Country profile

Montenegro: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Montenegro 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 Conflicts & Political Security, Real Estate & Property and Communication & Digital 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, Public Transport and Wages & Purchasing Power.

Overall rating 65.58 points
Global rank Rank 59 globally
Continental rank Rank 39 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 Montenegro

Why is Montenegro 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 Montenegro?

Conflicts & Political Security, Real Estate & Property and Communication & Digital 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, Public Transport and Wages & Purchasing Power.

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

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 Montenegro 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

Montenegro 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; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Montenegro

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

71
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Homicide Rate
Rank 39 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 79 globally 64
Women's Safety
Rank 84 globally 63
Organized Crime
Rank 146 globally 47
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 91 globally 82
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 115 globally 62
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 95 globally 82
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

64
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Flood Risk
Rank 89 globally 52
Storm Risk
Rank 104 globally 76
Earthquake Risk
Rank 134 globally 62
Drought Risk
Rank 43 globally 80
Wildfire Risk
Rank 169 globally 39
Landslide Risk
Rank 162 globally 42
Tsunami Risk
Rank 119 globally 59
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

69
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State Surveillance
Rank 90 globally 69
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 93 globally 68
Data Protection Laws
Rank 79 globally 63
VPN Access
Rank 95 globally 77
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 106 globally 60
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Rule of Law
Rank 96 globally 56
Property Rights Security
Rank 98 globally 58
Corruption Perception
Rank 115 globally 45
Police Effectiveness
Rank 104 globally 63
Expropriation Risk
Rank 93 globally 62
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

61
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Political Stability
Rank 104 globally 64
Economic Resilience
Rank 158 globally 54
Government Efficiency
Rank 98 globally 60
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 35 globally 71
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 58 globally 70
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 96 globally 70
Emergency Care
Rank 62 globally 69
Medicine Access
Rank 83 globally 70
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 54 globally 74
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 67
Doctor Density
Rank 74 globally 66
Hospital Beds
Rank 56 globally 56
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 93 globally 61

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 114 globally 71
Noise Pollution
Rank 67 globally 62
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 102 globally 88
Sanitation
Rank 134 globally 58
Waste Management
Rank 108 globally 41
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 135 globally 70
Obesity Rate
Rank 66 globally 79
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 6 globally 85
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 28 globally 97
Vaccination Rate
Rank 216 globally 60
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 218 globally 34
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 170 globally 70
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 174 globally 72
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 188 globally 51
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 204 globally 34
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 173 globally 93
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 187 globally 47
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 76 globally 58
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 161 globally 59
Capital Market Depth
Rank 124 globally 61
Business Credit Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Investor Protection
Rank 92 globally 59
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 45 globally 70
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 168 globally 64
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 90 globally 64
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 96 globally 60

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

70
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 83 globally 48
Banking Stability
Rank 146 globally 71
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 121 globally 80
Fintech Development
Rank 96 globally 69
ATM Availability
Rank 31 globally 91
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 79 globally 72
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

46
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 30 globally 66
Crypto Regulation
Rank 86 globally 49
Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 48
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 94 globally 18
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 100 globally 70
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 95 globally 12

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

82
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 52 globally 86
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

68
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 74 globally 71
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 145 globally 81
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 155 globally 48
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 122 globally 65
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 215 globally 20
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 116 globally 35
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 201 globally 39
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 156 globally 49
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 100 globally 43
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

60
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 135 globally 39
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 131 globally 52
Electricity Cost
Rank 73 globally 81
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 181 globally 69
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

50
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 108 globally 50
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 102 globally 65
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 164 globally 34
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 45
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 51
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 148 globally 51
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 140 globally 55

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

78
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 136 globally 74
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 146 globally 83
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 144 globally 57
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 115 globally 8
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 141 globally 91
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 39 globally 81
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 48 globally 95
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 70 globally 71

Personal Services

4 indicators

81
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Haircut Cost
Rank 118 globally 77
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 102 globally 83
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 88 globally 86
Local Services Cost
Rank 113 globally 76
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 39 globally 63
Airport Connectivity
Rank 114 globally 39
Port Connectivity
Rank 111 globally 20
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Road Quality
Rank 65 globally 62
Traffic Congestion
Rank 56 globally 65
Road Density
Rank 84 globally 63
Traffic Deaths
Rank 71 globally 83
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 94 globally 15

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

78
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 81 globally 48
CO2 Intensity
Rank 54 globally 59
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 72 globally 65
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 51 globally 81
Mobile Speed
Rank 68 globally 68
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

43
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 78 globally 60
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 174 globally 69
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

74
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 16 globally 81
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 77 globally 74
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 27 globally 82

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

64
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 75 globally 53
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 72 globally 51
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 49 globally 57
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 74 globally 27
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 66 globally 34
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 67 globally 72
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 93 globally 42
Restaurant Density
Rank 103 globally 47
Street Food Scene
Rank 94 globally 44
Local Market Quality
Rank 65 globally 58
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 94 globally 43
Local Freshness
Rank 58 globally 66
Local Authenticity
Rank 82 globally 43

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

56
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 93
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 63 globally 32
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 107 globally 77
Child Safety Score
Rank 55 globally 72
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 73 globally 58

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 91 globally 60
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 104 globally 62
Pet Food Prices
Rank 100 globally 60
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 79 globally 81
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 89 globally 67
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 72 globally 73
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 103 globally 47
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 64 globally 75
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 76 globally 73
Border Openness
Rank 95 globally 73
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 86 globally 65
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 91 globally 44
Remote Work Legality
Rank 137 globally 51
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 87 globally 70
Remote Job Market
Rank 88 globally 67
Coworking Density
Rank 74 globally 51
Nomad Community
Rank 83 globally 48
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 103 globally 57
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 67
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 95 globally 64
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 89 globally 65
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 78 globally 69
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 74 globally 77
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 80 globally 74
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 73 globally 73
Residence Status Stability
Rank 92 globally 70
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 88 globally 68
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 109 globally 61
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

58
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 100 globally 56
Local Language Barrier
Rank 104 globally 60
Integration Ease
Rank 108 globally 66
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 85 globally 67
Expat Community Size
Rank 91 globally 42
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 81 globally 67
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 115 globally 58
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 102 globally 52
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 109 globally 57
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 54
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 96 globally 62
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 53 globally 60
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 81 globally 65
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 86 globally 64
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 69
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 103 globally 59
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 74 globally 71
Accommodation Availability
Rank 85 globally 59
Booking & Transparency
Rank 72 globally 73

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

70
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 69 globally 59
Digital Travel Services
Rank 66 globally 72
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 77
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 81 globally 72
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 75 globally 54
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 69 globally 71
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 17 globally 86
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 83 globally 58
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 59 globally 80
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 46 globally 78
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 24 globally 85

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

77
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Hotel Cost
Rank 137 globally 76
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 142 globally 75
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 130 globally 81
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 135 globally 80
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 155 globally 74
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 204 globally 77
Off-Season Usability
Rank 76 globally 73
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 78 globally 71
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

63
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Press Freedom
Rank 99 globally 64
Democracy Index
Rank 115 globally 63
Personal Freedom
Rank 106 globally 67
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 131 globally 57

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

71
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 101 globally 43
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 81 globally 82
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 49 globally 53
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 64 globally 51
Social Mobility Score
Rank 90 globally 52
Social Cohesion
Rank 83 globally 62
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Gender Equality
Rank 95 globally 62
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 96 globally 61
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 93 globally 56
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 90 globally 57
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 89 globally 58

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

55
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 70 globally 65
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 85 globally 49
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 87 globally 54
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 78 globally 53
Pride Culture
Rank 79 globally 48
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Disability Support Score
Rank 76 globally 59
Public Accessibility
Rank 77 globally 57
Digital Accessibility
Rank 73 globally 64
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 74 globally 66

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 116 globally 76
Secularization Score
Rank 59 globally 54
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 94 globally 69

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 170 globally 40
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 197 globally 18
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 103 globally 62
Foreign Population Share
Rank 82 globally 54
Population Density
Rank 65 globally 66
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53