Country profile

Nigeria: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Nigeria is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out and Communication & Digital Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check healthcare and medical protection as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Social System & Social Cohesion and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom.

Overall rating 43.24 points
Global rank Rank 211 globally
Continental rank Rank 46 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 Nigeria

Why is Nigeria especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Nigeria?

Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out and Communication & Digital Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

healthcare and medical protection as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Social System & Social Cohesion and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom.

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

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 Nigeria 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

Nigeria 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; healthcare and medical protection as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Nigeria

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

46
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Homicide Rate
Rank 203 globally 65
Petty Crime Index
Rank 208 globally 32
Women's Safety
Rank 201 globally 35
Organized Crime
Rank 207 globally 33
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 224 globally 20
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 215 globally 24
Political Violence
Rank 217 globally 16
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 196 globally 53
Terrorism Risk
Rank 226 globally 22

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

64
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Flood Risk
Rank 200 globally 31
Storm Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
Earthquake Risk
Rank 26 globally 91
Drought Risk
Rank 88 globally 69
Wildfire Risk
Rank 220 globally 19
Landslide Risk
Rank 114 globally 52
Tsunami Risk
Rank 73 globally 80
Volcano Risk
Rank 138 globally 90

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

43
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State Surveillance
Rank 173 globally 45
Internet Censorship
Rank 174 globally 44
Internet Freedom
Rank 178 globally 40
Data Protection Laws
Rank 140 globally 43
VPN Access
Rank 173 globally 53
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 227 globally 24
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Rule of Law
Rank 191 globally 33
Property Rights Security
Rank 188 globally 35
Corruption Perception
Rank 189 globally 25
Police Effectiveness
Rank 205 globally 31
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 86 globally 46

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

33
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Political Stability
Rank 215 globally 14
Economic Resilience
Rank 186 globally 49
Government Efficiency
Rank 202 globally 34
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 179 globally 38
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

29
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 207 globally 32
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 216 globally 32
Emergency Care
Rank 213 globally 27
Medicine Access
Rank 213 globally 29
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 209 globally 29
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 185 globally 46
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 224 globally 10
Doctor Density
Rank 180 globally 14
Hospital Beds
Rank 211 globally 10
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 216 globally 39
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 64 globally 69
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 151 globally 45

Environmental Health

6 indicators

21
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 222 globally 26
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 203 globally 38
Sanitation
Rank 183 globally 36
Waste Management
Rank 207 globally 8
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Life Expectancy
Rank 229 globally 13
Infectious Diseases
Rank 221 globally 28
Obesity Rate
Rank 53 globally 83
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 228 globally 4
Mental Health
Rank 207 globally 46
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 229 globally 1
Vaccination Rate
Rank 219 globally 59
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 23 globally 85
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 167 globally 70
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

78
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 46 globally 92
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 73 globally 68
Social Security Burden
Rank 39 globally 88
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 44 globally 76
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 212 globally 28
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 105 globally 28
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 121 globally 63
Capital Market Depth
Rank 124 globally 61
Business Credit Access
Rank 167 globally 49
Investor Protection
Rank 183 globally 34
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 154 globally 44
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 191 globally 58
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 146 globally 46
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 139 globally 49

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

55
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 145 globally 34
Banking Stability
Rank 141 globally 72
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 143 globally 77
Fintech Development
Rank 133 globally 52
ATM Availability
Rank 172 globally 46
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 152 globally 42
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

54
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 5 globally 86
Crypto Regulation
Rank 137 globally 36
Legal Status
Rank 78 globally 55
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 28 globally 42
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 93 globally 74
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 69 globally 19

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

52
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 120 globally 45
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 184 globally 39
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 8 globally 75
Days to Register a Company
Rank 170 globally 40

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

53
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 163 globally 45
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 220 globally 15
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 69 globally 71
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 172 globally 49
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 215 globally 45
Central Bank Independence
Rank 201 globally 43
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 42 globally 76
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 32 globally 90
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 176 globally 17
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 148 globally 24
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 50 globally 89
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 186 globally 61
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 194 globally 29
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 188 globally 13
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

78
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 77 globally 53
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 15 globally 96
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

69
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 217 globally 14
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 79 globally 78
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 40 globally 87
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 42 globally 86
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 121 globally 63
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 71 globally 79

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

88
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 81 globally 80
Burger Menu Price
Rank 70 globally 95
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

81
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 28 globally 81
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 98 globally 65
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 13 globally 98
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 37 globally 97
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 25 globally 78

Personal Services

4 indicators

79
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Haircut Cost
Rank 71 globally 88
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 51 globally 95
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 203 globally 45
Local Services Cost
Rank 66 globally 88
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
26
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 125 globally 36
Port Connectivity
Rank 47 globally 38
33
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Road Quality
Rank 184 globally 29
Traffic Congestion
Rank 215 globally 28
Road Density
Rank 137 globally 53
Traffic Deaths
Rank 175 globally 47
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

47
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Power Outages
Rank 203 globally 21
Electrification Rate
Rank 182 globally 60
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 131 globally 25
CO2 Intensity
Rank 129 globally 37
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

34
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

43
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 160 globally 51
Burnout Risk
Rank 181 globally 38
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

77
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 41 globally 72
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

45
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Beach Quality
Rank 150 globally 43
Mountain Access
Rank 168 globally 20
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 141 globally 46
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 138 globally 31

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

40
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 164 globally 47
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 140 globally 33
Recovery Time
Rank 209 globally 52

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 178 globally 32
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 19 globally 81
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 64 globally 48
Restaurant Density
Rank 78 globally 53
Street Food Scene
Rank 46 globally 54
Local Market Quality
Rank 89 globally 53
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 114 globally 39
Local Freshness
Rank 103 globally 54
Local Authenticity
Rank 62 globally 47

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

36
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 189 globally 43
Child Safety Score
Rank 188 globally 38
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 180 globally 25

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

42
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 196 globally 38
E-Government
Rank 168 globally 50
Visa Processing Time
Rank 198 globally 32
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 197 globally 38
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 194 globally 36
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 175 globally 28
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 177 globally 42
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 201 globally 21
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 200 globally 21
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 202 globally 19
Remote Work Legality
Rank 212 globally 31
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 191 globally 45
Remote Job Market
Rank 152 globally 50
Coworking Density
Rank 90 globally 46
Nomad Community
Rank 121 globally 38
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 155 globally 39
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 200 globally 31
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 37
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 194 globally 43
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 190 globally 39
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 190 globally 35
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 51
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 201 globally 29
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 175 globally 41
Residence Status Stability
Rank 202 globally 34
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 197 globally 33
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 209 globally 12
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

54
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 57 globally 69
Local Language Barrier
Rank 75 globally 66
Integration Ease
Rank 155 globally 57
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 162 globally 52
Expat Community Size
Rank 202 globally 22
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 146 globally 56
International Schools
Rank 149 globally 39
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 173 globally 40
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 196 globally 22
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 194 globally 29
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 26
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 200 globally 31
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 218 globally 15
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 187 globally 36
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 194 globally 31
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 177 globally 45
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 177 globally 38
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 183 globally 36
Accommodation Availability
Rank 148 globally 41
Booking & Transparency
Rank 189 globally 37

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

44
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 181 globally 31
Digital Travel Services
Rank 173 globally 43
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 54
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 175 globally 48
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 157 globally 36
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 169 globally 46
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 181 globally 49
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 110 globally 51
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 168 globally 46
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 172 globally 46
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 163 globally 51

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 57 globally 92
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 57 globally 93
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 72 globally 90
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 80 globally 87
Off-Season Usability
Rank 165 globally 61
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 169 globally 55
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

49
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Press Freedom
Rank 179 globally 34
Democracy Index
Rank 134 globally 55
Personal Freedom
Rank 157 globally 55
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 150 globally 42

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

31
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 196 globally 72
PISA Score
Rank 192 globally 8
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 180 globally 18
Education Expenditure
Rank 227 globally 8
School Life Expectancy
Rank 201 globally 50
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 195 globally 15
Social Mobility Score
Rank 188 globally 23
Social Cohesion
Rank 208 globally 29
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Gender Equality
Rank 191 globally 40
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 198 globally 34
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 193 globally 27
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 196 globally 23
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 198 globally 25

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

5
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 216 globally 1
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 209 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 213 globally 6
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 216 globally 4
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 206 globally 18
Public Accessibility
Rank 203 globally 24
Digital Accessibility
Rank 179 globally 30
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 207 globally 26

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

37
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 186 globally 39
Secularization Score
Rank 186 globally 22
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 45 globally 50
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 183 globally 39

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 217 globally 18
Population Growth
Rank 27 globally 70
Net Migration Rate
Rank 103 globally 48
Urbanization Rate
Rank 150 globally 45
Foreign Population Share
Rank 215 globally 24
Population Density
Rank 160 globally 49
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 201 globally 9