Country profile

Korea DPR: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Korea DPR is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Remote Work & Freelancing, Language & Integration and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 36.96 points
Global rank Rank 220 globally
Continental rank Rank 45 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 Korea DPR

Why is Korea DPR especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Korea DPR?

Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Remote Work & Freelancing, Language & Integration and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

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

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 Korea DPR 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

Korea DPR 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 healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Korea DPR

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

56
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Homicide Rate
Rank 145 globally 84
Petty Crime Index
Rank 169 globally 42
Women's Safety
Rank 218 globally 24
Organized Crime
Rank 178 globally 41
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 183 globally 58
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 195 globally 55
Political Violence
Rank 204 globally 28
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 221 globally 24
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

51
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Flood Risk
Rank 189 globally 35
Storm Risk
Rank 164 globally 57
Earthquake Risk
Rank 145 globally 60
Drought Risk
Rank 150 globally 56
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 187 globally 35
Tsunami Risk
Rank 123 globally 58
Volcano Risk
Rank 171 globally 69

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

4
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State Surveillance
Rank 229 globally 2
Internet Censorship
Rank 229 globally 2
Internet Freedom
Rank 229 globally 3
Data Protection Laws
Rank 229 globally 5
VPN Access
Rank 229 globally 2
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 228 globally 20
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Rule of Law
Rank 228 globally 4
Property Rights Security
Rank 227 globally 2
Corruption Perception
Rank 222 globally 14
Police Effectiveness
Rank 217 globally 16
Expropriation Risk
Rank 223 globally 0
Extradition Risk
Rank 229 globally 24

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

19
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Political Stability
Rank 211 globally 19
Economic Resilience
Rank 226 globally 10
Government Efficiency
Rank 227 globally 5
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 150 globally 50
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

28
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 227 globally 12
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 201 globally 38
Emergency Care
Rank 219 globally 18
Medicine Access
Rank 221 globally 18
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 227 globally 6
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 229 globally 3
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 196 globally 37
Doctor Density
Rank 39 globally 76
Hospital Beds
Rank 2 globally 93
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 192 globally 56
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 228 globally 8

Environmental Health

6 indicators

55
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 178 globally 45
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 142 globally 71
Sanitation
Rank 104 globally 75
Waste Management
Rank 161 globally 22
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Life Expectancy
Rank 124 globally 68
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 42 globally 85
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 130 globally 42
Mental Health
Rank 204 globally 47
Suicide Rate
Rank 104 globally 59
Maternal Mortality
Rank 141 globally 52
Vaccination Rate
Rank 1 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 82 globally 70
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 118 globally 77
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

89
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 46 globally 92
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 19 globally 96
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 92 globally 44
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 219 globally 21
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 119 globally 22
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 229 globally 18
Capital Market Depth
Rank 229 globally 18
Business Credit Access
Rank 229 globally 9
Investor Protection
Rank 228 globally 4
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 229 globally 6
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 227 globally 25
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 229 globally 9
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 229 globally 4

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

12
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 229 globally 2
Banking Stability
Rank 229 globally 8
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 229 globally 4
Fintech Development
Rank 229 globally 1
ATM Availability
Rank 228 globally 7
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 229 globally 22
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 229 globally 4

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

14
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 229 globally 2
Crypto Regulation
Rank 229 globally 3
Legal Status
Rank 229 globally 3
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 229 globally 1
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 229 globally 1

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

9
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 229 globally 1
Transaction Costs
Rank 226 globally 18
Affordability
Rank 224 globally 14
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 229 globally 5
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 223 globally 10
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 229 globally 5
Days to Register a Company
Rank 224 globally 11

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

42
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 220 globally 13
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 205 globally 38
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 86
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 186 globally 65
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 229 globally 9
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 79
Central Bank Independence
Rank 229 globally 14
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 210 globally 20
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 90 globally 78
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 228 globally 3
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 222 globally 5
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 87
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 66
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 214 globally 17
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 218 globally 6
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

96
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 1 globally 100
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 2 globally 95
Electricity Cost
Rank 24 globally 94
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 153 globally 88
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

97
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 6 globally 96
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 8 globally 97
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 4 globally 99
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 3 globally 97
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 6 globally 92
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 10 globally 99
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 12 globally 95

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

87
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 149 globally 73
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

59
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Transit Cost
Rank 3 globally 99
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 175 globally 46
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 229 globally 1
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 134 globally 87
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 185 globally 70
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 211 globally 25
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 225 globally 20
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 223 globally 34
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 229 globally 41
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 140 globally 53

Personal Services

4 indicators

79
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 23 globally 98
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 217 globally 33
Local Services Cost
Rank 27 globally 93
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
25
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Logistics Performance
Rank 224 globally 1
Rail Network Density
Rank 49 globally 53
Airport Connectivity
Rank 105 globally 41
Port Connectivity
Rank 175 globally 8
49
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 24 globally 78
Road Density
Rank 137 globally 53
Traffic Deaths
Rank 158 globally 55
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 219 globally 1

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

57
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Power Outages
Rank 203 globally 21
Electrification Rate
Rank 182 globally 60
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 56 globally 60
CO2 Intensity
Rank 139 globally 34
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 229 globally 1
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 165 globally 10
Mobile Speed
Rank 229 globally 1
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

45
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

35
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 229 globally 16
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 226 globally 30
Burnout Risk
Rank 229 globally 15
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

64
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 185 globally 40
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 67 globally 84
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 219 globally 44

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

40
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Beach Quality
Rank 182 globally 26
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 212 globally 8
Biodiversity Index
Rank 145 globally 55
Forest Cover
Rank 57 globally 66

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

35
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 117 globally 39
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 181 globally 42
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 192 globally 20
Recovery Time
Rank 229 globally 39

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

18
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 227 globally 10
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 229 globally 2
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 213 globally 49
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 228 globally 3
Restaurant Density
Rank 226 globally 9
Street Food Scene
Rank 228 globally 3
Local Market Quality
Rank 228 globally 14
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 224 globally 8
Local Freshness
Rank 218 globally 19
Local Authenticity
Rank 228 globally 1

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 216 globally 25
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 229 globally 5
Veterinary Quality
Rank 216 globally 10
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 59 globally 70
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 226 globally 5
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 227 globally 20
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 229 globally 5
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 226 globally 0
E-Government
Rank 226 globally 22
Visa Processing Time
Rank 229 globally 0
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 229 globally 0
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 218 globally 18
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 226 globally 6
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 229 globally 0
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 225 globally 0
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 222 globally 6
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 217 globally 0
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 228 globally 0
Remote Work Legality
Rank 229 globally 0
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 229 globally 0
Remote Job Market
Rank 229 globally 0
Coworking Density
Rank 229 globally 0
Nomad Community
Rank 229 globally 0
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 229 globally 0
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 0
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 229 globally 0
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 229 globally 0
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 0
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 221 globally 5
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 229 globally 0
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 213 globally 0
Family Reunification
Rank 221 globally 0
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 218 globally 0
Residence Status Stability
Rank 221 globally 0
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 221 globally 0
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 222 globally 7
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 226 globally 0
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 228 globally 0
Local Language Barrier
Rank 228 globally 0
Integration Ease
Rank 227 globally 0
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 227 globally 0
Expat Community Size
Rank 226 globally 0
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 228 globally 0
International Schools
Rank 228 globally 0
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 228 globally 0
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 229 globally 0
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 228 globally 1
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 228 globally 0
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 229 globally 0
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 228 globally 4
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 229 globally 0
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 228 globally 0
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 229 globally 0
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 181 globally 35
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 229 globally 6
Accommodation Availability
Rank 170 globally 35
Booking & Transparency
Rank 229 globally 6

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

17
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 162 globally 35
Digital Travel Services
Rank 229 globally 13
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 229 globally 6
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 229 globally 12
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 217 globally 23
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 223 globally 21
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 211 globally 35
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 226 globally 16
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 182 globally 35
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 210 globally 32
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 210 globally 35

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

90
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Hotel Cost
Rank 17 globally 96
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 164 globally 71
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 224 globally 66
Off-Season Usability
Rank 220 globally 47
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 214 globally 45
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

9
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Press Freedom
Rank 229 globally 5
Democracy Index
Rank 228 globally 11
Personal Freedom
Rank 229 globally 15
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 229 globally 2

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 6 globally 90
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 33 globally 80
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 162 globally 25
Social Mobility Score
Rank 142 globally 40
Social Cohesion
Rank 220 globally 20
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Gender Equality
Rank 223 globally 20
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 224 globally 10
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 229 globally 0
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 229 globally 0
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 228 globally 2

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

0
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 216 globally 1
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 229 globally 0
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 228 globally 0
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 229 globally 0
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 212 globally 16
Public Accessibility
Rank 218 globally 15
Digital Accessibility
Rank 229 globally 0
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 196 globally 29

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

26
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 208 globally 20
Secularization Score
Rank 65 globally 52
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 211 globally 10
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 193 globally 25

Demography

10 indicators

53
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Median Age
Rank 138 globally 53
Fertility Rate
Rank 50 globally 92
Population Growth
Rank 154 globally 30
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 119 globally 56
Foreign Population Share
Rank 225 globally 21
Population Density
Rank 160 globally 49
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 14 globally 73
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19