local Freshness
Rank 145 globally 42
Local Authenticity
Rank 170 globally 26

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 49 globally 38
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 172 globally 57
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 105 globally 48

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 91 globally 60
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 161 globally 42
Pet Food Prices
Rank 167 globally 42
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 23 globally 75
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 93 globally 74
E-Government
Rank 69 globally 82
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 65 globally 75
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 62
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 101 globally 49
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 94 globally 67
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 64 globally 77
Border Openness
Rank 58 globally 85
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 86 globally 65
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 67 globally 47
Remote Work Legality
Rank 116 globally 55
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 42 globally 84
Remote Job Market
Rank 108 globally 62
Coworking Density
Rank 152 globally 31
Nomad Community
Rank 145 globally 31
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 99 globally 58
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 73
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 78 globally 72
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 54 globally 74
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 79 globally 69
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 102 globally 62
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 64 globally 79
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 76 globally 75
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 102 globally 68
Residence Status Stability
Rank 78 globally 73
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 74 globally 72
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 202 globally 21
Local Language Barrier
Rank 168 globally 41
Integration Ease
Rank 98 globally 67
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 112 globally 62
Expat Community Size
Rank 33 globally 63
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 133 globally 59
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 86 globally 67
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 62 globally 69
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 76 globally 67
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 67 globally 65
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 74
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 139 globally 44
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 75 globally 67
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 74 globally 68
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 70
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Hotel Quality
Rank 147 globally 47
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 80 globally 68
Accommodation Availability
Rank 145 globally 42
Booking & Transparency
Rank 71 globally 74

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

63
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 131 globally 43
Digital Travel Services
Rank 91 globally 66
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 80 globally 78
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 119 globally 63
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 172 globally 33
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 133 globally 57
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 120 globally 62
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 161 globally 40
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 70 globally 77
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 106 globally 65
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 133 globally 58

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

81
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Hotel Cost
Rank 101 globally 82
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 100 globally 83
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 149 globally 74
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 149 globally 77
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 139 globally 61
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

79
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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 57 globally 79

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 208 globally 62
PISA Score
Rank 170 globally 16
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 186 globally 55
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 58
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 81 globally 47
Social Mobility Score
Rank 145 globally 39
Social Cohesion
Rank 72 globally 66
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Gender Equality
Rank 61 globally 71
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 75 globally 66
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 65 globally 69
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 67 globally 67
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 71 globally 65

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

75
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 52 globally 89
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 54 globally 73
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 67 globally 66
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 42 globally 80
Pride Culture
Rank 61 globally 64
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Disability Support Score
Rank 68 globally 62
Public Accessibility
Rank 96 globally 52
Digital Accessibility
Rank 74 globally 63
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 132 globally 50

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

28
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 189 globally 35
Secularization Score
Rank 190 globally 19
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 180 globally 25
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 191 globally 26

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 55 globally 80
Fertility Rate
Rank 179 globally 39
Population Growth
Rank 13 globally 76
Net Migration Rate
Rank 7 globally 83
Urbanization Rate
Rank 155 globally 44
Foreign Population Share
Rank 16 globally 95
Population Density
Rank 217 globally 35
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19