Country profile

Montserrat: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Montserrat is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Language & Integration 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 Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 62.15 points
Global rank Rank 87 globally
Continental rank Rank 19 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 Montserrat

Why is Montserrat especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Montserrat?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Language & Integration 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 Arts & Entertainment.

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

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 Montserrat 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

Montserrat 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 residence, visas and settling abroad 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 Montserrat

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

78
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Homicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Petty Crime Index
Rank 27 globally 77
Women's Safety
Rank 33 globally 76
Organized Crime
Rank 16 globally 72
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
94
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 17 globally 90
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 16 globally 94
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

39
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Flood Risk
Rank 89 globally 52
Storm Risk
Rank 213 globally 19
Earthquake Risk
Rank 191 globally 33
Drought Risk
Rank 142 globally 58
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 119 globally 51
Tsunami Risk
Rank 189 globally 37
Volcano Risk
Rank 219 globally 22

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

78
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State Surveillance
Rank 45 globally 79
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 47 globally 78
Data Protection Laws
Rank 85 globally 61
VPN Access
Rank 49 globally 86
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 20 globally 76
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Rule of Law
Rank 28 globally 78
Property Rights Security
Rank 35 globally 74
Corruption Perception
Rank 26 globally 74
Police Effectiveness
Rank 25 globally 79
Expropriation Risk
Rank 36 globally 76
Extradition Risk
Rank 140 globally 41

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

71
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Political Stability
Rank 28 globally 79
Economic Resilience
Rank 80 globally 64
Government Efficiency
Rank 32 globally 79
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 92 globally 61
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

65
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 111 globally 61
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 75 globally 74
Emergency Care
Rank 104 globally 62
Medicine Access
Rank 78 globally 71
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 67 globally 82
Doctor Density
Rank 147 globally 33
Hospital Beds
Rank 155 globally 28
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 165 globally 38
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 73 globally 64

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 16 globally 96
Noise Pollution
Rank 20 globally 75
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 66 globally 88
Waste Management
Rank 57 globally 68
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Life Expectancy
Rank 131 globally 66
Infectious Diseases
Rank 51 globally 85
Obesity Rate
Rank 108 globally 72
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 89 globally 53
Mental Health
Rank 83 globally 67
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 98 globally 71
Vaccination Rate
Rank 147 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 136 globally 59
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 179 globally 69
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

81
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 80 globally 88
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 96 globally 65
Business Credit Access
Rank 77 globally 69
Investor Protection
Rank 41 globally 73
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 96 globally 61
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 77 globally 66
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 63 globally 71

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

68
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 135 globally 39
Banking Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 146 globally 65
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

36
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 176 globally 19
Crypto Regulation
Rank 123 globally 41
Legal Status
Rank 125 globally 44
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

69
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 99 globally 60
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
56
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 149 globally 50
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 3 globally 96
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 62
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 122 globally 65
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 103 globally 63
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 197 globally 39
55
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 97 globally 46
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 107 globally 38
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 78
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 87 globally 69
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 73 globally 58
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

54
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 106 globally 46
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 179 globally 42
Electricity Cost
Rank 206 globally 30
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

50
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 142 globally 40
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 131 globally 50
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 132 globally 58
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 131 globally 53
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 139 globally 54
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 168 globally 57
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 163 globally 55
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 185 globally 55
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 184 globally 35
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

62
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 160 globally 52
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 213 globally 55
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 193 globally 68
Car Purchase Index
Rank 101 globally 12
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 1 globally 100
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 4 globally 99
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Internet Cost
Rank 211 globally 25
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 212 globally 40
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 212 globally 52
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 189 globally 45

Personal Services

4 indicators

57
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Haircut Cost
Rank 169 globally 55
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 165 globally 61
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 171 globally 58
Local Services Cost
Rank 167 globally 53
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 192 globally 15
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
53
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Road Quality
Rank 169 globally 34
Traffic Congestion
Rank 19 globally 79
Road Density
Rank 106 globally 58
Traffic Deaths
Rank 71 globally 83
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

56
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Power Outages
Rank 123 globally 83
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 221 globally 6
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 189 globally 11
CO2 Intensity
Rank 202 globally 17
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
42
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 102 globally 45
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

30
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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 26 globally 70
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 31 globally 75
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

61
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 88 globally 45
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 61 globally 83
Biodiversity Index
Rank 168 globally 51
Forest Cover
Rank 95 globally 47

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

47
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 163 globally 24
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 90 globally 65
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 26
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

30
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 174 globally 28
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 150 globally 59
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 203 globally 19
Restaurant Density
Rank 211 globally 18
Street Food Scene
Rank 207 globally 18
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 188 globally 18
Local Freshness
Rank 220 globally 18
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

51
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 164 globally 78
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 161 globally 42
Pet Food Prices
Rank 167 globally 42
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 17 globally 62
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
72
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 79 globally 76
E-Government
Rank 69 globally 82
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 42 globally 79
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 61 globally 77
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 125 globally 42
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 67 globally 74
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 36 globally 91
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 93 globally 64
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 13 globally 96
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 88 globally 60
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 42 globally 84
Remote Job Market
Rank 88 globally 67
Coworking Density
Rank 182 globally 24
Nomad Community
Rank 128 globally 36
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 87 globally 62
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 77
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 77
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 54 globally 74
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 74
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 62 globally 75
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 74 globally 77
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 58 globally 80
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 38 globally 77
Residence Status Stability
Rank 43 globally 81
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 60 globally 75
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

83
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 9 globally 95
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 14 globally 86
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 28 globally 83
Expat Community Size
Rank 37 globally 62
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 25 globally 85
International Schools
Rank 50 globally 55
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 38 globally 80
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 66 globally 66
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 62 globally 72
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 69
67
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 77
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 88 globally 52
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 87 globally 63
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 66 globally 70
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 84 globally 68
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Hotel Quality
Rank 129 globally 52
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 85 globally 67
Accommodation Availability
Rank 168 globally 36
Booking & Transparency
Rank 72 globally 73

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

64
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 155 globally 37
Digital Travel Services
Rank 113 globally 59
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 73 globally 80
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 46 globally 81
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 157 globally 36
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 97 globally 66
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 81 globally 69
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 156 globally 41
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 66 globally 78
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 106 globally 65
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 89 globally 69

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

71
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Hotel Cost
Rank 154 globally 72
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 156 globally 72
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 156 globally 72
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 168 globally 70
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 151 globally 82
Off-Season Usability
Rank 142 globally 65
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 133 globally 62
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

81
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Press Freedom
Rank 47 globally 73
Democracy Index
Rank 22 globally 83
Personal Freedom
Rank 16 globally 85
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 64 globally 78

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

63
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 88 globally 46
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 127 globally 35
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 63
Housing Support Score
Rank 103 globally 43
Social Mobility Score
Rank 90 globally 52
Social Cohesion
Rank 56 globally 72
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Gender Equality
Rank 27 globally 78
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 27 globally 79
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 61 globally 71
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 63 globally 69
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 63 globally 69

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

52
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 97 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 72 globally 59
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 84 globally 55
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 68 globally 66
Pride Culture
Rank 88 globally 44
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Disability Support Score
Rank 76 globally 59
Public Accessibility
Rank 68 globally 61
Digital Accessibility
Rank 69 globally 66
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 65 globally 69

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 50 globally 85
Secularization Score
Rank 105 globally 44
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 145 globally 32
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 227 globally 10
Urbanization Rate
Rank 225 globally 0
Foreign Population Share
Rank 16 globally 95
Population Density
Rank 26 globally 77
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42