Country profile

New Caledonia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

New Caledonia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Basic Goods and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 64.00 points
Global rank Rank 71 globally
Continental rank Rank 3 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 New Caledonia

Why is New Caledonia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for New Caledonia?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Basic Goods and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 New Caledonia 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

New Caledonia 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 social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for New Caledonia

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

72
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Homicide Rate
Rank 116 globally 88
Petty Crime Index
Rank 82 globally 63
Women's Safety
Rank 62 globally 69
Organized Crime
Rank 30 globally 68
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 49 globally 86
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 130 globally 98

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

46
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Flood Risk
Rank 80 globally 54
Storm Risk
Rank 200 globally 25
Earthquake Risk
Rank 183 globally 37
Drought Risk
Rank 122 globally 62
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 64 globally 64
Tsunami Risk
Rank 210 globally 21
Volcano Risk
Rank 164 globally 82

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 37 globally 80
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 37 globally 79
Data Protection Laws
Rank 50 globally 81
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 29 globally 74
70
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Rule of Law
Rank 35 globally 75
Property Rights Security
Rank 48 globally 72
Corruption Perception
Rank 70 globally 62
Police Effectiveness
Rank 46 globally 74
Expropriation Risk
Rank 64 globally 70
Extradition Risk
Rank 45 globally 51

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

66
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Political Stability
Rank 96 globally 67
Economic Resilience
Rank 126 globally 59
Government Efficiency
Rank 41 globally 76
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 60 globally 66
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

74
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 54 globally 71
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 41 globally 81
Emergency Care
Rank 51 globally 72
Medicine Access
Rank 41 globally 77
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 40 globally 75
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 72
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 92 globally 58
Hospital Beds
Rank 46 globally 58
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

77
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 16 globally 96
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 38 globally 95
Waste Management
Rank 153 globally 25
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Life Expectancy
Rank 60 globally 83
Infectious Diseases
Rank 90 globally 80
Obesity Rate
Rank 133 globally 68
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 35 globally 72
Mental Health
Rank 27 globally 74
Suicide Rate
Rank 143 globally 52
Maternal Mortality
Rank 101 globally 69
Vaccination Rate
Rank 104 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 195 globally 45
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 187 globally 67
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

53
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 69
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 180 globally 53
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 188 globally 54
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 194 globally 56
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 215 globally 41
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 65 globally 76
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 62 globally 69
Capital Market Depth
Rank 59 globally 71
Business Credit Access
Rank 53 globally 73
Investor Protection
Rank 61 globally 69
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 103 globally 60
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 35 globally 79
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 69 globally 68
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 53 globally 73

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

65
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 92 globally 46
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 83 globally 80
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 175 globally 36
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 216 globally 22

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

34
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 104 globally 44
Legal Status
Rank 109 globally 47
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 129 globally 13
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 112 globally 66
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

59
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 99 globally 60
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
51
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 79 globally 76
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 74 globally 71
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 44 globally 78
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 227 globally 6
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 96
Central Bank Independence
Rank 39 globally 80
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 70 globally 69
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 182 globally 48
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 42 globally 72
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 82 globally 46
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 186 globally 47
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 105 globally 66
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 29 globally 82
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

44
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 216 globally 16
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 204 globally 36
Electricity Cost
Rank 194 globally 40
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

26
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 196 globally 17
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 196 globally 31
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 201 globally 28
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 186 globally 28
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

40
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 207 globally 27
Burger Menu Price
Rank 207 globally 32
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 178 globally 49
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 181 globally 40
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 199 globally 31

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

59
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Transit Cost
Rank 167 globally 75
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 207 globally 32
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 191 globally 71
Car Purchase Index
Rank 39 globally 49
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 208 globally 48
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 190 globally 73
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Internet Cost
Rank 49 globally 78
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 185 globally 53
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 215 globally 33

Personal Services

4 indicators

42
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Haircut Cost
Rank 208 globally 37
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 204 globally 45
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 194 globally 49
Local Services Cost
Rank 206 globally 36
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
23
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 125 globally 36
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
58
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Road Quality
Rank 103 globally 50
Traffic Congestion
Rank 56 globally 65
Road Density
Rank 114 globally 57
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 53 globally 32

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

70
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Power Outages
Rank 71 globally 93
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 151 globally 21
CO2 Intensity
Rank 166 globally 29
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 89 globally 60
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 99 globally 49
Mobile Speed
Rank 89 globally 60
5G Coverage
Rank 96 globally 18

Public Transport

4 indicators

41
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 83 globally 60
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

71
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 21 globally 80
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 26 globally 70
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

81
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 23 globally 77
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 123 globally 64
Rainy Days
Rank 67 globally 72
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 89 globally 88

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

76
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Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 84
Mountain Access
Rank 88 globally 45
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 33 globally 82
Forest Cover
Rank 64 globally 61

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

65
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 108 globally 42
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 9 globally 88
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 42
Recovery Time
Rank 16 globally 90

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

39
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 155 globally 57
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 125 globally 35
Restaurant Density
Rank 133 globally 39
Street Food Scene
Rank 134 globally 33
Local Market Quality
Rank 161 globally 33
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 123 globally 37
Local Freshness
Rank 167 globally 35
Local Authenticity
Rank 127 globally 34

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

64
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 205 globally 54
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 33 globally 58
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 53
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 69 globally 83
Child Safety Score
Rank 33 globally 80
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 41 globally 72

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

56
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 182 globally 35
Pet Food Prices
Rank 197 globally 35
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 32 globally 72
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
71
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 86 globally 75
E-Government
Rank 32 globally 88
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 56 globally 77
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 61 globally 77
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 77 globally 56
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 57 globally 77
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 39 globally 80
Border Openness
Rank 51 globally 87
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 68 globally 70
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 95 globally 58
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 61 globally 79
Remote Job Market
Rank 69 globally 71
Coworking Density
Rank 121 globally 38
Nomad Community
Rank 107 globally 41
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 66 globally 72
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 76
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 72 globally 75
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 76 globally 70
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 72
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 62 globally 75
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 80 globally 75
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 63 globally 79
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 93 globally 70
Residence Status Stability
Rank 69 globally 75
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 60 globally 75
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

57
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 164 globally 34
Local Language Barrier
Rank 142 globally 49
Integration Ease
Rank 70 globally 72
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 63 globally 72
Expat Community Size
Rank 41 globally 60
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 78 globally 68
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 50 globally 75
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 38 globally 77
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 42 globally 78
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 75
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 76
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 120 globally 47
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 54 globally 72
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 51 globally 73
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 74
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 89 globally 62
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 69 globally 72
Accommodation Availability
Rank 115 globally 50
Booking & Transparency
Rank 60 globally 78

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

68
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 110 globally 48
Digital Travel Services
Rank 87 globally 67
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 56 globally 85
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 81 globally 72
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 99 globally 65
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 26 globally 83
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 102 globally 53
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 39 globally 86
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 24 globally 85

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

65
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Hotel Cost
Rank 180 globally 63
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 183 globally 63
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 180 globally 62
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 182 globally 63
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 104 globally 70
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 102 globally 67
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

80
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Press Freedom
Rank 27 globally 77
Democracy Index
Rank 38 globally 80
Personal Freedom
Rank 45 globally 80
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 51 globally 80

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

71
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 55 globally 60
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 102 globally 45
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 83
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 12 globally 83
Gini Index
Rank 33 globally 80
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 28 globally 70
Social Mobility Score
Rank 38 globally 66
Social Cohesion
Rank 32 globally 77
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Gender Equality
Rank 41 globally 75
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 45 globally 74
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 33 globally 79
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 33 globally 80
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 33 globally 79

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

83
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 40 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 30 globally 81
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 34 globally 80
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 27 globally 84
Pride Culture
Rank 45 globally 74
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Disability Support Score
Rank 34 globally 79
Public Accessibility
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Accessibility
Rank 56 globally 73
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 50 globally 74

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

71
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 49 globally 56
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 44 globally 76

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 138 globally 53
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 154 globally 30
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 90 globally 67
Foreign Population Share
Rank 25 globally 88
Population Density
Rank 26 globally 77
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47