Country profile

Mongolia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Mongolia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Dining & Going Out, Food & Basic Goods and Conflicts & Political Security 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, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 60.43 points
Global rank Rank 103 globally
Continental rank Rank 18 in Asia

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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 Mongolia

Why is Mongolia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Mongolia?

Dining & Going Out, Food & Basic Goods and Conflicts & Political Security 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, Food & Culinary Culture and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Mongolia 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

Mongolia 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 safety, stability and risk exposure 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 Mongolia

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

69
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Homicide Rate
Rank 156 globally 82
Petty Crime Index
Rank 116 globally 55
Women's Safety
Rank 110 globally 59
Organized Crime
Rank 81 globally 58
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 86 globally 83
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 94 globally 88
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

63
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Flood Risk
Rank 89 globally 52
Storm Risk
Rank 157 globally 60
Earthquake Risk
Rank 118 globally 65
Drought Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
Wildfire Risk
Rank 73 globally 61
Landslide Risk
Rank 99 globally 56
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 133 globally 91

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

65
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State Surveillance
Rank 101 globally 67
Internet Censorship
Rank 107 globally 72
Internet Freedom
Rank 105 globally 66
Data Protection Laws
Rank 123 globally 49
VPN Access
Rank 105 globally 74
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 106 globally 60
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Rule of Law
Rank 128 globally 49
Property Rights Security
Rank 134 globally 48
Corruption Perception
Rank 160 globally 33
Police Effectiveness
Rank 116 globally 58
Expropriation Risk
Rank 130 globally 54
Extradition Risk
Rank 17 globally 55

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

60
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Political Stability
Rank 98 globally 66
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 125 globally 55
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 127 globally 55
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 102 globally 63
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 161 globally 57
Emergency Care
Rank 95 globally 64
Medicine Access
Rank 115 globally 64
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 102 globally 63
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 192 globally 39
Doctor Density
Rank 27 globally 80
Hospital Beds
Rank 6 globally 84
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 126 globally 88
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 64 globally 69
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 122 globally 53

Environmental Health

6 indicators

55
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 178 globally 45
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 184 globally 50
Sanitation
Rank 111 globally 72
Waste Management
Rank 109 globally 40
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Life Expectancy
Rank 139 globally 64
Infectious Diseases
Rank 139 globally 69
Obesity Rate
Rank 128 globally 69
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 121 globally 45
Mental Health
Rank 163 globally 56
Suicide Rate
Rank 217 globally 29
Maternal Mortality
Rank 120 globally 61
Vaccination Rate
Rank 44 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 197 globally 45
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 95 globally 79
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 97 globally 86
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 119 globally 72
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
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 82 globally 74
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 86 globally 48
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 172 globally 57
Capital Market Depth
Rank 133 globally 59
Business Credit Access
Rank 121 globally 59
Investor Protection
Rank 145 globally 45
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 143 globally 46
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 189 globally 59
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 84 globally 65
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 89 globally 63

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

68
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 62 globally 89
ATM Availability
Rank 139 globally 67
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

39
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 86 globally 35
Crypto Regulation
Rank 96 globally 46
Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 45
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 114 globally 15
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 87 globally 76
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 95 globally 12

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

67
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 3 globally 94
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 67 globally 81
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 24 globally 68
Days to Register a Company
Rank 129 globally 51

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

63
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 119 globally 59
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 183 globally 65
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 45
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 109 globally 59
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 111 globally 87
Central Bank Independence
Rank 173 globally 57
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 153 globally 53
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 201 globally 38
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 34
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 105 globally 39
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 107 globally 77
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 4 globally 99
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 112 globally 65
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 141 globally 29
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

69
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 92 globally 51
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 80 globally 66
Electricity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 189 globally 64
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

92
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 19 globally 88
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 20 globally 92
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 13 globally 96
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 28 globally 88
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 17 globally 89
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 22 globally 96
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 43 globally 87

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 51 globally 97
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 25 globally 98
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

81
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 39 globally 77
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 130 globally 5
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 25 globally 86
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 13 globally 98
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
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 70 globally 92
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 39 globally 93
Local Services Cost
Rank 82 globally 85
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 91 globally 46
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 197 globally 25
Traffic Congestion
Rank 63 globally 62
Road Density
Rank 201 globally 43
Traffic Deaths
Rank 165 globally 54
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

67
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Power Outages
Rank 127 globally 82
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 131 globally 25
CO2 Intensity
Rank 226 globally 4
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 131 globally 46
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 116 globally 40
Mobile Speed
Rank 109 globally 55
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

44
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Transit Coverage
Rank 89 globally 52
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

51
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 168 globally 44
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 160 globally 51
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

66
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 216 globally 25
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 26 globally 85
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 229 globally 13

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

39
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 79 globally 51
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 96 globally 66
Biodiversity Index
Rank 155 globally 54
Forest Cover
Rank 181 globally 12

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

46
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 108 globally 42
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 170 globally 46
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 39
Recovery Time
Rank 149 globally 62

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 203 globally 52
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 165 globally 27
Restaurant Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Street Food Scene
Rank 164 globally 28
Local Market Quality
Rank 149 globally 38
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 154 globally 27
Local Freshness
Rank 145 globally 42
Local Authenticity
Rank 162 globally 28

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 102 globally 94
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 162 globally 48
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 59 globally 70
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 126 globally 48
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 118 globally 50
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 127 globally 65
E-Government
Rank 125 globally 66
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 111 globally 62
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 117 globally 60
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 145 globally 37
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 159 globally 49
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 146 globally 56
Border Openness
Rank 165 globally 44
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 147 globally 48
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 142 globally 35
Remote Work Legality
Rank 127 globally 53
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 81 globally 72
Remote Job Market
Rank 108 globally 62
Coworking Density
Rank 136 globally 35
Nomad Community
Rank 165 globally 25
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 110 globally 54
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 136 globally 56
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 122 globally 61
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 95 globally 64
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 119 globally 57
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 60
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 59
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 133 globally 57
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 132 globally 56
Residence Status Stability
Rank 119 globally 61
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 131 globally 55
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 166 globally 24
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 160 globally 36
Local Language Barrier
Rank 175 globally 39
Integration Ease
Rank 169 globally 55
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 139 globally 56
Expat Community Size
Rank 197 globally 23
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 153 globally 53
International Schools
Rank 177 globally 34
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 133 globally 52
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 112 globally 48
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 110 globally 56
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 104 globally 53
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 51
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 59 globally 59
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 116 globally 56
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 120 globally 54
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 63
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Hotel Quality
Rank 139 globally 50
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 122 globally 56
Accommodation Availability
Rank 154 globally 39
Booking & Transparency
Rank 119 globally 59

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

58
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 135 globally 42
Digital Travel Services
Rank 105 globally 62
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 99 globally 72
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 150 globally 56
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 117 globally 44
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 144 globally 53
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 188 globally 48
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 137 globally 46
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 209 globally 24
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 193 globally 38
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 151 globally 54

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

89
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Hotel Cost
Rank 80 globally 89
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 80 globally 90
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 80 globally 87
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 126 globally 63
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

66
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Press Freedom
Rank 112 globally 58
Democracy Index
Rank 102 globally 66
Personal Freedom
Rank 84 globally 70
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 100 globally 67

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 27 globally 75
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 80
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 33 globally 80
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 173 globally 10
Housing Support Score
Rank 141 globally 33
Social Mobility Score
Rank 116 globally 46
Social Cohesion
Rank 97 globally 58
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Gender Equality
Rank 95 globally 62
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 102 globally 59
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 113 globally 51
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 111 globally 51
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 109 globally 53

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

40
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 105 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 111 globally 39
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 109 globally 46
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 107 globally 40
Pride Culture
Rank 104 globally 35
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Disability Support Score
Rank 110 globally 48
Public Accessibility
Rank 123 globally 46
Digital Accessibility
Rank 122 globally 48
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 99 globally 58

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 116 globally 76
Secularization Score
Rank 61 globally 53
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 81 globally 84
Population Growth
Rank 88 globally 48
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 99 globally 64
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 1 globally 100
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42