Country profile

Niue: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Niue is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Safety & Crime and Taxes & Finance 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 Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 60.80 points
Global rank Rank 100 globally
Continental rank Rank 6 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 Niue

Why is Niue especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Niue?

Conflicts & Political Security, Safety & Crime and Taxes & Finance 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 Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Niue 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

Niue 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 healthcare and medical protection 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

  • Niue vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 38 points better on Infrastructure than Niue.
  • Niue vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 41 points better on Infrastructure than Niue.
  • Niue vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 46 points better on Infrastructure than Niue.
  • Niue vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 49 points better on Infrastructure than Niue.
  • Niue vs. United States
    United States performs about 37 points better on Infrastructure than Niue.

All ratings and indicators for Niue

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

88
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Homicide Rate
Rank 31 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 15 globally 84
Women's Safety
Rank 18 globally 80
Organized Crime
Rank 2 globally 82
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 12 globally 91
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 16 globally 94
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

59
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Flood Risk
Rank 46 globally 64
Storm Risk
Rank 210 globally 20
Earthquake Risk
Rank 108 globally 67
Drought Risk
Rank 91 globally 68
Wildfire Risk
Rank 26 globally 87
Landslide Risk
Rank 41 globally 73
Tsunami Risk
Rank 197 globally 28
Volcano Risk
Rank 148 globally 88

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

74
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State Surveillance
Rank 55 globally 76
Internet Censorship
Rank 57 globally 82
Internet Freedom
Rank 66 globally 75
Data Protection Laws
Rank 102 globally 55
VPN Access
Rank 66 globally 82
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 29 globally 74
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Rule of Law
Rank 65 globally 69
Property Rights Security
Rank 74 globally 66
Corruption Perception
Rank 22 globally 75
Police Effectiveness
Rank 57 globally 72
Expropriation Risk
Rank 73 globally 68
Extradition Risk
Rank 5 globally 64

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 23 globally 81
Economic Resilience
Rank 103 globally 61
Government Efficiency
Rank 71 globally 70
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 97 globally 60
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

69
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 102 globally 63
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 103 globally 69
Emergency Care
Rank 62 globally 69
Medicine Access
Rank 62 globally 73
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 70 globally 70
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 157 globally 55
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 56 globally 84
Doctor Density
Rank 61 globally 69
Hospital Beds
Rank 18 globally 73
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

81
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 1 globally 100
Noise Pollution
Rank 3 globally 85
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 92 globally 90
Sanitation
Rank 87 globally 82
Waste Management
Rank 57 globally 68
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Life Expectancy
Rank 89 globally 77
Infectious Diseases
Rank 51 globally 85
Obesity Rate
Rank 225 globally 17
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 109 globally 48
Mental Health
Rank 19 globally 76
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 105 globally 66
Vaccination Rate
Rank 167 globally 83
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 141 globally 58
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 192 globally 66
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

86
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 90
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
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 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 109 globally 63
Business Credit Access
Rank 108 globally 61
Investor Protection
Rank 86 globally 62
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 170 globally 40
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 77 globally 66
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 86 globally 65

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

61
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 43 globally 82
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 178 globally 44
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 94 globally 53
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

53
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 161 globally 52
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

70
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 167 globally 42
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 95
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 153 globally 75
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 166 globally 50
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 180 globally 55
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 103 globally 63
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 70
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 133 globally 29
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 78
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 156 globally 49
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 100 globally 43
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

53
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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 215 globally 26
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

26
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 200 globally 20
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 196 globally 17
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 208 globally 16
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 196 globally 31
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 188 globally 35
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 172 globally 34
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

55
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 153 globally 65
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 163 globally 55
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 185 globally 55
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 184 globally 35
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

58
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Transit Cost
Rank 210 globally 42
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 192 globally 40
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 115 globally 8
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 101 globally 93
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Internet Cost
Rank 215 globally 22
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 192 globally 51
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 196 globally 58
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 204 globally 38

Personal Services

4 indicators

63
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Haircut Cost
Rank 149 globally 63
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 148 globally 67
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 151 globally 63
Local Services Cost
Rank 150 globally 59
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Logistics Performance
Rank 210 globally 5
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 218 globally 8
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
57
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Road Quality
Rank 169 globally 34
Traffic Congestion
Rank 9 globally 84
Road Density
Rank 72 globally 67
Traffic Deaths
Rank 40 globally 88
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

66
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Power Outages
Rank 97 globally 87
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 197 globally 11
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 76 globally 50
CO2 Intensity
Rank 116 globally 41
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 113 globally 41
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

26
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Transit Coverage
Rank 221 globally 10
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 181 globally 40
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

60
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

70
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 174 globally 56
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

62
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Beach Quality
Rank 58 globally 77
Mountain Access
Rank 193 globally 10
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 50 globally 93
Biodiversity Index
Rank 157 globally 53
Forest Cover
Rank 18 globally 93

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

47
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 192 globally 20
Recovery Time
Rank 58 globally 76

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

27
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 208 globally 20
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 80 globally 65
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 229 globally 38
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 224 globally 11
Restaurant Density
Rank 228 globally 7
Street Food Scene
Rank 226 globally 9
Local Market Quality
Rank 202 globally 24
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 224 globally 8
Local Freshness
Rank 188 globally 29
Local Authenticity
Rank 222 globally 13

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 71 globally 38
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

45
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 153 globally 45
Pet Food Prices
Rank 167 globally 42
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 17 globally 62
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 49 globally 80
E-Government
Rank 106 globally 72
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 67 globally 74
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 82 globally 70
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 145 globally 37
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 120 globally 59
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 56 globally 78
Border Openness
Rank 58 globally 85
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 115 globally 57
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 13 globally 96
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 44 globally 73
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 48 globally 82
Remote Job Market
Rank 115 globally 60
Coworking Density
Rank 211 globally 15
Nomad Community
Rank 162 globally 26
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 110 globally 54
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 76
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 75 globally 74
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 49 globally 75
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 82 globally 68
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 81 globally 68
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 62
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 72 globally 77
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 73 globally 73
Residence Status Stability
Rank 50 globally 79
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 74 globally 72
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 48 globally 94
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

66
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 39 globally 75
Local Language Barrier
Rank 66 globally 67
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 69 globally 71
Expat Community Size
Rank 64 globally 50
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 70 globally 70
International Schools
Rank 99 globally 46
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 86 globally 67
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 84 globally 57
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 86 globally 64
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 61
58
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 83 globally 66
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 107 globally 49
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 124 globally 55
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 93 globally 61
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 126 globally 58
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Hotel Quality
Rank 148 globally 46
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 115 globally 58
Accommodation Availability
Rank 186 globally 31
Booking & Transparency
Rank 103 globally 64

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

56
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 175 globally 33
Digital Travel Services
Rank 134 globally 53
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 109 globally 69
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 99 globally 69
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 172 globally 33
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 133 globally 57
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 87 globally 68
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 186 globally 34
72
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 59 globally 80
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 120 globally 62
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 74 globally 73

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

78
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Hotel Cost
Rank 141 globally 75
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 138 globally 76
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 136 globally 79
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 131 globally 81
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 158 globally 62
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 160 globally 57
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

73
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Press Freedom
Rank 40 globally 75
Democracy Index
Rank 104 globally 65
Personal Freedom
Rank 69 globally 75
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 51 globally 80

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 148 globally 28
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 127 globally 35
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 108 globally 41
Social Mobility Score
Rank 97 globally 50
Social Cohesion
Rank 66 globally 68
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Gender Equality
Rank 42 globally 74
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 41 globally 75
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 71 globally 64
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 82 globally 59
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 72 globally 63

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

46
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 105 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 82 globally 50
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 50
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 87 globally 48
Pride Culture
Rank 94 globally 41
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Disability Support Score
Rank 82 globally 57
Public Accessibility
Rank 89 globally 54
Digital Accessibility
Rank 91 globally 57
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 77 globally 65

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

63
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 69 globally 83
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 94 globally 69

Demography

10 indicators

51
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Median Age
Rank 153 globally 48
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 228 globally 0
Urbanization Rate
Rank 163 globally 36
Foreign Population Share
Rank 37 globally 79
Population Density
Rank 14 globally 86
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 105 globally 30