Country profile

Nauru: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Nauru is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of safety, stability and risk exposure as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Finance & Taxes, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Vacation 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, Food & Culinary Culture and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 54.32 points
Global rank Rank 156 globally
Continental rank Rank 13 in Oceania

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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 Nauru

Why is Nauru especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Nauru?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Vacation 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, Food & Culinary Culture and Arts & Entertainment.

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

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 Nauru 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

Nauru 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions 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 Nauru

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

80
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Homicide Rate
Rank 88 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 46 globally 72
Women's Safety
Rank 76 globally 66
Organized Crime
Rank 14 globally 73
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 42 globally 89
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

77
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Flood Risk
Rank 12 globally 90
Storm Risk
Rank 174 globally 54
Earthquake Risk
Rank 48 globally 87
Drought Risk
Rank 142 globally 58
Wildfire Risk
Rank 9 globally 93
Landslide Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Tsunami Risk
Rank 136 globally 52
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

68
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State Surveillance
Rank 83 globally 70
Internet Censorship
Rank 84 globally 75
Internet Freedom
Rank 101 globally 67
Data Protection Laws
Rank 128 globally 48
VPN Access
Rank 101 globally 76
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 63 globally 68
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Rule of Law
Rank 107 globally 54
Property Rights Security
Rank 130 globally 49
Corruption Perception
Rank 93 globally 53
Police Effectiveness
Rank 85 globally 67
Expropriation Risk
Rank 113 globally 57
Extradition Risk
Rank 3 globally 68

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 165 globally 53
Government Efficiency
Rank 114 globally 57
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 208 globally 28
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 143 globally 53
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 81 globally 72
Emergency Care
Rank 140 globally 54
Medicine Access
Rank 91 globally 69
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 141 globally 54
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 48
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 2 globally 99
Doctor Density
Rank 133 globally 40
Hospital Beds
Rank 31 globally 66
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 126 globally 88
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 114 globally 55

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 9 globally 98
Noise Pollution
Rank 20 globally 75
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 212 globally 31
Sanitation
Rank 169 globally 40
Waste Management
Rank 158 globally 24
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Life Expectancy
Rank 214 globally 35
Infectious Diseases
Rank 116 globally 74
Obesity Rate
Rank 226 globally 12
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 84 globally 54
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 163 globally 47
Maternal Mortality
Rank 204 globally 25
Vaccination Rate
Rank 11 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 209 globally 40
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 213 globally 59
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Taxes & Finance

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 147 globally 80
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 21 globally 90
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
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 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 121 globally 63
Capital Market Depth
Rank 178 globally 51
Business Credit Access
Rank 199 globally 40
Investor Protection
Rank 134 globally 48
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 189 globally 36
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 78 globally 74
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 177 globally 40
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 215 globally 25

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

42
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 214 globally 30
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 192 globally 70
Fintech Development
Rank 216 globally 5
ATM Availability
Rank 11 globally 97
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 89 globally 54
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

24
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 214 globally 10
Crypto Regulation
Rank 203 globally 22
Legal Status
Rank 202 globally 22
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 209 globally 5
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 204 globally 4

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

48
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 7 globally 90
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 131 globally 59
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 175 globally 50
Days to Register a Company
Rank 162 globally 42

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 143 globally 53
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 16 globally 88
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 174 globally 69
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 52
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 146 globally 61
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 28 globally 82
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 37 globally 89
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 42
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 155 globally 22
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 221 globally 17
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 143 globally 56
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 121 globally 35
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

56
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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 194 globally 40
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

52
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 131 globally 50
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 122 globally 63
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 115 globally 58
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 121 globally 63
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 156 globally 47

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 140 globally 72
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 175 globally 46
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 154 globally 77
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 105 globally 11
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 215 globally 22
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 215 globally 39
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 215 globally 51
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 203 globally 39

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 149 globally 63
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 148 globally 67
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 147 globally 64
Local Services Cost
Rank 150 globally 59
🏗️ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 210 globally 5
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 192 globally 15
Port Connectivity
Rank 175 globally 8
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Road Quality
Rank 155 globally 36
Traffic Congestion
Rank 2 globally 90
Road Density
Rank 42 globally 72
Traffic Deaths
Rank 26 globally 90
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

54
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 122 globally 28
CO2 Intensity
Rank 185 globally 24
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 136 globally 25
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

28
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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 118 globally 58
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 204 globally 49
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 1 globally 100

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

21
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Beach Quality
Rank 105 globally 61
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 224 globally 0
Biodiversity Index
Rank 220 globally 32
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

27
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 187 globally 17
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 222 globally 20
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 208 globally 17
Recovery Time
Rank 137 globally 64

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 219 globally 15
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 220 globally 39
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 207 globally 18
Restaurant Density
Rank 219 globally 12
Street Food Scene
Rank 221 globally 10
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Café Culture
Rank 214 globally 12
Local Freshness
Rank 220 globally 18
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

44
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 161 globally 32

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 178 globally 25
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 149 globally 48
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 128 globally 48
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 143 globally 63
E-Government
Rank 169 globally 49
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 134 globally 57
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 134 globally 56
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 175 globally 28
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 155 globally 50
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Border Openness
Rank 109 globally 68
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 152 globally 45
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 115 globally 40
Remote Work Legality
Rank 52 globally 70
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 120 globally 64
Remote Job Market
Rank 165 globally 46
Coworking Density
Rank 217 globally 13
Nomad Community
Rank 183 globally 20
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 149 globally 42
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 114 globally 61
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 60
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 111 globally 61
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 56
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 139 globally 53
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 178 globally 47
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 123 globally 60
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 120 globally 60
Residence Status Stability
Rank 111 globally 63
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 123 globally 57
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 135 globally 37
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 31 globally 79
Local Language Barrier
Rank 40 globally 72
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 104 globally 63
Expat Community Size
Rank 91 globally 42
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 91 globally 66
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 100 globally 62
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 105 globally 50
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 105 globally 58
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 55
43
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 51
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 171 globally 37
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 183 globally 38
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 158 globally 45
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 200 globally 37
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 195 globally 30
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 164 globally 42
Accommodation Availability
Rank 183 globally 32
Booking & Transparency
Rank 160 globally 47

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 175 globally 33
Digital Travel Services
Rank 190 globally 37
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 185 globally 46
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 133 globally 60
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 190 globally 29
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 154 globally 50
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 223 globally 31
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 201 globally 30
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 138 globally 59
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 171 globally 48
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 226 globally 21

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 124 globally 79
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 121 globally 82
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 122 globally 84
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 182 globally 58
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 169 globally 55
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

69
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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 80 globally 74

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

59
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 170 globally 16
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 141 globally 30
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 162 globally 25
Social Mobility Score
Rank 159 globally 35
Social Cohesion
Rank 101 globally 57
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Gender Equality
Rank 100 globally 61
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 101 globally 54
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 117 globally 49
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 109 globally 53

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

38
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 124 globally 34
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 108 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 118 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 125 globally 35
Pride Culture
Rank 110 globally 33
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Disability Support Score
Rank 125 globally 45
Public Accessibility
Rank 120 globally 47
Digital Accessibility
Rank 140 globally 44
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 121 globally 53

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

61
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 91 globally 80
Secularization Score
Rank 131 globally 41
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 107 globally 68

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 73 globally 73
Fertility Rate
Rank 136 globally 60
Population Growth
Rank 154 globally 30
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 53 globally 72
Population Density
Rank 211 globally 38
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19