Country profile

Northern Mariana Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Northern Mariana Islands 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, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Vacation Costs 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 Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 60.70 points
Global rank Rank 102 globally
Continental rank Rank 17 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 Northern Mariana Islands

Why is Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands?

Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Vacation Costs 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 Food & Basic Goods.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Northern Mariana Islands?

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 Northern Mariana Islands 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

Northern Mariana Islands 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

All ratings and indicators for Northern Mariana Islands

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

70
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Homicide Rate
Rank 129 globally 86
Petty Crime Index
Rank 74 globally 66
Women's Safety
Rank 73 globally 67
Organized Crime
Rank 16 globally 72
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 30 globally 90
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

39
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Flood Risk
Rank 60 globally 58
Storm Risk
Rank 226 globally 11
Earthquake Risk
Rank 196 globally 29
Drought Risk
Rank 142 globally 58
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 119 globally 51
Tsunami Risk
Rank 217 globally 17
Volcano Risk
Rank 200 globally 48

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

79
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State Surveillance
Rank 45 globally 79
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 59 globally 76
Data Protection Laws
Rank 63 globally 75
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 29 globally 74
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Rule of Law
Rank 35 globally 75
Property Rights Security
Rank 54 globally 71
Corruption Perception
Rank 64 globally 63
Police Effectiveness
Rank 40 globally 75
Expropriation Risk
Rank 67 globally 69
Extradition Risk
Rank 45 globally 51

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 62 globally 73
Economic Resilience
Rank 93 globally 62
Government Efficiency
Rank 36 globally 77
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 86 globally 62
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

68
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 80 globally 66
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 63 globally 77
Emergency Care
Rank 81 globally 66
Medicine Access
Rank 62 globally 73
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 63 globally 71
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 109 globally 66
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 86
Doctor Density
Rank 133 globally 40
Hospital Beds
Rank 132 globally 35
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 211 globally 24
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 78 globally 63

Environmental Health

6 indicators

73
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 46 globally 90
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 114 globally 84
Sanitation
Rank 47 globally 93
Waste Management
Rank 112 globally 38
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Life Expectancy
Rank 60 globally 83
Infectious Diseases
Rank 104 globally 76
Obesity Rate
Rank 196 globally 55
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 67 globally 61
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 121 globally 55
Maternal Mortality
Rank 91 globally 73
Vaccination Rate
Rank 106 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 159 globally 55
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 224 globally 52
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

67
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 167 globally 75
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 158 globally 42
Social Security Burden
Rank 90 globally 79
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 223 globally 18
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 71 globally 68
Capital Market Depth
Rank 68 globally 70
Business Credit Access
Rank 62 globally 71
Investor Protection
Rank 74 globally 64
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 143 globally 46
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 50 globally 77
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 60 globally 70
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 59 globally 72

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

74
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 109 globally 42
Banking Stability
Rank 9 globally 85
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 76 globally 84
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 62 globally 83
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 98 globally 52
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 94 globally 53
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

31
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 166 globally 21
Crypto Regulation
Rank 123 globally 41
Legal Status
Rank 117 globally 46
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 146 globally 53
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

50
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 186 globally 15
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 83 globally 48
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 57 globally 84
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 48 globally 65

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 99 globally 65
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 72 globally 92
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 58 globally 74
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 2 globally 97
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 29 globally 82
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 122 globally 60
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 60
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 66 globally 62
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 112 globally 36
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 175 globally 52
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 33 globally 87
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 57 globally 66
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

51
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 114 globally 44
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 184 globally 41
Electricity Cost
Rank 206 globally 30
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 151 globally 90
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 189 globally 79

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

27
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 213 globally 8
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 182 globally 38
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

45
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 180 globally 50
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 178 globally 49
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 187 globally 52
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 193 globally 46
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 181 globally 40
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 184 globally 35
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 199 globally 31

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

68
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 177 globally 73
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 200 globally 63
Car Purchase Index
Rank 67 globally 28
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 205 globally 29
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 208 globally 42
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 220 globally 50
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 201 globally 41

Personal Services

4 indicators

51
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Haircut Cost
Rank 184 globally 50
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 184 globally 55
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 184 globally 53
Local Services Cost
Rank 183 globally 46
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 184 globally 18
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
55
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 74 globally 60
Road Density
Rank 57 globally 70
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 75 globally 19

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

57
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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 206 globally 9
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 102 globally 45
Mobile Speed
Rank 109 globally 55
5G Coverage
Rank 96 globally 18

Public Transport

4 indicators

32
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Transit Coverage
Rank 186 globally 22
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

56
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 85 globally 62
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

71
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 207 globally 47
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

45
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Beach Quality
Rank 51 globally 80
Mountain Access
Rank 163 globally 22
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 210 globally 9
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 46 globally 71

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 134 globally 33
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 119 globally 59
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 29
Recovery Time
Rank 98 globally 70

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

29
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 80 globally 65
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 211 globally 50
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 198 globally 20
Restaurant Density
Rank 190 globally 23
Street Food Scene
Rank 207 globally 18
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 174 globally 21
Local Freshness
Rank 215 globally 21
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 181 globally 71
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 34
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 69 globally 83
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 65 globally 60

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

47
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 182 globally 35
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 93 globally 58
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 111 globally 70
E-Government
Rank 69 globally 82
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 59 globally 76
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 70 globally 75
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 113 globally 45
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 64 globally 75
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 127 globally 45
Visa Application Ease
Rank 100 globally 69
Border Openness
Rank 117 globally 65
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 128 globally 53
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 189 globally 69
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 115 globally 40
Remote Work Legality
Rank 102 globally 57
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 38 globally 85
Remote Job Market
Rank 69 globally 71
Coworking Density
Rank 173 globally 27
Nomad Community
Rank 137 globally 34
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 68 globally 70
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 85 globally 70
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 54 globally 74
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 79 globally 69
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 68 globally 74
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 105 globally 68
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 80 globally 74
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 73 globally 74
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 77 globally 70
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 61 globally 92
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

77
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 28 globally 85
Local Language Barrier
Rank 31 globally 83
Integration Ease
Rank 27 globally 81
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 39 globally 78
Expat Community Size
Rank 26 globally 66
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 39 globally 78
International Schools
Rank 57 globally 53
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 26 globally 82
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 38 globally 77
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 31 globally 81
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 75
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 35 globally 80
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 72 globally 56
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 75 globally 67
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 60 globally 71
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 74
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Hotel Quality
Rank 129 globally 52
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 78 globally 69
Accommodation Availability
Rank 162 globally 37
Booking & Transparency
Rank 72 globally 73

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

64
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 162 globally 35
Digital Travel Services
Rank 111 globally 60
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 60 globally 84
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 67 globally 75
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 163 globally 35
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 118 globally 61
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 155 globally 55
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 156 globally 41
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 59 globally 80
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 104 globally 66
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 169 globally 49

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 96 globally 83
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 94 globally 84
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 156 globally 72
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 150 globally 76
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 121 globally 84
Off-Season Usability
Rank 120 globally 67
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 126 globally 63
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

78
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Press Freedom
Rank 77 globally 67
Democracy Index
Rank 55 globally 78
Personal Freedom
Rank 36 globally 82
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 51 globally 80

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

63
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 183 globally 50
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 85 globally 46
Social Mobility Score
Rank 69 globally 55
Social Cohesion
Rank 42 globally 74
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Gender Equality
Rank 46 globally 73
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 49 globally 73
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 33 globally 79
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 38 globally 79
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 37 globally 78

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

81
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 47 globally 91
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 40 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 47 globally 77
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 37 globally 82
Pride Culture
Rank 45 globally 74
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Disability Support Score
Rank 67 globally 63
Public Accessibility
Rank 74 globally 59
Digital Accessibility
Rank 69 globally 66
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 74 globally 66

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

66
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

61
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Median Age
Rank 117 globally 60
Fertility Rate
Rank 50 globally 92
Population Growth
Rank 203 globally 16
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 27 globally 91
Foreign Population Share
Rank 8 globally 98
Population Density
Rank 93 globally 61
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 216 globally 27
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 213 globally 82
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37