Country profile

Nepal: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Nepal 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 Dining & Going Out, Vacation Costs and Communication & Digital Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Social System & Social Cohesion and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 54.52 points
Global rank Rank 155 globally
Continental rank Rank 33 in Asia

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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 Nepal

Why is Nepal 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 Nepal?

Dining & Going Out, Vacation Costs 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 healthcare and medical protection deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Social System & Social Cohesion and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Nepal 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

Nepal 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 healthcare and medical protection still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Nepal

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

66
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Homicide Rate
Rank 92 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 121 globally 54
Women's Safety
Rank 148 globally 51
Organized Crime
Rank 187 globally 38
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 144 globally 71
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 128 globally 88
Political Violence
Rank 149 globally 73
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 129 globally 84
Terrorism Risk
Rank 140 globally 97

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

51
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Flood Risk
Rank 145 globally 42
Storm Risk
Rank 126 globally 71
Earthquake Risk
Rank 220 globally 16
Drought Risk
Rank 120 globally 63
Wildfire Risk
Rank 181 globally 28
Landslide Risk
Rank 229 globally 16
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

65
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State Surveillance
Rank 108 globally 66
Internet Censorship
Rank 109 globally 71
Internet Freedom
Rank 125 globally 61
Data Protection Laws
Rank 99 globally 56
VPN Access
Rank 114 globally 73
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 141 globally 54
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Rule of Law
Rank 151 globally 44
Property Rights Security
Rank 163 globally 42
Corruption Perception
Rank 154 globally 34
Police Effectiveness
Rank 146 globally 50
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 13 globally 56

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

54
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Political Stability
Rank 157 globally 52
Economic Resilience
Rank 117 globally 60
Government Efficiency
Rank 155 globally 48
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 133 globally 54
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

46
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 160 globally 50
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 190 globally 46
Emergency Care
Rank 165 globally 45
Medicine Access
Rank 176 globally 49
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 160 globally 48
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 149 globally 58
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 212 globally 26
Doctor Density
Rank 147 globally 33
Hospital Beds
Rank 209 globally 11
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 178 globally 73
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 3 globally 88
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 147 globally 46

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 208 globally 10
Noise Pollution
Rank 210 globally 33
UV Radiation
Rank 81 globally 39
Tap Water Safety
Rank 216 globally 28
Sanitation
Rank 133 globally 59
Waste Management
Rank 200 globally 10
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Life Expectancy
Rank 158 globally 59
Infectious Diseases
Rank 165 globally 59
Obesity Rate
Rank 17 globally 90
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 162 globally 30
Mental Health
Rank 176 globally 54
Suicide Rate
Rank 163 globally 47
Maternal Mortality
Rank 176 globally 37
Vaccination Rate
Rank 35 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 96 globally 67
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 21 globally 89
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 70 globally 89
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 154 globally 44
Social Security Burden
Rank 122 globally 71
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 88 globally 59
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 197 globally 40
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 132 globally 18
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 62 globally 69
Capital Market Depth
Rank 124 globally 61
Business Credit Access
Rank 158 globally 51
Investor Protection
Rank 173 globally 38
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 201 globally 34
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 169 globally 42
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 153 globally 45

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

60
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 172 globally 25
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 174 globally 73
Fintech Development
Rank 154 globally 41
ATM Availability
Rank 158 globally 60
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 89 globally 54
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

28
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 80 globally 37
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 208 globally 20
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 168 globally 9
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 100 globally 70
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 150 globally 8

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

38
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 203 globally 33
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 169 globally 46
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 183 globally 48
Days to Register a Company
Rank 149 globally 46

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

66
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 182 globally 36
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 160 globally 76
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 87 globally 67
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 166 globally 50
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 142 globally 78
Central Bank Independence
Rank 139 globally 62
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 11 globally 91
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 86
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 190 globally 12
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 175 globally 16
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 181 globally 50
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 143 globally 56
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 182 globally 15
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

88
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 9 globally 77
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 4 globally 92
Electricity Cost
Rank 20 globally 95
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 136 globally 94
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 1 globally 100

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

92
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 25 globally 86
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 20 globally 92
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 56 globally 81
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 13 globally 94
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 14 globally 91
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 13 globally 98
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 3 globally 99

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

98
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 5 globally 96
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 6 globally 99
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 20 globally 79

Personal Services

4 indicators

83
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Haircut Cost
Rank 7 globally 94
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 1 globally 100
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 207 globally 41
Local Services Cost
Rank 9 globally 97
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15
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 153 globally 26
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 173 globally 33
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 145 globally 52
Traffic Deaths
Rank 169 globally 52
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 177 globally 68
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 5 globally 98
CO2 Intensity
Rank 22 globally 83
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 136 globally 25
Mobile Speed
Rank 155 globally 42
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

30
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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 191 globally 42
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

52
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 193 globally 43
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 168 globally 48
Burnout Risk
Rank 181 globally 38
Public Holidays
Rank 1 globally 100

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

63
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 190 globally 39
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 94 globally 71
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 204 globally 50

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

64
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 1 globally 100
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 63 globally 79
Biodiversity Index
Rank 33 globally 82
Forest Cover
Rank 79 globally 55

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

46
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 147 globally 31
Recovery Time
Rank 171 globally 59

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

31
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 74 globally 27
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 139 globally 45
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 203 globally 52
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 91 globally 43
Restaurant Density
Rank 94 globally 48
Street Food Scene
Rank 82 globally 46
Local Market Quality
Rank 82 globally 54
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 101 globally 41
Local Freshness
Rank 81 globally 59
Local Authenticity
Rank 87 globally 42

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

41
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 172 globally 57
Child Safety Score
Rank 169 globally 45
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 165 globally 30

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 3 globally 80
Pet Food Prices
Rank 3 globally 75
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 190 globally 38
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 153 globally 38
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 172 globally 54
E-Government
Rank 161 globally 55
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 164 globally 49
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 164 globally 46
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 164 globally 31
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 166 globally 46
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 158 globally 52
Border Openness
Rank 172 globally 41
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 162 globally 40
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 173 globally 30
Remote Work Legality
Rank 198 globally 37
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 178 globally 49
Remote Job Market
Rank 155 globally 49
Coworking Density
Rank 99 globally 44
Nomad Community
Rank 125 globally 37
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 177 globally 32
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 168 globally 47
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 165 globally 52
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 196 globally 42
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 177 globally 43
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 163 globally 44
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 205 globally 38
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 158 globally 50
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 172 globally 43
Residence Status Stability
Rank 162 globally 52
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 158 globally 48
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 222 globally 7
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 164 globally 34
Local Language Barrier
Rank 175 globally 39
Integration Ease
Rank 155 globally 57
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 165 globally 51
Expat Community Size
Rank 178 globally 26
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 167 globally 49
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 100 globally 62
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 95 globally 55
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 95 globally 62
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 94 globally 57
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 140 globally 49
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 166 globally 38
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 152 globally 48
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 164 globally 41
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 145 globally 54
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 169 globally 40
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 146 globally 49
Accommodation Availability
Rank 170 globally 35
Booking & Transparency
Rank 151 globally 50

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

48
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 181 globally 31
Digital Travel Services
Rank 138 globally 52
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 152 globally 57
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 164 globally 51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 141 globally 40
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 169 globally 46
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 87 globally 68
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 132 globally 47
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 214 globally 21
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 199 globally 36
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 46 globally 80

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

97
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Hotel Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 2 globally 99
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 152 globally 64
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 155 globally 58
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

54
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Press Freedom
Rank 121 globally 55
Democracy Index
Rank 147 globally 49
Personal Freedom
Rank 154 globally 56
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 131 globally 57

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

49
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 199 globally 71
PISA Score
Rank 178 globally 14
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 145 globally 65
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 167 globally 24
Social Mobility Score
Rank 167 globally 30
Social Cohesion
Rank 128 globally 53
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Gender Equality
Rank 139 globally 52
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 143 globally 49
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 107 globally 52
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 109 globally 53

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

57
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 65 globally 71
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 77 globally 54
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 94 globally 51
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 74 globally 55
Pride Culture
Rank 71 globally 52
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Disability Support Score
Rank 161 globally 34
Public Accessibility
Rank 161 globally 39
Digital Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 43
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 163 globally 42

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

50
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 160 globally 61
Secularization Score
Rank 173 globally 32
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 164 globally 56

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 71 globally 75
Fertility Rate
Rank 50 globally 92
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 217 globally 8
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 157 globally 50
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 188 globally 12