Country profile

Morocco: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Morocco is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 58.49 points
Global rank Rank 129 globally
Continental rank Rank 8 in Africa

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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 Morocco

Why is Morocco especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Morocco?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Morocco 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

Morocco 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Morocco

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 79 globally 92
Petty Crime Index
Rank 121 globally 54
Women's Safety
Rank 133 globally 54
Organized Crime
Rank 136 globally 48
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 122 globally 76
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 110 globally 75
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 150 globally 82
Political Violence
Rank 133 globally 77
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 167 globally 76
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

54
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Flood Risk
Rank 159 globally 40
Storm Risk
Rank 108 globally 75
Earthquake Risk
Rank 134 globally 62
Drought Risk
Rank 193 globally 30
Wildfire Risk
Rank 120 globally 48
Landslide Risk
Rank 159 globally 43
Tsunami Risk
Rank 152 globally 49
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

50
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State Surveillance
Rank 174 globally 44
Internet Censorship
Rank 155 globally 54
Internet Freedom
Rank 150 globally 54
Data Protection Laws
Rank 128 globally 48
VPN Access
Rank 162 globally 57
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 134 globally 55
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Rule of Law
Rank 128 globally 49
Property Rights Security
Rank 105 globally 56
Corruption Perception
Rank 142 globally 38
Police Effectiveness
Rank 121 globally 57
Expropriation Risk
Rank 113 globally 57
Extradition Risk
Rank 45 globally 51

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 145 globally 55
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 125 globally 55
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 150 globally 50
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 127 globally 58
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 133 globally 64
Emergency Care
Rank 143 globally 53
Medicine Access
Rank 143 globally 59
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 129 globally 57
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 164 globally 53
Doctor Density
Rank 158 globally 25
Hospital Beds
Rank 195 globally 15
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 110 globally 92
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 147 globally 46

Environmental Health

6 indicators

52
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 135 globally 64
Noise Pollution
Rank 210 globally 33
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 119 globally 82
Sanitation
Rank 210 globally 21
Waste Management
Rank 82 globally 52
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Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 73
Infectious Diseases
Rank 135 globally 70
Obesity Rate
Rank 98 globally 73
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 140 globally 39
Mental Health
Rank 107 globally 64
Suicide Rate
Rank 30 globally 88
Maternal Mortality
Rank 147 globally 51
Vaccination Rate
Rank 27 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 24 globally 85
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 48 globally 85
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 119 globally 84
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 158 globally 42
Social Security Burden
Rank 201 globally 47
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 166 globally 96
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 132 globally 62
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 47 globally 74
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 71 globally 68
Capital Market Depth
Rank 124 globally 61
Business Credit Access
Rank 127 globally 58
Investor Protection
Rank 107 globally 54
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 64 globally 66
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 141 globally 47
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 136 globally 50

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 127 globally 40
Banking Stability
Rank 111 globally 76
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 154 globally 41
ATM Availability
Rank 142 globally 66
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 165 globally 39
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 190 globally 62

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

26
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 86 globally 35
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 208 globally 20
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 146 globally 53
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 150 globally 8

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

68
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 218 globally 13
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 127 globally 60
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 195 globally 46
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

70
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 158 globally 47
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 158 globally 46
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 109 globally 59
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 95
Central Bank Independence
Rank 108 globally 67
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 78 globally 68
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 109 globally 75
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 137 globally 32
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 130 globally 30
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 165 globally 57
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 127 globally 61
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 126 globally 33
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

69
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 92 globally 51
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 73 globally 68
Electricity Cost
Rank 73 globally 81
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 162 globally 82
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 117 globally 94

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

74
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 62 globally 70
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 50 globally 85
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 90 globally 66
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 129 globally 60
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 124 globally 57
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 61 globally 87
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 100 globally 71

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 81 globally 80
Burger Menu Price
Rank 77 globally 93
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

76
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 118 globally 63
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 98 globally 94
Car Purchase Index
Rank 138 globally 4
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 141 globally 91
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 13 globally 98
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 37 globally 97
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 25 globally 78

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 7 globally 94
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 124 globally 74
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 55 globally 91
Local Services Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 66 globally 48
Rail Network Density
Rank 81 globally 29
Airport Connectivity
Rank 43 globally 69
Port Connectivity
Rank 23 globally 55
49
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Road Quality
Rank 57 globally 64
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 166 globally 49
Traffic Deaths
Rank 158 globally 55
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

70
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Power Outages
Rank 83 globally 90
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 121 globally 39
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 96 globally 55
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 149 globally 18
Mobile Speed
Rank 89 globally 60
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 83 globally 60
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

51
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 117 globally 60
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 118 globally 58
Burnout Risk
Rank 114 globally 50
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 14 globally 98
Rainy Days
Rank 38 globally 82
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 185 globally 78
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

49
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Beach Quality
Rank 86 globally 69
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 216 globally 7
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 163 globally 17

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

46
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 99 globally 44
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 205 globally 35
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 81 globally 47
Recovery Time
Rank 144 globally 63

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

44
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 101 globally 34
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 34 globally 45
Music & Nightlife
Rank 75 globally 48
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 168 globally 35
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 14 globally 85
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 18 globally 76
Restaurant Density
Rank 28 globally 74
Street Food Scene
Rank 16 globally 81
Local Market Quality
Rank 13 globally 81
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 37 globally 61
Local Freshness
Rank 22 globally 77
Local Authenticity
Rank 14 globally 79

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

47
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 115 globally 18
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 134 globally 45
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 171 globally 55
E-Government
Rank 117 globally 69
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 118 globally 60
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 148 globally 53
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 88 globally 52
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 127 globally 57
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 146 globally 56
Border Openness
Rank 168 globally 43
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 119 globally 56
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 106 globally 89
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 156 globally 33
Remote Work Legality
Rank 127 globally 53
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 124 globally 63
Remote Job Market
Rank 131 globally 56
Coworking Density
Rank 57 globally 61
Nomad Community
Rank 74 globally 51
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 142 globally 44
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 143 globally 54
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 127 globally 57
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 133 globally 54
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 144 globally 52
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 70
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 138 globally 55
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 149 globally 53
Residence Status Stability
Rank 141 globally 56
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 137 globally 53
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 149 globally 28
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 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 156 globally 44
Integration Ease
Rank 146 globally 58
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 154 globally 53
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 160 globally 51
International Schools
Rank 140 globally 40
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 168 globally 42
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 174 globally 28
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 169 globally 35
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 30
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 48
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 107 globally 49
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 127 globally 54
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 127 globally 53
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 96 globally 60
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 131 globally 54
Accommodation Availability
Rank 66 globally 65
Booking & Transparency
Rank 131 globally 56

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

61
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 69 globally 59
Digital Travel Services
Rank 113 globally 59
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 132 globally 63
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 129 globally 61
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 57 globally 59
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 118 globally 61
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 120 globally 62
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 67 globally 62
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 83 globally 73
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 97 globally 68
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 169 globally 49

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 57 globally 93
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 72 globally 90
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 102 globally 67
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

43
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Press Freedom
Rank 179 globally 34
Democracy Index
Rank 147 globally 49
Personal Freedom
Rank 171 globally 51
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 165 globally 33

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

62
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 187 globally 77
PISA Score
Rank 138 globally 32
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 126 globally 36
Education Expenditure
Rank 40 globally 93
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 126 globally 37
Social Mobility Score
Rank 132 globally 42
Social Cohesion
Rank 154 globally 47
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Gender Equality
Rank 179 globally 44
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 161 globally 44
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 165 globally 34
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 177 globally 28
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

19
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 173 globally 23
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 178 globally 23
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 173 globally 21
Pride Culture
Rank 176 globally 17
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Disability Support Score
Rank 145 globally 41
Public Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 42
Digital Accessibility
Rank 135 globally 45
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 159 globally 43

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

20
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 197 globally 27
Secularization Score
Rank 199 globally 17
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 214 globally 8
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 199 globally 21

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 97 globally 44
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 119 globally 56
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19