Country profile

Monaco: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Monaco is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Internet & Connectivity and Wages & Purchasing Power stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 72.63 points
Global rank Rank 28 globally
Continental rank Rank 24 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 Monaco

Why is Monaco especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Monaco?

Conflicts & Political Security, Internet & Connectivity and Wages & Purchasing Power show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Food & Basic Goods.

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

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 Monaco 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

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

All ratings and indicators for Monaco

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

87
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Homicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Petty Crime Index
Rank 5 globally 91
Women's Safety
Rank 8 globally 87
Organized Crime
Rank 12 globally 74
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 2 globally 97
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 2 globally 98
Political Violence
Rank 4 globally 94
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 4 globally 96
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

68
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Flood Risk
Rank 46 globally 64
Storm Risk
Rank 152 globally 62
Earthquake Risk
Rank 113 globally 66
Drought Risk
Rank 150 globally 56
Wildfire Risk
Rank 8 globally 94
Landslide Risk
Rank 99 globally 56
Tsunami Risk
Rank 100 globally 68
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

87
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State Surveillance
Rank 17 globally 86
Internet Censorship
Rank 13 globally 91
Internet Freedom
Rank 13 globally 87
Data Protection Laws
Rank 38 globally 85
VPN Access
Rank 16 globally 91
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 25 globally 75
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Rule of Law
Rank 13 globally 84
Property Rights Security
Rank 11 globally 86
Corruption Perception
Rank 9 globally 81
Police Effectiveness
Rank 10 globally 87
Expropriation Risk
Rank 14 globally 89
Extradition Risk
Rank 140 globally 41

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

85
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Political Stability
Rank 5 globally 90
Economic Resilience
Rank 5 globally 85
Government Efficiency
Rank 14 globally 85
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 18 globally 78
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 9 globally 83
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 8 globally 87
Emergency Care
Rank 3 globally 88
Medicine Access
Rank 5 globally 86
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 10 globally 87
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 18 globally 89
Doctor Density
Rank 2 globally 96
Hospital Beds
Rank 1 globally 94
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 218 globally 21
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 20 globally 82

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 46 globally 90
Noise Pollution
Rank 197 globally 37
UV Radiation
Rank 54 globally 54
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 1 globally 100
Waste Management
Rank 29 globally 82
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Life Expectancy
Rank 1 globally 100
Infectious Diseases
Rank 1 globally 99
Obesity Rate
Rank 84 globally 75
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 13 globally 82
Mental Health
Rank 1 globally 85
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 77 globally 93
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 169 globally 51
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 138 globally 75
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 180 globally 53
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 191 globally 81
Territorial Tax System
Rank 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 7 globally 92
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 105 globally 28
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 5 globally 81
Capital Market Depth
Rank 8 globally 82
Business Credit Access
Rank 29 globally 77
Investor Protection
Rank 6 globally 85
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 18 globally 79
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 8 globally 85
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 32 globally 75
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 63 globally 71

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 27 globally 69
Banking Stability
Rank 164 globally 65
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 108 globally 62
ATM Availability
Rank 10 globally 98
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 13 globally 61
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

50
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 96 globally 34
Crypto Regulation
Rank 63 globally 60
Legal Status
Rank 53 globally 67
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 80 globally 21
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 75 globally 17

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

46
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 229 globally 1
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 220 globally 18
65
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 17 globally 70
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

92
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 1 globally 100
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 13 globally 90
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 93
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 14 globally 78
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 83 globally 91
Central Bank Independence
Rank 15 globally 86
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 30 globally 80
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 97
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 3 globally 97
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 97
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 30 globally 89
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 15 globally 89
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

26
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 229 globally 1
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 229 globally 1
Electricity Cost
Rank 122 globally 64
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 212 globally 41
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 206 globally 68

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

21
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 208 globally 12
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 208 globally 21
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 216 globally 18
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 199 globally 20
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

30
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 226 globally 8
Burger Menu Price
Rank 225 globally 7
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 207 globally 29
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 178 globally 49
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 149 globally 73
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 199 globally 31

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

36
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Transit Cost
Rank 213 globally 37
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 224 globally 20
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 227 globally 25
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 228 globally 28
Car Purchase Index
Rank 1 globally 100
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 224 globally 22
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 229 globally 17
55
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Internet Cost
Rank 98 globally 65
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 172 globally 59
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 157 globally 76
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 228 globally 19

Personal Services

4 indicators

12
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Haircut Cost
Rank 228 globally 11
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 229 globally 8
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 228 globally 21
Local Services Cost
Rank 228 globally 7
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49
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Logistics Performance
Rank 16 globally 78
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 23 globally 80
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
87
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Road Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Traffic Congestion
Rank 139 globally 45
Road Density
Rank 1 globally 100
Traffic Deaths
Rank 1 globally 99
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 3 globally 95

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

73
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Power Outages
Rank 1 globally 100
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 25 globally 80
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 5 globally 97
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 5 globally 92
5G Coverage
Rank 9 globally 85

Public Transport

4 indicators

80
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Transit Coverage
Rank 6 globally 88
Transit Punctuality
Rank 3 globally 92
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 22 globally 55
Walkability Score
Rank 3 globally 82
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

74
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 21 globally 80
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 5 globally 75
Burnout Risk
Rank 6 globally 80
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 49 globally 71
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 67 globally 84
Rainy Days
Rank 41 globally 79
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 139 globally 67

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

36
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Beach Quality
Rank 105 globally 61
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 88 globally 70
Biodiversity Index
Rank 226 globally 26
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

75
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 18 globally 83
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 133 globally 55
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 26 globally 78
Recovery Time
Rank 8 globally 93

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

59
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 15 globally 89
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 28 globally 65
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 46 globally 53
Restaurant Density
Rank 39 globally 67
Street Food Scene
Rank 58 globally 51
Local Market Quality
Rank 51 globally 61
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 35 globally 64
Local Freshness
Rank 51 globally 68
Local Authenticity
Rank 51 globally 49

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

66
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 223 globally 0
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 33 globally 58
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 8 globally 85
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 96
Child Safety Score
Rank 12 globally 88
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 19 globally 50
Playground Density
Rank 23 globally 82

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

60
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 8 globally 90
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 227 globally 15
Pet Food Prices
Rank 228 globally 18
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 15 globally 80
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 27 globally 75
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
81
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 44 globally 82
E-Government
Rank 27 globally 89
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 24 globally 85
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 18 globally 90
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 15 globally 87
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 9 globally 98
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 25 globally 82
Border Openness
Rank 6 globally 98
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 19 globally 89
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 213 globally 34
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 91 globally 44
Remote Work Legality
Rank 3 globally 90
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 13 globally 92
Remote Job Market
Rank 26 globally 85
Coworking Density
Rank 66 globally 55
Nomad Community
Rank 36 globally 68
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 9 globally 95
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 95
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 88
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 14 globally 87
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 93
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 22 globally 89
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 16 globally 91
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 16 globally 94
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 118 globally 62
Residence Status Stability
Rank 15 globally 92
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 13 globally 94
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 68 globally 91
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

78
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 87 globally 62
Local Language Barrier
Rank 40 globally 72
Integration Ease
Rank 14 globally 86
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 31 globally 82
Expat Community Size
Rank 3 globally 92
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 39 globally 78
International Schools
Rank 7 globally 84
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 10 globally 87
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 22 globally 86
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 8 globally 92
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 86
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 6 globally 93
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 20 globally 76
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 21 globally 85
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 21 globally 84
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 26 globally 85
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Hotel Quality
Rank 15 globally 92
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 11 globally 95
Accommodation Availability
Rank 17 globally 84
Booking & Transparency
Rank 12 globally 94

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

88
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 25 globally 83
Digital Travel Services
Rank 10 globally 93
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 41 globally 87
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 22 globally 89
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 45 globally 64
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 23 globally 89
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 132 globally 60
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 30 globally 81
70
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 66 globally 78
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 33 globally 81
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 163 globally 51

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

4
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Hotel Cost
Rank 229 globally 0
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 229 globally 0
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 228 globally 1
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 229 globally 0
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 225 globally 25
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 45 globally 80
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 16 globally 88
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 228 globally 61
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

80
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Press Freedom
Rank 22 globally 78
Democracy Index
Rank 69 globally 75
Personal Freedom
Rank 26 globally 84
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 44 globally 81

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 39 globally 68
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 84 globally 50
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 92
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 27 globally 67
Gini Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 10 globally 85
Housing Support Score
Rank 23 globally 73
Social Mobility Score
Rank 20 globally 74
Social Cohesion
Rank 11 globally 85
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Gender Equality
Rank 15 globally 82
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 19 globally 84
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 22 globally 86
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 21 globally 87
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 18 globally 88

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

82
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 57 globally 77
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 27 globally 82
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 18 globally 89
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 51 globally 77
Pride Culture
Rank 27 globally 80
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Disability Support Score
Rank 23 globally 84
Public Accessibility
Rank 11 globally 88
Digital Accessibility
Rank 14 globally 87
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 21 globally 86

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

73
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 31 globally 63
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

54
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Median Age
Rank 229 globally 0
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 173 globally 26
Net Migration Rate
Rank 15 globally 77
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Density
Rank 228 globally 0
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 28 globally 65