Country profile

Pakistan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Pakistan 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 mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Communication & Digital Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 45.59 points
Global rank Rank 198 globally
Continental rank Rank 41 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 Pakistan

Why is Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Communication & Digital Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Pakistan 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

Pakistan 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; social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Pakistan

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

52
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Homicide Rate
Rank 135 globally 85
Petty Crime Index
Rank 196 globally 37
Women's Safety
Rank 216 globally 26
Organized Crime
Rank 196 globally 36
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 218 globally 27
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 210 globally 29
Political Violence
Rank 211 globally 18
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 210 globally 38
Terrorism Risk
Rank 229 globally 14

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

38
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Flood Risk
Rank 218 globally 22
Storm Risk
Rank 152 globally 62
Earthquake Risk
Rank 204 globally 24
Drought Risk
Rank 200 globally 26
Wildfire Risk
Rank 139 globally 41
Landslide Risk
Rank 221 globally 22
Tsunami Risk
Rank 182 globally 40
Volcano Risk
Rank 127 globally 94

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

29
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State Surveillance
Rank 190 globally 33
Internet Censorship
Rank 206 globally 22
Internet Freedom
Rank 204 globally 27
Data Protection Laws
Rank 173 globally 32
VPN Access
Rank 208 globally 24
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 222 globally 36
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Rule of Law
Rank 190 globally 34
Property Rights Security
Rank 188 globally 35
Corruption Perception
Rank 183 globally 27
Police Effectiveness
Rank 197 globally 33
Expropriation Risk
Rank 178 globally 34
Extradition Risk
Rank 86 globally 46

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

28
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Political Stability
Rank 216 globally 11
Economic Resilience
Rank 207 globally 34
Government Efficiency
Rank 195 globally 36
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 187 globally 34
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

39
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 180 globally 42
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 201 globally 38
Emergency Care
Rank 191 globally 37
Medicine Access
Rank 200 globally 37
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 193 globally 37
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 48
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 199 globally 34
Doctor Density
Rank 138 globally 37
Hospital Beds
Rank 205 globally 13
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 210 globally 44
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 151 globally 45

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 205 globally 16
Noise Pollution
Rank 225 globally 23
UV Radiation
Rank 90 globally 36
Tap Water Safety
Rank 177 globally 52
Sanitation
Rank 166 globally 42
Waste Management
Rank 204 globally 9
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Life Expectancy
Rank 177 globally 51
Infectious Diseases
Rank 178 globally 51
Obesity Rate
Rank 123 globally 70
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 216 globally 12
Mental Health
Rank 158 globally 57
Suicide Rate
Rank 84 globally 64
Maternal Mortality
Rank 179 globally 36
Vaccination Rate
Rank 145 globally 86
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 45 globally 80
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 185 globally 67
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 70 globally 89
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 74 globally 82
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 191 globally 44
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 38 globally 78
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 194 globally 54
Capital Market Depth
Rank 188 globally 49
Business Credit Access
Rank 189 globally 43
Investor Protection
Rank 193 globally 32
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 170 globally 40
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 199 globally 54
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 177 globally 40
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 183 globally 39

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

44
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 172 globally 25
Banking Stability
Rank 166 globally 64
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 182 globally 72
Fintech Development
Rank 180 globally 30
ATM Availability
Rank 178 globally 44
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 144 globally 44
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 209 globally 34

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

41
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 4 globally 87
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 95 globally 50
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 123 globally 14
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 189 globally 38
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 150 globally 8

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

40
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 186 globally 15
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 212 globally 28
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 174 globally 28
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 112 globally 63
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 161 globally 52
Days to Register a Company
Rank 155 globally 44

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

52
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 179 globally 37
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 203 globally 40
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 45
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 189 globally 47
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 160 globally 72
Central Bank Independence
Rank 197 globally 47
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 166 globally 47
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 90 globally 78
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 14
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 162 globally 20
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 114 globally 76
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 210 globally 44
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 117 globally 63
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 164 globally 24
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

88
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 9 globally 77
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 4 globally 92
Electricity Cost
Rank 35 globally 92
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 144 globally 92
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 1 globally 100

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

91
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 45 globally 78
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 41 globally 86
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 33 globally 89
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 9 globally 95
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 5 globally 93
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 42 globally 90

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

77
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 5 globally 96
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 215 globally 19
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 208 globally 18
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

82
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 39 globally 77
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 8 globally 99
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Internet Cost
Rank 25 globally 86
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 20 globally 79

Personal Services

4 indicators

99
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Haircut Cost
Rank 1 globally 98
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 43 globally 96
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Services Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
35
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 70 globally 34
Airport Connectivity
Rank 114 globally 39
Port Connectivity
Rank 47 globally 38
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 167 globally 40
Road Density
Rank 114 globally 57
Traffic Deaths
Rank 148 globally 60
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 130 globally 6

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

58
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 179 globally 65
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 122 globally 28
CO2 Intensity
Rank 91 globally 48
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 207 globally 83
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Broadband Speed
Rank 131 globally 46
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 182 globally 4
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

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

44
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 181 globally 47
Burnout Risk
Rank 204 globally 32
Public Holidays
Rank 22 globally 64

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 160 globally 51
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 34 globally 83
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 203 globally 67
Seasonal Variation
Rank 204 globally 50

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

58
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Beach Quality
Rank 158 globally 41
Mountain Access
Rank 10 globally 86
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 98 globally 64
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 193 globally 6

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

37
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 145 globally 31
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 186 globally 41
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 159 globally 27
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 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 147 globally 32
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 211 globally 18
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 199 globally 53
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 56 globally 50
Restaurant Density
Rank 70 globally 56
Street Food Scene
Rank 46 globally 54
Local Market Quality
Rank 74 globally 56
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 86 globally 45
Local Freshness
Rank 84 globally 58
Local Authenticity
Rank 48 globally 50

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

39
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 72 globally 27
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 50
Child Safety Score
Rank 188 globally 38
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 180 globally 25

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 2 globally 82
Pet Food Prices
Rank 2 globally 78
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 204 globally 15
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 222 globally 25
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 217 globally 18
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 202 globally 34
E-Government
Rank 141 globally 62
Visa Processing Time
Rank 198 globally 32
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 186 globally 44
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 186 globally 39
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 164 globally 31
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 150 globally 51
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 196 globally 24
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 191 globally 27
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 196 globally 21
Remote Work Legality
Rank 175 globally 43
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 158 globally 53
Remote Job Market
Rank 170 globally 45
Coworking Density
Rank 104 globally 43
Nomad Community
Rank 155 globally 29
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 180 globally 31
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 34
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 38
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 171 globally 48
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 192 globally 38
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 182 globally 38
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 170 globally 48
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 200 globally 30
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 195 globally 33
Residence Status Stability
Rank 204 globally 33
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 197 globally 33
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 224 globally 5
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 191 globally 40
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 98 globally 57
Local Language Barrier
Rank 101 globally 61
Integration Ease
Rank 179 globally 53
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 190 globally 45
Expat Community Size
Rank 147 globally 30
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 164 globally 50
International Schools
Rank 140 globally 40
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 197 globally 34
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 217 globally 14
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 216 globally 16
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 220 globally 7
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 34
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 194 globally 31
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 180 globally 39
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 180 globally 37
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 44
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 161 globally 42
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 177 globally 39
Accommodation Availability
Rank 138 globally 44
Booking & Transparency
Rank 177 globally 41

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

46
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 151 globally 38
Digital Travel Services
Rank 156 globally 47
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 179 globally 48
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 172 globally 49
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 133 globally 41
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 169 globally 46
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 147 globally 43
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 165 globally 48
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 166 globally 49
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 117 globally 62

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

96
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Hotel Cost
Rank 4 globally 98
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 5 globally 99
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 3 globally 99
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 2 globally 99
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 121 globally 84
Off-Season Usability
Rank 142 globally 65
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 145 globally 60
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 181 globally 33
Democracy Index
Rank 161 globally 40
Personal Freedom
Rank 187 globally 46
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 166 globally 32

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 212 globally 58
PISA Score
Rank 187 globally 11
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 192 globally 12
Education Expenditure
Rank 212 globally 40
School Life Expectancy
Rank 216 globally 45
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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 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 190 globally 17
Social Mobility Score
Rank 188 globally 23
Social Cohesion
Rank 210 globally 26
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Gender Equality
Rank 217 globally 27
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 211 globally 25
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 211 globally 19
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 218 globally 12
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 217 globally 14

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 209 globally 17
Public Accessibility
Rank 195 globally 26
Digital Accessibility
Rank 169 globally 33
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 208 globally 25

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

10
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 220 globally 12
Secularization Score
Rank 221 globally 7
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 211 globally 10
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 221 globally 10

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 122 globally 66
Population Growth
Rank 50 globally 60
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 189 globally 26
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 181 globally 46
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 209 globally 33
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 216 globally 78
Single-Person Households
Rank 223 globally 5