Country profile

Palestine: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Palestine 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 challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure more closely, because the largest deductions come from Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

Overall rating 43.70 points
Global rank Rank 209 globally
Continental rank Rank 43 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 Palestine

Why is Palestine 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 Palestine?

Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

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

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 Palestine 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

Palestine 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; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Palestine

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

55
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Homicide Rate
Rank 25 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 182 globally 39
Women's Safety
Rank 219 globally 20
Organized Crime
Rank 187 globally 38
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 207 globally 40
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 229 globally 4
Political Violence
Rank 229 globally 4
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 228 globally 10
Terrorism Risk
Rank 208 globally 52

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

73
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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 2 globally 96
Earthquake Risk
Rank 123 globally 64
Drought Risk
Rank 200 globally 26
Wildfire Risk
Rank 94 globally 53
Landslide Risk
Rank 72 globally 62
Tsunami Risk
Rank 64 globally 83
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

21
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State Surveillance
Rank 205 globally 22
Internet Censorship
Rank 218 globally 12
Internet Freedom
Rank 209 globally 26
Data Protection Laws
Rank 214 globally 21
VPN Access
Rank 220 globally 13
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 201 globally 44
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Rule of Law
Rank 211 globally 22
Property Rights Security
Rank 214 globally 14
Corruption Perception
Rank 192 globally 24
Police Effectiveness
Rank 210 globally 22
Expropriation Risk
Rank 220 globally 4
Extradition Risk
Rank 146 globally 40

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

21
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Political Stability
Rank 222 globally 6
Economic Resilience
Rank 220 globally 16
Government Efficiency
Rank 212 globally 26
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 162 globally 48
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

31
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 212 globally 28
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 208 globally 35
Emergency Care
Rank 219 globally 18
Medicine Access
Rank 221 globally 18
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 219 globally 16
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 206 globally 35
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 174 globally 47
Doctor Density
Rank 98 globally 57
Hospital Beds
Rank 165 globally 25
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 194 globally 55
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 189 globally 30

Environmental Health

6 indicators

56
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 165 globally 53
Noise Pollution
Rank 217 globally 28
UV Radiation
Rank 81 globally 39
Tap Water Safety
Rank 116 globally 83
Sanitation
Rank 102 globally 77
Waste Management
Rank 140 globally 30
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Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 55
Infectious Diseases
Rank 62 globally 84
Obesity Rate
Rank 199 globally 54
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 152 globally 36
Mental Health
Rank 216 globally 42
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 66 globally 78
Vaccination Rate
Rank 114 globally 89
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 100 globally 65
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 111 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

78
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 97 globally 86
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 72 globally 83
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 131 globally 49
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 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 90 globally 72
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 216 globally 42
Capital Market Depth
Rank 204 globally 43
Business Credit Access
Rank 189 globally 43
Investor Protection
Rank 215 globally 17
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 218 globally 22
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 220 globally 35
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 191 globally 37
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 166 globally 42

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 199 globally 21
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 214 globally 49
Fintech Development
Rank 154 globally 41
ATM Availability
Rank 157 globally 61
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

28
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 180 globally 18
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 186 globally 26
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 6
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

36
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
42
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 193 globally 33
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 213 globally 40
Days to Register a Company
Rank 212 globally 25

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

38
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 191 globally 30
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 222 globally 10
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 86
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 229 globally 1
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 201 globally 44
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 212 globally 38
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 183 globally 34
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 222 globally 14
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 140 globally 30
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 147 globally 25
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 222 globally 15
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 66
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 139 globally 57
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 133 globally 31
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

67
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 104 globally 70
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 162 globally 82
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

79
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 66 globally 66
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 63 globally 81
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 61 globally 77
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 71 globally 83
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

87
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 82 globally 92
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 154 globally 53
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 140 globally 3
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 127 globally 60

Personal Services

4 indicators

88
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Haircut Cost
Rank 86 globally 86
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 70 globally 92
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 55 globally 91
Local Services Cost
Rank 84 globally 84
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 153 globally 26
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
49
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 139 globally 45
Road Density
Rank 84 globally 63
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 171 globally 80
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 187 globally 15
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 195 globally 10
CO2 Intensity
Rank 139 globally 34
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 142 globally 21
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 113 globally 10

Public Transport

4 indicators

36
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

44
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 207 globally 40
Burnout Risk
Rank 211 globally 30
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 97 globally 64
Sunshine Hours
Rank 25 globally 97
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 26 globally 85
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 195 globally 72
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

33
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Beach Quality
Rank 165 globally 39
Mountain Access
Rank 140 globally 30
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 164 globally 33
Biodiversity Index
Rank 194 globally 44
Forest Cover
Rank 202 globally 2

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

33
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 163 globally 24
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 213 globally 31
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 26
Recovery Time
Rank 194 globally 55

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

26
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 200 globally 22
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 110 globally 65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 101 globally 41
Restaurant Density
Rank 94 globally 48
Street Food Scene
Rank 99 globally 43
Local Market Quality
Rank 113 globally 47
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 101 globally 41
Local Freshness
Rank 123 globally 49
Local Authenticity
Rank 105 globally 40

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

42
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 145 globally 69
Child Safety Score
Rank 169 globally 45
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 161 globally 32

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 211 globally 20
Veterinary Quality
Rank 156 globally 35
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 59 globally 70
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 179 globally 22
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 212 globally 30
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 210 globally 20
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 212 globally 24
E-Government
Rank 169 globally 49
Visa Processing Time
Rank 198 globally 32
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 199 globally 37
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 192 globally 37
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 205 globally 18
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 207 globally 31
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 209 globally 16
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 203 globally 18
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 169 globally 79
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 205 globally 18
Remote Work Legality
Rank 204 globally 34
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 191 globally 45
Remote Job Market
Rank 173 globally 44
Coworking Density
Rank 136 globally 35
Nomad Community
Rank 172 globally 22
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 157 globally 37
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 208 globally 25
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 208 globally 29
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 202 globally 40
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 208 globally 29
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 185 globally 37
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 35
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 193 globally 9
Family Reunification
Rank 208 globally 23
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 195 globally 33
Residence Status Stability
Rank 211 globally 25
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 208 globally 26
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 216 globally 9
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

34
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 173 globally 31
Local Language Barrier
Rank 191 globally 35
Integration Ease
Rank 212 globally 42
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 210 globally 37
Expat Community Size
Rank 202 globally 22
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 210 globally 37
International Schools
Rank 202 globally 28
17
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 216 globally 23
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 213 globally 15
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 217 globally 15
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 214 globally 13
28
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 213 globally 21
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 204 globally 25
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 203 globally 31
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 196 globally 30
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 196 globally 39
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 146 globally 48
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 189 globally 35
Accommodation Availability
Rank 154 globally 39
Booking & Transparency
Rank 191 globally 36

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 186 globally 30
Digital Travel Services
Rank 161 globally 46
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 49
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 200 globally 36
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 170 globally 34
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 192 globally 39
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 206 globally 40
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 170 globally 38
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 159 globally 49
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 187 globally 41
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 206 globally 36

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

89
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Hotel Cost
Rank 75 globally 90
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 67 globally 92
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 72 globally 90
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 82 globally 89
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 165 globally 61
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 155 globally 58
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

37
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Press Freedom
Rank 167 globally 39
Democracy Index
Rank 170 globally 35
Personal Freedom
Rank 192 globally 45
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 170 globally 28

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

69
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 126 globally 36
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 84 globally 50
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 195 globally 31
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 162 globally 25
Social Mobility Score
Rank 159 globally 35
Social Cohesion
Rank 213 globally 25
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Gender Equality
Rank 217 globally 27
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 216 globally 21
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 215 globally 17
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 214 globally 14
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 216 globally 15

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

12
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 206 globally 13
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 209 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 203 globally 13
Pride Culture
Rank 204 globally 9
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Disability Support Score
Rank 192 globally 23
Public Accessibility
Rank 210 globally 22
Digital Accessibility
Rank 195 globally 25
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 188 globally 32

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

16
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 212 globally 19
Secularization Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 205 globally 15
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 210 globally 17

Demography

10 indicators

57
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Median Age
Rank 32 globally 88
Fertility Rate
Rank 136 globally 60
Population Growth
Rank 27 globally 70
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 78 globally 73
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 218 globally 34
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14