Country profile

Philippines: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Philippines 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 Dining & Going Out, Vacation Costs and Communication & Digital Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as safety, stability and risk exposure more closely, because the largest deductions come from Natural Hazards, Social System & Social Cohesion and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

Overall rating 56.57 points
Global rank Rank 145 globally
Continental rank Rank 30 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 Philippines

Why is Philippines 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 Philippines?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as safety, stability and risk exposure deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Natural Hazards, Social System & Social Cohesion and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

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

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 Philippines 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

Philippines 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 safety, stability and risk exposure still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Philippines

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 136 globally 85
Petty Crime Index
Rank 160 globally 44
Women's Safety
Rank 152 globally 50
Organized Crime
Rank 187 globally 38
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 206 globally 41
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 197 globally 54
Political Violence
Rank 194 globally 46
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 183 globally 69
Terrorism Risk
Rank 207 globally 53

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

29
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Flood Risk
Rank 209 globally 28
Storm Risk
Rank 213 globally 19
Earthquake Risk
Rank 229 globally 11
Drought Risk
Rank 97 globally 67
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 226 globally 18
Tsunami Risk
Rank 224 globally 14
Volcano Risk
Rank 226 globally 16

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 128 globally 60
Internet Censorship
Rank 133 globally 61
Internet Freedom
Rank 133 globally 58
Data Protection Laws
Rank 96 globally 57
VPN Access
Rank 128 globally 68
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 189 globally 47
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Rule of Law
Rank 141 globally 46
Property Rights Security
Rank 147 globally 46
Corruption Perception
Rank 170 globally 31
Police Effectiveness
Rank 166 globally 47
Expropriation Risk
Rank 145 globally 49
Extradition Risk
Rank 86 globally 46

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

48
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Political Stability
Rank 194 globally 39
Economic Resilience
Rank 85 globally 63
Government Efficiency
Rank 144 globally 51
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 186 globally 36
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 143 globally 53
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 172 globally 54
Emergency Care
Rank 156 globally 48
Medicine Access
Rank 164 globally 54
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 146 globally 51
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 178 globally 45
Doctor Density
Rank 152 globally 27
Hospital Beds
Rank 185 globally 19
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 118 globally 91
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 73 globally 64

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 130 globally 66
Noise Pollution
Rank 217 globally 28
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 167 globally 56
Sanitation
Rank 120 globally 66
Waste Management
Rank 180 globally 15
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Life Expectancy
Rank 164 globally 57
Infectious Diseases
Rank 166 globally 58
Obesity Rate
Rank 27 globally 88
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 162 globally 30
Mental Health
Rank 107 globally 64
Suicide Rate
Rank 40 globally 78
Maternal Mortality
Rank 156 globally 47
Vaccination Rate
Rank 191 globally 74
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 121 globally 61
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 10 globally 91
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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 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 102 globally 77
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 78 globally 62
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 173 globally 93
Territorial Tax System
Rank 223 globally 18
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 107 globally 67
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 71 globally 61
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 51 globally 70
Capital Market Depth
Rank 103 globally 64
Business Credit Access
Rank 115 globally 60
Investor Protection
Rank 149 globally 44
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 128 globally 52
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 133 globally 49
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 116 globally 55

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

61
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 140 globally 49
ATM Availability
Rank 146 globally 65
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 144 globally 44
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

61
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 8 globally 84
Crypto Regulation
Rank 53 globally 67
Legal Status
Rank 48 globally 74
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 40 globally 33
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 121 globally 62
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 66 globally 20

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

59
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 135 globally 35
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 150 globally 56
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 159 globally 50
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 100 globally 58
Days to Register a Company
Rank 195 globally 33

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 149 globally 50
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 114 globally 87
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 128 globally 57
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 109 globally 59
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 133 globally 80
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 40 globally 77
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 147 globally 65
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 146 globally 27
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 142 globally 27
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 22 globally 94
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 163 globally 46
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 132 globally 32
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

68
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 101 globally 48
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 53 globally 73
Electricity Cost
Rank 131 globally 62
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

53
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 166 globally 29
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 120 globally 57
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 87 globally 67
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 68 globally 79
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 48 globally 80
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 180 globally 32
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 105 globally 67

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 37 globally 99
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 11 globally 98
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

80
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 59 globally 73
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 149 globally 2
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 58 globally 95
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Internet Cost
Rank 39 globally 81
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 6 globally 99
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 3 globally 88

Personal Services

4 indicators

89
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Haircut Cost
Rank 7 globally 94
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 131 globally 73
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 55 globally 91
Local Services Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 85 globally 49
Port Connectivity
Rank 30 globally 48
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 227 globally 22
Road Density
Rank 81 globally 64
Traffic Deaths
Rank 122 globally 70
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 11

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

64
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Power Outages
Rank 148 globally 72
Electrification Rate
Rank 163 globally 90
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 114 globally 32
CO2 Intensity
Rank 166 globally 29
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 96 globally 55
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 149 globally 18
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 71 globally 30

Public Transport

4 indicators

43
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Transit Coverage
Rank 89 globally 52
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

45
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 205 globally 36
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 227 globally 17
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 181 globally 38
Public Holidays
Rank 11 globally 72

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 97 globally 64
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 200 globally 50
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

66
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 125 globally 53
Biodiversity Index
Rank 16 globally 89
Forest Cover
Rank 127 globally 33

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 117 globally 39
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 124 globally 58
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 42
Recovery Time
Rank 213 globally 51

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

38
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 126 globally 52
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 199 globally 53
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 37 globally 56
Restaurant Density
Rank 39 globally 67
Street Food Scene
Rank 29 globally 61
Local Market Quality
Rank 51 globally 61
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 50 globally 56
Local Freshness
Rank 68 globally 63
Local Authenticity
Rank 35 globally 53

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 134 globally 40

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 26 globally 70
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 143 globally 42
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 150 globally 61
E-Government
Rank 117 globally 69
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 128 globally 58
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 138 globally 55
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 125 globally 42
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 140 globally 54
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 149 globally 55
Border Openness
Rank 178 globally 37
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 141 globally 49
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 151 globally 34
Remote Work Legality
Rank 139 globally 50
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 143 globally 58
Remote Job Market
Rank 112 globally 61
Coworking Density
Rank 46 globally 66
Nomad Community
Rank 50 globally 60
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 133 globally 47
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 147 globally 53
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 148 globally 53
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 133 globally 54
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 132 globally 54
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 141 globally 57
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 140 globally 54
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 122 globally 59
Residence Status Stability
Rank 148 globally 54
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 137 globally 53
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 161 globally 25
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

63
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 41 globally 73
Local Language Barrier
Rank 40 globally 72
Integration Ease
Rank 37 globally 79
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 104 globally 63
Expat Community Size
Rank 152 globally 29
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 97 globally 65
International Schools
Rank 95 globally 47
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 19 globally 83
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 89 globally 56
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 57 globally 73
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 71 globally 63
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 55
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 132 globally 45
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 110 globally 61
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 120 globally 55
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 122 globally 56
Accommodation Availability
Rank 94 globally 57
Booking & Transparency
Rank 128 globally 57

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 113 globally 47
Digital Travel Services
Rank 107 globally 61
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 123 globally 66
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 107 globally 67
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 75 globally 54
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 109 globally 63
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 62 globally 73
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 63 globally 63
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 52 globally 81
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 22 globally 84
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 89 globally 69

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 67 globally 92
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 121 globally 84
Off-Season Usability
Rank 76 globally 73
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 118 globally 65
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 131 globally 53
Democracy Index
Rank 98 globally 67
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 142 globally 50

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 161 globally 22
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 127 globally 35
Education Expenditure
Rank 148 globally 62
School Life Expectancy
Rank 145 globally 65
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 138 globally 34
Social Mobility Score
Rank 122 globally 44
Social Cohesion
Rank 128 globally 53
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Gender Equality
Rank 104 globally 60
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 124 globally 53
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 106 globally 53
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 78 globally 60
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 83 globally 59

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

47
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 89 globally 42
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 97 globally 44
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 83 globally 57
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 93 globally 46
Pride Culture
Rank 92 globally 42
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Disability Support Score
Rank 145 globally 41
Public Accessibility
Rank 132 globally 44
Digital Accessibility
Rank 118 globally 50
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 132 globally 50

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

60
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 102 globally 78
Secularization Score
Rank 131 globally 41
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 145 globally 32
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 113 globally 67

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 71 globally 75
Fertility Rate
Rank 81 globally 84
Population Growth
Rank 70 globally 52
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 161 globally 38
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 194 globally 43
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14