Country profile

Moldova: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Moldova is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation.

Overall rating 62.02 points
Global rank Rank 90 globally
Continental rank Rank 45 in Europe

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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 Moldova

Why is Moldova especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Moldova?

Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Moldova?

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 Moldova 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

Moldova 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Moldova

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

70
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Homicide Rate
Rank 108 globally 89
Petty Crime Index
Rank 102 globally 59
Women's Safety
Rank 103 globally 60
Organized Crime
Rank 149 globally 46
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 122 globally 76
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 178 globally 72
Political Violence
Rank 153 globally 72
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 197 globally 52
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

69
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Flood Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 134 globally 62
Drought Risk
Rank 134 globally 60
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 51 globally 67
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

63
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State Surveillance
Rank 122 globally 62
Internet Censorship
Rank 125 globally 64
Internet Freedom
Rank 120 globally 62
Data Protection Laws
Rank 79 globally 63
VPN Access
Rank 122 globally 71
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 134 globally 55
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Rule of Law
Rank 126 globally 50
Property Rights Security
Rank 134 globally 48
Corruption Perception
Rank 120 globally 43
Police Effectiveness
Rank 121 globally 57
Expropriation Risk
Rank 133 globally 53
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 158 globally 51
Economic Resilience
Rank 132 globally 58
Government Efficiency
Rank 132 globally 54
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 60 globally 66
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 111 globally 61
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 128 globally 65
Emergency Care
Rank 95 globally 64
Medicine Access
Rank 103 globally 66
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 107 globally 62
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 68
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 123 globally 66
Doctor Density
Rank 31 globally 79
Hospital Beds
Rank 23 globally 70
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 134 globally 87
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 54 globally 74
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 111 globally 56

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 92 globally 78
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 124 globally 78
Sanitation
Rank 111 globally 72
Waste Management
Rank 161 globally 22
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Life Expectancy
Rank 152 globally 61
Infectious Diseases
Rank 135 globally 70
Obesity Rate
Rank 108 globally 72
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 140 globally 39
Mental Health
Rank 163 globally 56
Suicide Rate
Rank 180 globally 45
Maternal Mortality
Rank 80 globally 75
Vaccination Rate
Rank 137 globally 87
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 217 globally 34
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 158 globally 73
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 140 globally 81
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 34 globally 87
Social Security Burden
Rank 188 globally 51
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 134 globally 75
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 82 globally 87
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 101 globally 68
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 61 globally 66
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 153 globally 60
Capital Market Depth
Rank 133 globally 59
Business Credit Access
Rank 127 globally 58
Investor Protection
Rank 125 globally 50
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 103 globally 60
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 168 globally 64
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 112 globally 57
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 123 globally 54

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 146 globally 71
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 136 globally 78
Fintech Development
Rank 116 globally 59
ATM Availability
Rank 62 globally 83
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 137 globally 46
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

47
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 18 globally 74
Crypto Regulation
Rank 114 globally 43
Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 45
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 94 globally 18
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 87 globally 76
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

83
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 99 globally 60
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 2 globally 95
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 3 globally 94
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 29 globally 70
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 87 globally 73
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 183 globally 48
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 119 globally 59
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 182 globally 66
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 44 globally 78
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 205 globally 56
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 127 globally 57
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 83 globally 91
Central Bank Independence
Rank 146 globally 61
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 62 globally 70
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 213 globally 21
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 140 globally 30
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 160 globally 21
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 97
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 99 globally 67
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 141 globally 29
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

67
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 56 globally 58
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 74 globally 67
Electricity Cost
Rank 107 globally 69
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 181 globally 69
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

66
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 105 globally 51
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 61 globally 83
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 136 globally 50
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 99 globally 70
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 67 globally 73
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 101 globally 70
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 143 globally 54

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

92
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 88 globally 91
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 25 globally 98
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 140 globally 3
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 5 globally 97
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 25 globally 96
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 57 globally 73

Personal Services

4 indicators

89
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Haircut Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 65 globally 93
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 55 globally 91
Local Services Cost
Rank 82 globally 85
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41
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 28 globally 75
Airport Connectivity
Rank 85 globally 49
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 155 globally 36
Traffic Congestion
Rank 105 globally 54
Road Density
Rank 123 globally 56
Traffic Deaths
Rank 143 globally 62
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 130 globally 6

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

68
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 115 globally 45
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 162 globally 18
CO2 Intensity
Rank 103 globally 44
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 84 globally 61
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 62 globally 74
Mobile Speed
Rank 74 globally 65
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

49
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 57 globally 25
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

63
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 90 globally 58
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 21 globally 93
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 130 globally 56
Burnout Risk
Rank 97 globally 55
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

66
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 160 globally 51
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 94 globally 71
Rainy Days
Rank 91 globally 68
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 195 globally 54

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

22
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 201 globally 8
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 158 globally 38
Biodiversity Index
Rank 191 globally 46
Forest Cover
Rank 165 globally 16

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

51
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 188 globally 40
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 90 globally 45
Recovery Time
Rank 48 globally 78

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 65 globally 48
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 84 globally 69
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 144 globally 31
Restaurant Density
Rank 142 globally 36
Street Food Scene
Rank 141 globally 32
Local Market Quality
Rank 108 globally 48
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 135 globally 33
Local Freshness
Rank 94 globally 56
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

45
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 166 globally 60
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
Playground Density
Rank 134 globally 40

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

55
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 128 globally 48
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 111 globally 70
E-Government
Rank 98 globally 75
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 98 globally 65
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 67
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 110 globally 46
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 104 globally 64
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 93 globally 70
Border Openness
Rank 113 globally 67
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 93 globally 64
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 20 globally 95
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 98 globally 43
Remote Work Legality
Rank 116 globally 55
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 91 globally 69
Remote Job Market
Rank 108 globally 62
Coworking Density
Rank 104 globally 43
Nomad Community
Rank 128 globally 36
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 129 globally 48
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 106 globally 63
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 102 globally 66
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 105 globally 62
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 59
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 64
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 105 globally 68
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 103 globally 68
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 93 globally 70
Residence Status Stability
Rank 106 globally 64
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 110 globally 61
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 116 globally 57
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 11 globally 5

Language & Integration

7 indicators

52
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 112 globally 52
Local Language Barrier
Rank 120 globally 55
Integration Ease
Rank 146 globally 58
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 104 globally 63
Expat Community Size
Rank 152 globally 29
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 105 globally 64
International Schools
Rank 140 globally 40
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 151 globally 47
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 126 globally 43
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 145 globally 42
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 137 globally 43
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 126 globally 54
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 88 globally 52
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 99 globally 60
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 101 globally 60
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 107 globally 62
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Hotel Quality
Rank 119 globally 56
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Accommodation Availability
Rank 108 globally 52
Booking & Transparency
Rank 94 globally 67

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

66
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 64 globally 61
Digital Travel Services
Rank 83 globally 68
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 106 globally 70
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 112 globally 66
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 99 globally 48
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 99 globally 65
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 207 globally 37
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 110 globally 51
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 202 globally 27
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 187 globally 41
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 196 globally 40

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

86
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Hotel Cost
Rank 88 globally 85
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 94 globally 84
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 47 globally 92
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 104 globally 70
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 74 globally 72
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

63
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Press Freedom
Rank 102 globally 63
Democracy Index
Rank 113 globally 64
Personal Freedom
Rank 111 globally 66
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 116 globally 60

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 119 globally 38
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 96 globally 48
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 25
Housing Support Score
Rank 119 globally 39
Social Mobility Score
Rank 109 globally 47
Social Cohesion
Rank 121 globally 54
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Gender Equality
Rank 100 globally 61
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 109 globally 58
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 128 globally 47
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 127 globally 45
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 129 globally 47

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

32
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 142 globally 19
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 125 globally 36
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 128 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 120 globally 36
Pride Culture
Rank 120 globally 29
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Disability Support Score
Rank 116 globally 47
Public Accessibility
Rank 96 globally 52
Digital Accessibility
Rank 87 globally 59
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 80 globally 63

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

61
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 122 globally 74
Secularization Score
Rank 65 globally 52
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 162 globally 43
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 214 globally 30
Urbanization Rate
Rank 173 globally 33
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 139 globally 55
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 7 globally 90
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53