Country profile

Netherlands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Netherlands is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Relocation & Residency, while LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Accommodation & Stay Quality and Inclusion & Accessibility stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Mobility Costs.

Overall rating 76.54 points
Global rank Rank 3 globally
Continental rank Rank 3 in Europe

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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 Netherlands

Why is Netherlands especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Netherlands?

LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Accommodation & Stay Quality and Inclusion & Accessibility show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Mobility Costs.

How important is freedom, participation and the social environment for Netherlands?

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 Netherlands 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

Netherlands is especially useful to compare with Denmark, Germany and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. United States and Portugal work as contrast comparisons when social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Netherlands

Netherlands: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 42 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Netherlands: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 83 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Netherlands

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

77
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Homicide Rate
Rank 28 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 54 globally 71
Women's Safety
Rank 18 globally 80
Organized Crime
Rank 73 globally 59
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 38 globally 87
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 178 globally 85

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

70
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Flood Risk
Rank 223 globally 20
Storm Risk
Rank 139 globally 68
Earthquake Risk
Rank 51 globally 86
Drought Risk
Rank 31 globally 83
Wildfire Risk
Rank 35 globally 83
Landslide Risk
Rank 9 globally 90
Tsunami Risk
Rank 57 globally 87
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

92
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State Surveillance
Rank 9 globally 89
Internet Censorship
Rank 7 globally 94
Internet Freedom
Rank 7 globally 93
Data Protection Laws
Rank 3 globally 96
VPN Access
Rank 7 globally 96
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 11 globally 79
84
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Rule of Law
Rank 5 globally 90
Property Rights Security
Rank 10 globally 87
Corruption Perception
Rank 12 globally 80
Police Effectiveness
Rank 14 globally 85
Expropriation Risk
Rank 10 globally 90
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

82
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Political Stability
Rank 21 globally 83
Economic Resilience
Rank 14 globally 80
Government Efficiency
Rank 8 globally 90
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 29 globally 75
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

82
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 6 globally 85
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 8 globally 87
Emergency Care
Rank 6 globally 86
Medicine Access
Rank 5 globally 86
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 6 globally 89
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 48 globally 85
Doctor Density
Rank 33 globally 78
Hospital Beds
Rank 112 globally 41
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 217 globally 22
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 9 globally 86

Environmental Health

6 indicators

89
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 59 globally 87
Noise Pollution
Rank 99 globally 57
UV Radiation
Rank 4 globally 90
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 17 globally 98
Waste Management
Rank 4 globally 92
83
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Life Expectancy
Rank 36 globally 91
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 56 globally 82
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 35 globally 72
Mental Health
Rank 2 globally 82
Suicide Rate
Rank 138 globally 53
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 116 globally 89
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 174 globally 50
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 51 globally 84
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 216 globally 46
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 214 globally 20
Social Security Burden
Rank 206 globally 46
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 204 globally 34
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 208 globally 53
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 52 globally 80
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 8 globally 91
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 43 globally 71
Capital Market Depth
Rank 30 globally 76
Business Credit Access
Rank 7 globally 84
Investor Protection
Rank 4 globally 87
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 1 globally 88
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 127 globally 69
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 11 globally 82
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 4 globally 87

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

75
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 8 globally 78
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 14 globally 91
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 135 globally 69
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 202 globally 32
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

60
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 44 globally 49
Crypto Regulation
Rank 15 globally 79
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 13 globally 64
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 221 globally 23
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 18 globally 42

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

59
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
63
/ 100
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 156 globally 36
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 46 globally 87
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 11 globally 79

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 13 globally 89
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 124 globally 85
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 100 globally 62
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 181 globally 66
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 7 globally 81
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 10 globally 88
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 215 globally 14
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 27 globally 93
83
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 18 globally 86
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 19 globally 83
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 71 globally 85
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 59
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 37 globally 86
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 15 globally 89
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

30
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 215 globally 17
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 206 globally 34
Electricity Cost
Rank 187 globally 44
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 225 globally 16
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 214 globally 60

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

23
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 121 globally 46
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 191 globally 20
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 220 globally 9
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 224 globally 10
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 199 globally 30
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 208 globally 15
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 152 globally 49

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

48
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 206 globally 29
Burger Menu Price
Rank 202 globally 35
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 135 globally 80
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

38
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Transit Cost
Rank 220 globally 22
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 222 globally 22
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 220 globally 48
Car Purchase Index
Rank 26 globally 66
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 226 globally 14
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 218 globally 48
66
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Internet Cost
Rank 90 globally 67
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 113 globally 87
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 172 globally 48

Personal Services

4 indicators

48
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Haircut Cost
Rank 194 globally 45
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 193 globally 50
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 171 globally 58
Local Services Cost
Rank 197 globally 39
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90
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Logistics Performance
Rank 2 globally 96
Rail Network Density
Rank 9 globally 90
Airport Connectivity
Rank 6 globally 92
Port Connectivity
Rank 4 globally 75
77
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Road Quality
Rank 13 globally 91
Traffic Congestion
Rank 197 globally 34
Road Density
Rank 15 globally 80
Traffic Deaths
Rank 16 globally 92
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 3 globally 95

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

81
/ 100
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 31 globally 80
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 96 globally 42
CO2 Intensity
Rank 55 globally 58
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 205 globally 90
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Broadband Speed
Rank 13 globally 93
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 21 globally 84
5G Coverage
Rank 15 globally 80

Public Transport

4 indicators

90
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Transit Coverage
Rank 4 globally 90
Transit Punctuality
Rank 8 globally 88
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 1 globally 98
Walkability Score
Rank 3 globally 82
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

70
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 4 globally 94
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 10 globally 74
Burnout Risk
Rank 3 globally 82
Public Holidays
Rank 224 globally 32

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

57
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 199 globally 34
Sunshine Hours
Rank 215 globally 53
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 164 globally 57
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 135 globally 69

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

39
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 70 globally 76
Biodiversity Index
Rank 200 globally 42
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

86
/ 100
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 3 globally 97
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 79 globally 67
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 5 globally 94
Recovery Time
Rank 11 globally 91

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

81
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 10 globally 94
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 26 globally 52
Music & Nightlife
Rank 7 globally 80
Cinema Density
Rank 9 globally 86
Cultural Freedom
Rank 6 globally 90
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 8 globally 91
69
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 31 globally 59
Restaurant Density
Rank 23 globally 77
Street Food Scene
Rank 34 globally 57
Local Market Quality
Rank 23 globally 72
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 10 globally 81
Local Freshness
Rank 17 globally 82
Local Authenticity
Rank 35 globally 53

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

73
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 217 globally 27
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 26 globally 77
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 16 globally 72
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 12 globally 88
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 6 globally 65
Playground Density
Rank 7 globally 90

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

66
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 1 globally 92
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 207 globally 25
Pet Food Prices
Rank 215 globally 30
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 4 globally 88
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 6 globally 85
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87
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 14 globally 88
E-Government
Rank 8 globally 95
Visa Processing Time
Rank 133 globally 55
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 6 globally 90
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 5 globally 96
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 4 globally 98
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 4 globally 99
85
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 17 globally 84
Border Openness
Rank 6 globally 98
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 3 globally 96
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 188 globally 70
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 25 globally 78
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 18 globally 91
Remote Job Market
Rank 8 globally 92
Coworking Density
Rank 5 globally 92
Nomad Community
Rank 11 globally 89
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 16 globally 92
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 7 globally 97
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 8 globally 92
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 12 globally 88
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 6 globally 98
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 4 globally 97
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 1 globally 100
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 9 globally 97
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 25 globally 81
Residence Status Stability
Rank 9 globally 96
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 9 globally 96
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 173 globally 70
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

76
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 70 globally 66
Local Language Barrier
Rank 40 globally 72
Integration Ease
Rank 23 globally 82
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 7 globally 97
Expat Community Size
Rank 33 globally 63
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 10 globally 95
International Schools
Rank 25 globally 65
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 5 globally 90
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 3 globally 98
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 4 globally 96
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 4 globally 97
94
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 5 globally 94
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 6 globally 88
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 3 globally 97
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 5 globally 96
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 4 globally 97
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
98
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Hotel Quality
Rank 4 globally 98
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Accommodation Availability
Rank 7 globally 93
Booking & Transparency
Rank 2 globally 99

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

96
/ 100
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 3 globally 97
Digital Travel Services
Rank 4 globally 96
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 9 globally 96
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 8 globally 95
85
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 12 globally 85
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 2 globally 97
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 106 globally 64
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 8 globally 92
71
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 70
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 27 globally 83
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 130 globally 59

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 206 globally 51
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 203 globally 54
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 212 globally 42
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 201 globally 53
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 217 globally 47
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 8 globally 96
Off-Season Usability
Rank 8 globally 93
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 2 globally 97
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 10 globally 91
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

89
/ 100
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Press Freedom
Rank 5 globally 88
Democracy Index
Rank 10 globally 89
Personal Freedom
Rank 9 globally 86
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 6 globally 95

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

89
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 16 globally 77
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 19 globally 80
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 6 globally 98
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 22 globally 73
Gini Index
Rank 30 globally 83
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 80
Housing Support Score
Rank 11 globally 81
Social Mobility Score
Rank 6 globally 81
Social Cohesion
Rank 6 globally 88
91
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Gender Equality
Rank 14 globally 83
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 9 globally 89
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 5 globally 98
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 2 globally 99
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 4 globally 97

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

99
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 1 globally 100
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 2 globally 99
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 2 globally 99
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 1 globally 100
Pride Culture
Rank 1 globally 100
96
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Disability Support Score
Rank 8 globally 94
Public Accessibility
Rank 3 globally 98
Digital Accessibility
Rank 6 globally 97
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 5 globally 97

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

82
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 1 globally 93
Secularization Score
Rank 8 globally 78
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 12 globally 58
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 5 globally 85

Demography

10 indicators

60
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Median Age
Rank 201 globally 30
Fertility Rate
Rank 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 144 globally 32
Net Migration Rate
Rank 31 globally 67
Urbanization Rate
Rank 24 globally 92
Foreign Population Share
Rank 64 globally 67
Population Density
Rank 206 globally 40
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 7 globally 84