Country profile

Namibia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Namibia is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Vacation Costs and Personal Services 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 Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 58.02 points
Global rank Rank 136 globally
Continental rank Rank 10 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 Namibia

Why is Namibia 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 Namibia?

Conflicts & Political Security, Vacation Costs and Personal Services 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 Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Namibia 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

Namibia 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 Namibia

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

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Homicide Rate
Rank 186 globally 72
Petty Crime Index
Rank 131 globally 51
Women's Safety
Rank 137 globally 53
Organized Crime
Rank 92 globally 55
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 106 globally 79
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

64
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Flood Risk
Rank 104 globally 49
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 33 globally 89
Drought Risk
Rank 206 globally 22
Wildfire Risk
Rank 192 globally 22
Landslide Risk
Rank 33 globally 78
Tsunami Risk
Rank 104 globally 67
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

70
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State Surveillance
Rank 74 globally 72
Internet Censorship
Rank 75 globally 77
Internet Freedom
Rank 83 globally 70
Data Protection Laws
Rank 102 globally 55
VPN Access
Rank 81 globally 79
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 94 globally 63
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Rule of Law
Rank 89 globally 58
Property Rights Security
Rank 101 globally 57
Corruption Perception
Rank 107 globally 48
Police Effectiveness
Rank 104 globally 63
Expropriation Risk
Rank 88 globally 63
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 85 globally 70
Economic Resilience
Rank 165 globally 53
Government Efficiency
Rank 96 globally 61
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 143 globally 51
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 162 globally 49
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 96 globally 70
Emergency Care
Rank 143 globally 53
Medicine Access
Rank 109 globally 65
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 133 globally 56
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 136 globally 62
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 12 globally 91
Doctor Density
Rank 166 globally 20
Hospital Beds
Rank 93 globally 44
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 126 globally 88
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 129 globally 51
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 124 globally 67
Noise Pollution
Rank 20 globally 75
UV Radiation
Rank 87 globally 38
Tap Water Safety
Rank 124 globally 78
Sanitation
Rank 170 globally 39
Waste Management
Rank 180 globally 15
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Life Expectancy
Rank 180 globally 50
Infectious Diseases
Rank 200 globally 37
Obesity Rate
Rank 79 globally 77
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 198 globally 19
Mental Health
Rank 163 globally 56
Suicide Rate
Rank 163 globally 47
Maternal Mortality
Rank 173 globally 38
Vaccination Rate
Rank 190 globally 74
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 87 globally 69
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 107 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 119 globally 84
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 158 globally 42
Social Security Burden
Rank 45 globally 87
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
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 189 globally 46
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 129 globally 20
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 142 globally 58
Business Credit Access
Rank 108 globally 61
Investor Protection
Rank 98 globally 57
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 118 globally 56
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 153 globally 66
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 128 globally 50
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 102 globally 58

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 127 globally 40
Banking Stability
Rank 111 globally 76
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 103 globally 66
ATM Availability
Rank 54 globally 85
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 134 globally 26
Crypto Regulation
Rank 119 globally 42
Legal Status
Rank 125 globally 44
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 105 globally 16
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 218 globally 26
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

68
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 107 globally 55
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 209 globally 23
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 144 globally 55
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 50 globally 63
Days to Register a Company
Rank 217 globally 19

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 149 globally 50
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 147 globally 80
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 145 globally 51
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 117 globally 58
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 105 globally 88
Central Bank Independence
Rank 101 globally 68
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 122 globally 60
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 207 globally 28
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 127 globally 35
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 117 globally 34
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 214 globally 24
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 196 globally 52
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 99 globally 67
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 91 globally 76
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 117 globally 94

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 88 globally 55
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 95 globally 69
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 92 globally 65
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 72
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 69 globally 72
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 83 globally 76
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 86 globally 72

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 107 globally 85
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 107 globally 92
Car Purchase Index
Rank 128 globally 6
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 77 globally 69

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 98 globally 83
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 86 globally 88
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 97 globally 81
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 153 globally 26
Port Connectivity
Rank 92 globally 22
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Road Quality
Rank 65 globally 62
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 206 globally 41
Traffic Deaths
Rank 182 globally 44
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 127 globally 82
Electrification Rate
Rank 186 globally 55
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 79 globally 53
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 172 globally 7
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 152 globally 30
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 181 globally 40
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 154 globally 52
Burnout Risk
Rank 114 globally 50
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 134 globally 58
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 56 globally 89
Rainy Days
Rank 16 globally 90
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 195 globally 72
Seasonal Variation
Rank 129 globally 71

Outdoor & Lifestyle

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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 186 globally 10

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 130 globally 56
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 150 globally 30
Recovery Time
Rank 98 globally 70

Arts & Entertainment

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 147 globally 32
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 182 globally 23
Restaurant Density
Rank 177 globally 26
Street Food Scene
Rank 186 globally 23
Local Market Quality
Rank 159 globally 34
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 169 globally 23
Local Freshness
Rank 156 globally 38
Local Authenticity
Rank 201 globally 22

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 172 globally 57
Child Safety Score
Rank 150 globally 52
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 115 globally 18
Playground Density
Rank 155 globally 35

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 117 globally 58
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 120 globally 68
E-Government
Rank 161 globally 55
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 147 globally 54
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 141 globally 54
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 137 globally 40
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 131 globally 56
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 139 globally 58
Border Openness
Rank 134 globally 54
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 149 globally 47
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 106 globally 89
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 20 globally 75
Remote Work Legality
Rank 172 globally 44
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 166 globally 51
Remote Job Market
Rank 121 globally 59
Coworking Density
Rank 144 globally 34
Nomad Community
Rank 142 globally 33
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 122 globally 51
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 122 globally 61
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 164 globally 49
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 115 globally 58
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 144 globally 52
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 117 globally 64
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 117 globally 63
Residence Status Stability
Rank 100 globally 66
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 111 globally 60
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 147 globally 30
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 183 globally 50
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 45 globally 72
Local Language Barrier
Rank 50 globally 70
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 85 globally 67
Expat Community Size
Rank 117 globally 37
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 74 globally 69
International Schools
Rank 106 globally 45
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 93 globally 65
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 84 globally 57
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 102 globally 60
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 61
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 111 globally 57
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 102 globally 50
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 127 globally 54
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 141 globally 49
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 107 globally 62
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Hotel Quality
Rank 158 globally 43
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 138 globally 52
Accommodation Availability
Rank 162 globally 37
Booking & Transparency
Rank 138 globally 55

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 151 globally 38
Digital Travel Services
Rank 134 globally 53
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 106 globally 70
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 153 globally 37
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 140 globally 54
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 101 globally 65
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 161 globally 40
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 135 globally 58
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 35 globally 82

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 75 globally 90
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 76 globally 91
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 98 globally 87
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 142 globally 65
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 155 globally 58
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 77 globally 67
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 82 globally 71
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 96 globally 71

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 149 globally 90
PISA Score
Rank 161 globally 22
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 157 globally 63
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 228 globally 0
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 156 globally 28
Social Mobility Score
Rank 176 globally 28
Social Cohesion
Rank 101 globally 57
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Gender Equality
Rank 70 globally 68
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 83 globally 63
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 90 globally 57
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 93 globally 56
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 91 globally 57

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 39
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 97 globally 44
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 105 globally 48
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 97 globally 45
Pride Culture
Rank 110 globally 33
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Disability Support Score
Rank 125 globally 45
Public Accessibility
Rank 128 globally 45
Digital Accessibility
Rank 134 globally 46
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 141 globally 48

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

65
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 77 globally 82
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 117 globally 72
Population Growth
Rank 65 globally 54
Net Migration Rate
Rank 78 globally 53
Urbanization Rate
Rank 144 globally 46
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 4 globally 96
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 125 globally 23