Country profile

Peru: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Peru is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Vacation Costs 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 Social System & Social Cohesion, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Internet & Connectivity.

Overall rating 61.25 points
Global rank Rank 99 globally
Continental rank Rank 6 in South America

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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 Peru

Why is Peru 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 Peru?

Dining & Going Out, Personal Services 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 social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Internet & Connectivity.

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

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 Peru 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

Peru 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; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Peru

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 177 globally 77
Petty Crime Index
Rank 196 globally 37
Women's Safety
Rank 169 globally 46
Organized Crime
Rank 187 globally 38
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 187 globally 56
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 146 globally 84
Political Violence
Rank 159 globally 70
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 129 globally 84
Terrorism Risk
Rank 181 globally 84

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 189 globally 35
Storm Risk
Rank 47 globally 91
Earthquake Risk
Rank 223 globally 13
Drought Risk
Rank 137 globally 59
Wildfire Risk
Rank 125 globally 47
Landslide Risk
Rank 217 globally 24
Tsunami Risk
Rank 217 globally 17
Volcano Risk
Rank 201 globally 42

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

64
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State Surveillance
Rank 116 globally 64
Internet Censorship
Rank 117 globally 68
Internet Freedom
Rank 120 globally 62
Data Protection Laws
Rank 89 globally 59
VPN Access
Rank 105 globally 74
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 151 globally 53
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Rule of Law
Rank 139 globally 47
Property Rights Security
Rank 116 globally 53
Corruption Perception
Rank 170 globally 31
Police Effectiveness
Rank 146 globally 50
Expropriation Risk
Rank 113 globally 57
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

57
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Political Stability
Rank 158 globally 51
Economic Resilience
Rank 58 globally 67
Government Efficiency
Rank 144 globally 51
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 114 globally 57
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 116 globally 60
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 103 globally 69
Emergency Care
Rank 120 globally 58
Medicine Access
Rank 115 globally 64
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 129 globally 57
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 123 globally 66
Doctor Density
Rank 117 globally 49
Hospital Beds
Rank 152 globally 29
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 110 globally 92
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 115 globally 58
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 170 globally 51
Noise Pollution
Rank 176 globally 40
UV Radiation
Rank 157 globally 21
Tap Water Safety
Rank 167 globally 56
Sanitation
Rank 131 globally 61
Waste Management
Rank 144 globally 29
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Life Expectancy
Rank 73 globally 80
Infectious Diseases
Rank 178 globally 51
Obesity Rate
Rank 153 globally 64
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 117 globally 46
Mental Health
Rank 91 globally 66
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 131 globally 57
Vaccination Rate
Rank 169 globally 82
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 78 globally 72
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 34 globally 87
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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 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 138 globally 68
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 110 globally 89
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 179 globally 88
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 167 globally 53
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 119 globally 22
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 28 globally 74
Capital Market Depth
Rank 68 globally 70
Business Credit Access
Rank 103 globally 62
Investor Protection
Rank 116 globally 52
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 84 globally 63
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 13 globally 83
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 121 globally 54
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 102 globally 58

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

66
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 106 globally 44
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 76 globally 84
Fintech Development
Rank 108 globally 62
ATM Availability
Rank 11 globally 97
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 152 globally 42
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

40
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 68 globally 42
Crypto Regulation
Rank 90 globally 47
Legal Status
Rank 93 globally 51
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 80 globally 21
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 180 globally 41
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 42 globally 29

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

78
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 25 globally 88
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 175 globally 26
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 131 globally 59
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 179 globally 38

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

76
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 124 globally 58
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 53 globally 75
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 116 globally 85
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 20 globally 87
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 82
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 107 globally 40
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 123 globally 32
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 107 globally 77
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 70
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 117 globally 63
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 117 globally 36
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

65
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 114 globally 44
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 107 globally 58
Electricity Cost
Rank 116 globally 67
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

52
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 140 globally 41
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 195 globally 18
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 144 globally 45
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 126 globally 62
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 68
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 80 globally 77
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 143 globally 54

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 97 globally 89
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
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 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 49 globally 75
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 107 globally 92
Car Purchase Index
Rank 109 globally 9
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 49 globally 84
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 54 globally 92
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 36 globally 76

Personal Services

4 indicators

86
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Haircut Cost
Rank 89 globally 85
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 83 globally 89
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 66 globally 90
Local Services Cost
Rank 97 globally 81
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38
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 88 globally 23
Airport Connectivity
Rank 64 globally 59
Port Connectivity
Rank 57 globally 35
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 190 globally 35
Road Density
Rank 180 globally 47
Traffic Deaths
Rank 138 globally 65
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 127 globally 82
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 54 globally 61
CO2 Intensity
Rank 47 globally 62
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 107 globally 52
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 131 globally 29
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

49
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Transit Coverage
Rank 67 globally 58
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 77 globally 20
Walkability Score
Rank 65 globally 60
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 111 globally 59
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 33 globally 60

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 111 globally 62
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 67 globally 84
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 100 globally 83

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

77
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Beach Quality
Rank 110 globally 59
Mountain Access
Rank 12 globally 83
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 77 globally 74
Biodiversity Index
Rank 7 globally 95
Forest Cover
Rank 38 globally 75

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

62
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 108 globally 42
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 53
Recovery Time
Rank 79 globally 73

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

53
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 24 globally 54
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 66 globally 34
Cultural Freedom
Rank 80 globally 65
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 29 globally 79
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 9 globally 85
Restaurant Density
Rank 18 globally 80
Street Food Scene
Rank 8 globally 88
Local Market Quality
Rank 9 globally 88
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 28 globally 66
Local Freshness
Rank 13 globally 85
Local Authenticity
Rank 8 globally 88

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

48
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 71 globally 38
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

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 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 91 globally 48
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 93 globally 58
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 102 globally 72
E-Government
Rank 123 globally 67
Visa Processing Time
Rank 133 globally 55
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 117 globally 60
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 96 globally 50
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 120 globally 59
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 116 globally 64
Border Openness
Rank 69 globally 83
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 81 globally 66
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 2 globally 98
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 91 globally 44
Remote Work Legality
Rank 175 globally 43
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 143 globally 58
Remote Job Market
Rank 115 globally 60
Coworking Density
Rank 64 globally 58
Nomad Community
Rank 61 globally 55
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 118 globally 52
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 60
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 62
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 134 globally 55
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 106 globally 60
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 118 globally 58
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 110 globally 67
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 1 globally 100
Family Reunification
Rank 98 globally 70
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 18 globally 83
Residence Status Stability
Rank 119 globally 61
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 107 globally 62
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 96 globally 70
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 144 globally 40
Local Language Barrier
Rank 137 globally 50
Integration Ease
Rank 113 globally 65
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 116 globally 61
Expat Community Size
Rank 117 globally 37
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 111 globally 62
International Schools
Rank 95 globally 47
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 96 globally 64
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 116 globally 47
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 95 globally 62
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 104 globally 53
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 55
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 177 globally 36
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 116 globally 56
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 127 globally 53
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 60
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 96 globally 60
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 119 globally 57
Accommodation Availability
Rank 63 globally 66
Booking & Transparency
Rank 119 globally 59

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 69 globally 59
Digital Travel Services
Rank 113 globally 59
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 99 globally 72
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 114 globally 65
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 18 globally 82
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 78 globally 69
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 14 globally 87
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 47 globally 69
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 108 globally 67
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 11 globally 89

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

84
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Hotel Cost
Rank 88 globally 85
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 87 globally 87
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 136 globally 79
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 107 globally 86
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 99 globally 82
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 62 globally 76
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 109 globally 66
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

62
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Press Freedom
Rank 108 globally 60
Democracy Index
Rank 131 globally 57
Personal Freedom
Rank 97 globally 68
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 116 globally 60

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

66
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 129 globally 95
PISA Score
Rank 106 globally 40
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 62 globally 55
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 157 globally 20
Housing Support Score
Rank 135 globally 35
Social Mobility Score
Rank 122 globally 44
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 130 globally 55
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 129 globally 52
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 107 globally 52
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 95 globally 55
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 102 globally 55

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

45
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 97 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 97 globally 44
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 87 globally 54
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 104 globally 41
Pride Culture
Rank 86 globally 45
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Disability Support Score
Rank 110 globally 48
Public Accessibility
Rank 108 globally 50
Digital Accessibility
Rank 109 globally 52
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 105 globally 57

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

65
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 77 globally 82
Secularization Score
Rank 87 globally 48
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 69 globally 71

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 40 globally 97
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 78 globally 53
Urbanization Rate
Rank 72 globally 75
Foreign Population Share
Rank 159 globally 33
Population Density
Rank 41 globally 73
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 115 globally 28