Country profile

Mexico: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Mexico is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Costs, while Dining & Going Out, Food & Culinary Culture and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Social System & Social Cohesion and Safety & Crime.

Overall rating 59.37 points
Global rank Rank 115 globally
Continental rank Rank 29 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 Mexico

Why is Mexico especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Costs.

Which topics stand out positively for Mexico?

Dining & Going Out, Food & Culinary Culture and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Social System & Social Cohesion and Safety & Crime.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Mexico?

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 Mexico 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

Mexico 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses need to be weighed against different priorities; safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Mexico

Mexico: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 71 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Mexico: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 41 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Mexico

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

35
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Homicide Rate
Rank 211 globally 53
Petty Crime Index
Rank 213 globally 31
Women's Safety
Rank 201 globally 35
Organized Crime
Rank 222 globally 29
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 219 globally 26
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
42
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 208 globally 30
Political Violence
Rank 206 globally 24
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 188 globally 64
Terrorism Risk
Rank 142 globally 97

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

38
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Flood Risk
Rank 212 globally 27
Storm Risk
Rank 166 globally 56
Earthquake Risk
Rank 200 globally 28
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 178 globally 31
Landslide Risk
Rank 187 globally 35
Tsunami Risk
Rank 197 globally 28
Volcano Risk
Rank 207 globally 36

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

54
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State Surveillance
Rank 165 globally 48
Internet Censorship
Rank 155 globally 54
Internet Freedom
Rank 143 globally 55
Data Protection Laws
Rank 86 globally 60
VPN Access
Rank 139 globally 64
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 189 globally 47
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Rule of Law
Rank 159 globally 42
Property Rights Security
Rank 147 globally 46
Corruption Perception
Rank 179 globally 28
Police Effectiveness
Rank 195 globally 34
Expropriation Risk
Rank 178 globally 34
Extradition Risk
Rank 136 globally 42

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

47
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Political Stability
Rank 196 globally 37
Economic Resilience
Rank 179 globally 50
Government Efficiency
Rank 144 globally 51
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 135 globally 53
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

56
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 151 globally 52
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 141 globally 63
Emergency Care
Rank 153 globally 50
Medicine Access
Rank 155 globally 57
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 157 globally 49
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 15 globally 79
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 172 globally 48
Doctor Density
Rank 78 globally 64
Hospital Beds
Rank 178 globally 20
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 137 globally 86
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 124 globally 54
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 114 globally 55

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 92 globally 78
Noise Pollution
Rank 205 globally 35
UV Radiation
Rank 154 globally 22
Tap Water Safety
Rank 183 globally 51
Sanitation
Rank 117 globally 68
Waste Management
Rank 74 globally 63
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Life Expectancy
Rank 111 globally 72
Infectious Diseases
Rank 155 globally 64
Obesity Rate
Rank 199 globally 54
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 123 globally 44
Mental Health
Rank 158 globally 57
Suicide Rate
Rank 92 globally 62
Maternal Mortality
Rank 123 globally 60
Vaccination Rate
Rank 182 globally 77
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 88 globally 69
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 36 globally 87
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 77
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 166 globally 59
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 131 globally 49
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 223 globally 26
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 152 globally 57
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 38 globally 78
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 96 globally 65
Business Credit Access
Rank 103 globally 62
Investor Protection
Rank 153 globally 43
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 108 globally 59
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 124 globally 53
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 113 globally 56

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 79 globally 49
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 76 globally 84
Fintech Development
Rank 133 globally 52
ATM Availability
Rank 53 globally 86
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 165 globally 39
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 190 globally 62

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

54
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 42 globally 52
Crypto Regulation
Rank 57 globally 64
Legal Status
Rank 47 globally 76
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 26 globally 45
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 212 globally 30
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 17 globally 43

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

74
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 92 globally 65
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
46
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 162 globally 49
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 90 globally 59

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

68
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 92 globally 66
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 160 globally 76
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 100 globally 62
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 174 globally 69
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 138 globally 55
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 130 globally 81
Central Bank Independence
Rank 101 globally 68
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 76
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 97 globally 46
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 117 globally 34
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 29 globally 92
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 17 globally 92
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 91 globally 68
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 121 globally 35
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

66
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 119 globally 42
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 116 globally 55
Electricity Cost
Rank 68 globally 83
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 133 globally 95
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 117 globally 94

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

32
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 165 globally 30
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 211 globally 10
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 141 globally 48
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 181 globally 39
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 144 globally 50
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 184 globally 30
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

91
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 105 globally 86
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 31 globally 96
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 34 globally 95
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 49 globally 75
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 101 globally 12
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 90 globally 67
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 49 globally 84
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 75 globally 88
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 6 globally 84

Personal Services

4 indicators

79
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Haircut Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 163 globally 62
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 95 globally 84
Local Services Cost
Rank 84 globally 84
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53
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 59 globally 41
Airport Connectivity
Rank 49 globally 66
Port Connectivity
Rank 27 globally 52
43
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 205 globally 32
Road Density
Rank 137 globally 53
Traffic Deaths
Rank 146 globally 61
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 31 globally 80
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 131 globally 25
CO2 Intensity
Rank 103 globally 44
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 196 globally 95
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Broadband Speed
Rank 90 globally 58
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 93 globally 54
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 67 globally 35

Public Transport

4 indicators

52
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Transit Coverage
Rank 46 globally 65
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 77 globally 20
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

49
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 224 globally 28
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 37 globally 67
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 41 globally 72
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 67 globally 72
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 114 globally 77

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

71
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Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 84
Mountain Access
Rank 46 globally 66
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 130 globally 51
Biodiversity Index
Rank 7 globally 95
Forest Cover
Rank 102 globally 45

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

59
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 66 globally 56
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 51 globally 60
Recovery Time
Rank 186 globally 56

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

61
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 7 globally 84
Music & Nightlife
Rank 28 globally 65
Cinema Density
Rank 64 globally 39
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 13 globally 86
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 4 globally 94
Restaurant Density
Rank 9 globally 91
Street Food Scene
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Market Quality
Rank 7 globally 90
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 19 globally 73
Local Freshness
Rank 14 globally 83
Local Authenticity
Rank 3 globally 95

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

49
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 72 globally 27
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

61
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 93 globally 58
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70
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 26 globally 85
E-Government
Rank 85 globally 79
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 106 globally 63
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 122 globally 59
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 66 globally 59
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 106 globally 63
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 93 globally 70
Border Openness
Rank 78 globally 79
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 58 globally 74
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 2 globally 98
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 14 globally 81
Remote Work Legality
Rank 123 globally 54
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 128 globally 62
Remote Job Market
Rank 102 globally 64
Coworking Density
Rank 5 globally 92
Nomad Community
Rank 6 globally 93
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 106 globally 56
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 69
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 70
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 123 globally 58
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 89 globally 65
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 118 globally 58
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 67
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 80 globally 74
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 80 globally 72
Residence Status Stability
Rank 117 globally 62
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 82 globally 69
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 82 globally 79
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

53
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 144 globally 40
Local Language Barrier
Rank 132 globally 52
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 120 globally 60
Expat Community Size
Rank 124 globally 36
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 125 globally 60
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 43 globally 78
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 89 globally 56
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 65 globally 71
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 55
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 83 globally 66
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 113 globally 48
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 94 globally 61
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 106 globally 59
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 63
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Hotel Quality
Rank 73 globally 67
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 89 globally 66
Accommodation Availability
Rank 32 globally 76
Booking & Transparency
Rank 98 globally 66

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

69
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Travel Services
Rank 83 globally 68
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 99 globally 72
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 94 globally 70
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 16 globally 84
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 62 globally 74
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 33 globally 81
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 24 globally 82
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 35 globally 87
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 22 globally 84
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 62 globally 75

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

75
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Hotel Cost
Rank 154 globally 72
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 151 globally 73
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 136 globally 79
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 198 globally 63
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 33 globally 83
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 136 globally 81
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

58
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Press Freedom
Rank 147 globally 48
Democracy Index
Rank 126 globally 58
Personal Freedom
Rank 111 globally 66
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 134 globally 55

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

65
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 129 globally 95
PISA Score
Rank 96 globally 44
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 117 globally 41
Education Expenditure
Rank 111 globally 72
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 25
Housing Support Score
Rank 135 globally 35
Social Mobility Score
Rank 136 globally 41
Social Cohesion
Rank 148 globally 48
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Gender Equality
Rank 152 globally 49
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 161 globally 44
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 93 globally 56
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 83 globally 58
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 91 globally 57

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

71
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 40 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 69 globally 61
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 68 globally 64
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 59 globally 69
Pride Culture
Rank 54 globally 71
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Disability Support Score
Rank 125 globally 45
Public Accessibility
Rank 108 globally 50
Digital Accessibility
Rank 91 globally 57
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 105 globally 57

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

65
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 102 globally 78
Secularization Score
Rank 70 globally 51
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 92 globally 40
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

10 indicators

61
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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 63 globally 78
Foreign Population Share
Rank 182 globally 28
Population Density
Rank 86 globally 62
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 115 globally 28