Country profile

Poland: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Poland is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health, while Season & Travel Comfort, Communication & Digital Costs and Tourism Infrastructure stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Demography and Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 70.71 points
Global rank Rank 36 globally
Continental rank Rank 29 in Europe

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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 Poland

Why is Poland especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Poland?

Season & Travel Comfort, Communication & Digital Costs and Tourism Infrastructure show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Demography and Food & Basic Goods.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Poland?

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 Poland 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

Poland 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Poland

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

76
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Homicide Rate
Rank 41 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 63 globally 69
Women's Safety
Rank 62 globally 69
Organized Crime
Rank 87 globally 57
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 71 globally 86
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 110 globally 75
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 150 globally 82
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 162 globally 77
Terrorism Risk
Rank 182 globally 83

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

72
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Flood Risk
Rank 176 globally 37
Storm Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
Earthquake Risk
Rank 48 globally 87
Drought Risk
Rank 75 globally 72
Wildfire Risk
Rank 45 globally 79
Landslide Risk
Rank 107 globally 54
Tsunami Risk
Rank 55 globally 88
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

76
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State Surveillance
Rank 83 globally 70
Internet Censorship
Rank 77 globally 76
Internet Freedom
Rank 59 globally 76
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 66 globally 82
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 80 globally 66
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Rule of Law
Rank 73 globally 64
Property Rights Security
Rank 66 globally 68
Corruption Perception
Rank 79 globally 58
Police Effectiveness
Rank 72 globally 69
Expropriation Risk
Rank 60 globally 71
Extradition Risk
Rank 219 globally 31

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

71
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Political Stability
Rank 78 globally 71
Economic Resilience
Rank 47 globally 70
Government Efficiency
Rank 73 globally 69
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 26 globally 76
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 46 globally 72
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 58 globally 78
Emergency Care
Rank 40 globally 74
Medicine Access
Rank 46 globally 76
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 50 globally 74
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 76
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 81 globally 80
Doctor Density
Rank 31 globally 79
Hospital Beds
Rank 18 globally 73
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 118 globally 91
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 136 globally 48
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 59 globally 66

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 114 globally 71
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 99 globally 89
Sanitation
Rank 17 globally 98
Waste Management
Rank 16 globally 88
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Life Expectancy
Rank 66 globally 81
Infectious Diseases
Rank 76 globally 82
Obesity Rate
Rank 98 globally 73
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 43 globally 71
Mental Health
Rank 56 globally 70
Suicide Rate
Rank 170 globally 46
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 96 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 210 globally 38
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 139 globally 75
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 169 globally 74
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 124 globally 52
Social Security Burden
Rank 201 globally 47
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 216 globally 27
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 167 globally 60
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 60
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 193 globally 76
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 179 globally 51
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 17 globally 88
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 34 globally 72
Capital Market Depth
Rank 33 globally 75
Business Credit Access
Rank 53 globally 73
Investor Protection
Rank 63 globally 68
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 24 globally 77
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 67 globally 75
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 84 globally 65
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 53 globally 73

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

68
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 33 globally 67
Banking Stability
Rank 131 globally 74
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 30 globally 89
Fintech Development
Rank 68 globally 83
ATM Availability
Rank 46 globally 87
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 201 globally 44

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 44 globally 49
Crypto Regulation
Rank 28 globally 77
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 31 globally 38
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 135 globally 57
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 19 globally 40

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

77
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 58 globally 53
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 137 globally 58
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 149 globally 54
Days to Register a Company
Rank 205 globally 30

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

75
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 48 globally 79
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 160 globally 76
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 110 globally 60
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 48 globally 68
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 78 globally 68
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 79
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 62 globally 65
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 42 globally 70
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 42 globally 90
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 190 globally 60
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 42 globally 85
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 62 globally 64
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

47
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 148 globally 36
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 141 globally 51
Electricity Cost
Rank 153 globally 56
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 219 globally 33
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

49
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 76 globally 61
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 130 globally 51
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 180 globally 27
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 156 globally 47
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 155 globally 47
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 110 globally 66

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 136 globally 74
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 80 globally 86
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

71
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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 160 globally 52
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 59 globally 36
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 190 globally 66
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 146 globally 86
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Internet Cost
Rank 39 globally 81
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 33 globally 89
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 40 globally 93
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 57 globally 73

Personal Services

4 indicators

71
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Haircut Cost
Rank 140 globally 68
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 131 globally 73
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Services Cost
Rank 141 globally 64
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Logistics Performance
Rank 33 globally 66
Rail Network Density
Rank 16 globally 84
Airport Connectivity
Rank 22 globally 82
Port Connectivity
Rank 39 globally 42
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 82 globally 81
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 34 globally 58

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

73
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Power Outages
Rank 40 globally 97
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 154 globally 20
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 33 globally 84
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 78 globally 64
Mobile Speed
Rank 41 globally 78
5G Coverage
Rank 51 globally 50

Public Transport

4 indicators

74
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Transit Coverage
Rank 18 globally 82
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 14 globally 62
Walkability Score
Rank 21 globally 72
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 76 globally 62
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 67 globally 64
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 190 globally 39
Sunshine Hours
Rank 215 globally 53
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 130 globally 63
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 204 globally 50

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

55
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Beach Quality
Rank 175 globally 31
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 141 globally 57
Forest Cover
Rank 117 globally 41

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 27 globally 76
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 47 globally 75
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 30 globally 75
Recovery Time
Rank 65 globally 75

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 38 globally 71
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 18 globally 62
Music & Nightlife
Rank 19 globally 70
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 19 globally 81
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 37 globally 56
Restaurant Density
Rank 37 globally 68
Street Food Scene
Rank 38 globally 56
Local Market Quality
Rank 29 globally 68
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 37 globally 61
Local Freshness
Rank 24 globally 76
Local Authenticity
Rank 35 globally 53

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

67
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 154 globally 81
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 36 globally 51
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 41 globally 79
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 48 globally 70

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 34 globally 80
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 42 globally 68
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 39 globally 83
E-Government
Rank 40 globally 87
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 81 globally 69
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 39 globally 81
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 33 globally 77
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 39 globally 86
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 56 globally 78
Border Openness
Rank 36 globally 91
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 28 globally 85
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 157 globally 85
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 75 globally 46
Remote Work Legality
Rank 88 globally 60
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 137 globally 60
Remote Job Market
Rank 40 globally 79
Coworking Density
Rank 30 globally 75
Nomad Community
Rank 41 globally 65
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 51 globally 77
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 83
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 42 globally 81
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 123 globally 58
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 81
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 37 globally 81
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 78 globally 76
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 37 globally 86
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 38 globally 77
Residence Status Stability
Rank 39 globally 82
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 34 globally 84
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
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 100 globally 56
Local Language Barrier
Rank 99 globally 62
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 63 globally 72
Expat Community Size
Rank 103 globally 40
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 64 globally 71
International Schools
Rank 57 globally 53
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 108 globally 60
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 89 globally 56
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 118 globally 54
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 112 globally 52
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 83 globally 66
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 53 globally 60
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 46 globally 73
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 66 globally 70
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 76
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 27 globally 84
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 48 globally 78
Accommodation Availability
Rank 26 globally 79
Booking & Transparency
Rank 52 globally 79

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 25 globally 83
Digital Travel Services
Rank 43 globally 84
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 86
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 43 globally 82
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 27 globally 75
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 35 globally 83
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 72 globally 71
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 32 globally 78
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 143 globally 57
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 77 globally 71
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 58 globally 76

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 146 globally 73
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 144 globally 74
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 154 globally 73
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 144 globally 78
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 25 globally 93
Off-Season Usability
Rank 33 globally 83
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 29 globally 83
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

72
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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 97 globally 69
Personal Freedom
Rank 62 globally 78
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 87 globally 73

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

83
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 17 globally 76
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 35 globally 68
Education Expenditure
Rank 73 globally 83
School Life Expectancy
Rank 14 globally 88
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 47 globally 58
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 54 globally 50
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 51 globally 65
Housing Support Score
Rank 45 globally 60
Social Mobility Score
Rank 41 globally 64
Social Cohesion
Rank 69 globally 67
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Gender Equality
Rank 74 globally 67
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 72 globally 67
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 81 globally 59
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 90 globally 57
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 83 globally 59

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

52
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 87 globally 43
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 79 globally 52
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 73 globally 60
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 81 globally 52
Pride Culture
Rank 73 globally 51
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Disability Support Score
Rank 57 globally 67
Public Accessibility
Rank 41 globally 70
Digital Accessibility
Rank 38 globally 77
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 42 globally 76

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

61
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 125 globally 73
Secularization Score
Rank 51 globally 55
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 185 globally 22
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 165 globally 45
Population Growth
Rank 203 globally 16
Net Migration Rate
Rank 78 globally 53
Urbanization Rate
Rank 123 globally 53
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 139 globally 55
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 24 globally 70
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60