Country profile

North Macedonia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

North Macedonia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Communication & Digital Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 64.77 points
Global rank Rank 66 globally
Continental rank Rank 41 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 North Macedonia

Why is North Macedonia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for North Macedonia?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

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

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 North Macedonia 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

North Macedonia 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for North Macedonia

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

69
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Homicide Rate
Rank 74 globally 92
Petty Crime Index
Rank 86 globally 62
Women's Safety
Rank 84 globally 63
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 91 globally 82
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 95 globally 82
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 94 globally 88
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

68
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Flood Risk
Rank 49 globally 62
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 159 globally 51
Drought Risk
Rank 131 globally 61
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 152 globally 44
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

71
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State Surveillance
Rank 90 globally 69
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 93 globally 68
Data Protection Laws
Rank 72 globally 73
VPN Access
Rank 87 globally 78
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 100 globally 61
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Rule of Law
Rank 99 globally 55
Property Rights Security
Rank 109 globally 55
Corruption Perception
Rank 136 globally 39
Police Effectiveness
Rank 113 globally 60
Expropriation Risk
Rank 99 globally 60
Extradition Risk
Rank 99 globally 45

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

61
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Political Stability
Rank 117 globally 61
Economic Resilience
Rank 145 globally 56
Government Efficiency
Rank 98 globally 60
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 44 globally 69
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 68 globally 68
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 133 globally 64
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 98 globally 67
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 85 globally 67
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 168 globally 51
Doctor Density
Rank 61 globally 69
Hospital Beds
Rank 36 globally 64
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 126 globally 88
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 107 globally 57

Environmental Health

6 indicators

51
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 165 globally 53
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 116 globally 83
Sanitation
Rank 201 globally 25
Waste Management
Rank 140 globally 30
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 130 globally 71
Obesity Rate
Rank 142 globally 67
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 20 globally 79
Mental Health
Rank 65 globally 69
Suicide Rate
Rank 52 globally 74
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 165 globally 83
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 81 globally 71
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 168 globally 70
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 85
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 21 globally 90
Social Security Burden
Rank 161 globally 61
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 169 globally 94
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 52 globally 80
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 61 globally 66
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 75 globally 69
Business Credit Access
Rank 89 globally 65
Investor Protection
Rank 101 globally 56
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 62 globally 67
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 74 globally 67
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 89 globally 63

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 106 globally 44
Banking Stability
Rank 80 globally 78
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 80 globally 77
ATM Availability
Rank 54 globally 85
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 127 globally 49
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 79 globally 72
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

38
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 106 globally 31
Crypto Regulation
Rank 98 globally 45
Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 48
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 114 globally 15
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 76 globally 80
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

84
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 7 globally 90
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 10 globally 89
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 19 globally 75
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 96 globally 69
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 171 globally 51
Days to Register a Company
Rank 7 globally 87

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

71
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 92 globally 66
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 150 globally 79
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 115 globally 59
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 97 globally 89
Central Bank Independence
Rank 122 globally 65
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 98 globally 64
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 125 globally 72
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 92 globally 42
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 197 globally 43
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 112 globally 65
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 100 globally 43
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

64
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 101 globally 48
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 103 globally 60
Electricity Cost
Rank 86 globally 79
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 181 globally 69
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

61
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 115 globally 49
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 72 globally 79
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 117 globally 57
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 139 globally 52
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 128 globally 61
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 80 globally 74

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

86
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 105 globally 73
Burger Menu Price
Rank 102 globally 87
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 93 globally 90

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

77
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 118 globally 63
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 109 globally 9
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 25 globally 86
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 32 globally 95
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 72 globally 70

Personal Services

4 indicators

86
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Haircut Cost
Rank 98 globally 83
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 83 globally 89
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 97 globally 81
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 31 globally 71
Airport Connectivity
Rank 96 globally 43
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
57
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Road Quality
Rank 83 globally 55
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 84 globally 63
Traffic Deaths
Rank 82 globally 81
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

70
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Power Outages
Rank 77 globally 92
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 180 globally 27
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 76 globally 63
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 58 globally 75
Mobile Speed
Rank 68 globally 68
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

46
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Transit Coverage
Rank 98 globally 48
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

56
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 78 globally 60
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 137 globally 55
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 97 globally 64
Sunshine Hours
Rank 174 globally 69
Humidity Comfort
Rank 56 globally 89
Rainy Days
Rank 83 globally 69
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 182 globally 58

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

57
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 36 globally 71
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 43 globally 97
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 82 globally 53

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 81 globally 50
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 59 globally 72
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 75 globally 50
Recovery Time
Rank 92 globally 71

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 58 globally 52
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 80 globally 45
Cinema Density
Rank 66 globally 34
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 58 globally 73
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 88 globally 44
Restaurant Density
Rank 92 globally 49
Street Food Scene
Rank 86 globally 45
Local Market Quality
Rank 65 globally 58
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 86 globally 45
Local Freshness
Rank 64 globally 64
Local Authenticity
Rank 77 globally 44

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 29
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 91 globally 60
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 86 globally 75
E-Government
Rank 85 globally 79
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 67 globally 74
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 77 globally 72
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 103 globally 47
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 76 globally 72
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 76 globally 73
Border Openness
Rank 99 globally 72
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 86 globally 65
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 82 globally 45
Remote Work Legality
Rank 88 globally 60
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 55 globally 80
Remote Job Market
Rank 82 globally 68
Coworking Density
Rank 88 globally 47
Nomad Community
Rank 117 globally 39
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 95 globally 59
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 67
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 69 globally 71
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 92 globally 64
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 78 globally 69
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 71 globally 78
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 85 globally 73
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 88 globally 71
Residence Status Stability
Rank 95 globally 69
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 93 globally 66
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 109 globally 61
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 107 globally 53
Local Language Barrier
Rank 116 globally 57
Integration Ease
Rank 130 globally 61
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 92 globally 65
Expat Community Size
Rank 147 globally 30
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 97 globally 65
International Schools
Rank 134 globally 41
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 124 globally 54
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 105 globally 50
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 118 globally 54
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 112 globally 52
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 29 globally 69
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 78 globally 66
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 82 globally 66
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 70
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Hotel Quality
Rank 129 globally 52
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 78 globally 69
Accommodation Availability
Rank 101 globally 55
Booking & Transparency
Rank 78 globally 72

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

70
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 64 globally 61
Digital Travel Services
Rank 66 globally 72
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 80 globally 78
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 94 globally 70
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 91 globally 50
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 78 globally 69
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 81 globally 69
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 83 globally 58
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 202 globally 27
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 166 globally 49
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 46 globally 80

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

82
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Hotel Cost
Rank 116 globally 79
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 124 globally 79
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 98 globally 87
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 76 globally 73
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

63
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Press Freedom
Rank 112 globally 58
Democracy Index
Rank 115 globally 63
Personal Freedom
Rank 106 globally 67
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 116 globally 60

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 123 globally 37
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 174 globally 57
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 115 globally 38
Housing Support Score
Rank 108 globally 41
Social Mobility Score
Rank 119 globally 45
Social Cohesion
Rank 93 globally 59
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Gender Equality
Rank 104 globally 60
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 99 globally 60
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 101 globally 54
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 107 globally 53
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 102 globally 55

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

46
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 92 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 92 globally 47
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 94 globally 51
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 97 globally 45
Pride Culture
Rank 98 globally 40
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Disability Support Score
Rank 93 globally 53
Public Accessibility
Rank 77 globally 57
Digital Accessibility
Rank 71 globally 65
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 85 globally 62

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

60
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 139 globally 70
Secularization Score
Rank 87 globally 48
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 135 globally 63

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 170 globally 40
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 186 globally 22
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 126 globally 52
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53