Country profile

Portugal: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Portugal is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Accommodation & Stay Quality stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Taxes & Finance.

Overall rating 74.94 points
Global rank Rank 9 globally
Continental rank Rank 9 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 Portugal

Why is Portugal especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Portugal?

Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Accommodation & Stay Quality show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Taxes & Finance.

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

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 Portugal 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

Portugal is especially useful to compare with Spain, France and Germany, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Thailand and Italy work as contrast comparisons when travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Portugal

Portugal: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 60 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Portugal: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 77 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Portugal

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 34 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 67 globally 68
Women's Safety
Rank 26 globally 79
Organized Crime
Rank 81 globally 58
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 42 globally 89
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
93
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 98 globally 95
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 12 globally 95
Terrorism Risk
Rank 146 globally 96

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

56
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Flood Risk
Rank 100 globally 50
Storm Risk
Rank 126 globally 71
Earthquake Risk
Rank 108 globally 67
Drought Risk
Rank 153 globally 55
Wildfire Risk
Rank 177 globally 32
Landslide Risk
Rank 152 globally 44
Tsunami Risk
Rank 136 globally 52
Volcano Risk
Rank 193 globally 57

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

86
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State Surveillance
Rank 19 globally 84
Internet Censorship
Rank 20 globally 87
Internet Freedom
Rank 21 globally 83
Data Protection Laws
Rank 8 globally 93
VPN Access
Rank 21 globally 89
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 50 globally 70
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Rule of Law
Rank 35 globally 75
Property Rights Security
Rank 32 globally 75
Corruption Perception
Rank 74 globally 60
Police Effectiveness
Rank 31 globally 76
Expropriation Risk
Rank 29 globally 77
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

74
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Political Stability
Rank 22 globally 82
Economic Resilience
Rank 54 globally 68
Government Efficiency
Rank 41 globally 76
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 54 globally 67
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

78
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 20 globally 79
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 58 globally 78
Emergency Care
Rank 28 globally 78
Medicine Access
Rank 30 globally 79
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 32 globally 79
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 3 globally 86
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 130 globally 65
Doctor Density
Rank 5 globally 89
Hospital Beds
Rank 63 globally 53
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 154 globally 42
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 29 globally 76

Environmental Health

6 indicators

85
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 36 globally 92
Noise Pollution
Rank 102 globally 56
UV Radiation
Rank 54 globally 54
Tap Water Safety
Rank 63 globally 96
Sanitation
Rank 38 globally 95
Waste Management
Rank 29 globally 82
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Life Expectancy
Rank 27 globally 93
Infectious Diseases
Rank 51 globally 85
Obesity Rate
Rank 71 globally 78
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 23 globally 78
Mental Health
Rank 65 globally 69
Suicide Rate
Rank 97 globally 61
Maternal Mortality
Rank 60 globally 79
Vaccination Rate
Rank 9 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 196 globally 45
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 91 globally 79
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

45
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 215 globally 49
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 213 globally 22
Social Security Burden
Rank 193 globally 49
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 216 globally 27
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 206 globally 41
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 198 globally 47
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 179 globally 88
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 156 globally 56
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 23 globally 84
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 34 globally 72
Capital Market Depth
Rank 39 globally 74
Business Credit Access
Rank 29 globally 77
Investor Protection
Rank 35 globally 74
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 14 globally 81
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 50 globally 77
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 36 globally 74
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 29 globally 79

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 23 globally 71
Banking Stability
Rank 80 globally 78
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 30 globally 89
Fintech Development
Rank 55 globally 91
ATM Availability
Rank 6 globally 99
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 203 globally 41

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

73
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 33 globally 64
Crypto Regulation
Rank 28 globally 77
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 5 globally 76
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 72 globally 89
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 25 globally 36

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

68
/ 100
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
63
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 58 globally 53
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 67 globally 81
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 59 globally 64

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

73
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 48 globally 79
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 69 globally 93
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 210 globally 22
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 76
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 40 globally 70
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 29 globally 82
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 158 globally 51
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 82
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 71 globally 60
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 68 globally 51
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 71
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 13 globally 94
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 123 globally 62
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 62 globally 64
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

43
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 186 globally 26
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 173 globally 44
Electricity Cost
Rank 156 globally 55
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 213 globally 37
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

42
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 77 globally 60
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 152 globally 42
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 168 globally 31
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 157 globally 48
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 184 globally 37
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 181 globally 31
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 136 globally 58

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

72
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 153 globally 65
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 101 globally 82
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

58
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Transit Cost
Rank 199 globally 53
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 199 globally 36
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 126 globally 82
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 163 globally 81
Car Purchase Index
Rank 70 globally 27
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 187 globally 69
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 50 globally 77
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 48 globally 95
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 72 globally 70

Personal Services

4 indicators

68
/ 100
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Haircut Cost
Rank 124 globally 74
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 174 globally 58
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 127 globally 72
Local Services Cost
Rank 135 globally 66
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68
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Logistics Performance
Rank 27 globally 70
Rail Network Density
Rank 33 globally 70
Airport Connectivity
Rank 27 globally 77
Port Connectivity
Rank 30 globally 48
68
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Road Quality
Rank 36 globally 78
Traffic Congestion
Rank 123 globally 48
Road Density
Rank 66 globally 68
Traffic Deaths
Rank 77 globally 82
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 34 globally 58

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

83
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 53 globally 62
CO2 Intensity
Rank 28 globally 78
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
85
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Broadband Speed
Rank 22 globally 88
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 33 globally 80
5G Coverage
Rank 35 globally 60

Public Transport

4 indicators

67
/ 100
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Transit Coverage
Rank 32 globally 72
Transit Punctuality
Rank 36 globally 75
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 36 globally 48
Walkability Score
Rank 21 globally 72
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

64
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 42 globally 70
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 64 globally 73
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 76 globally 63
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

80
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 82 globally 66
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 126 globally 73

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

63
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 122 globally 38
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 67 globally 77
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 91 globally 48

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

77
/ 100
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 33 globally 72
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 47 globally 75
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 21 globally 80
Recovery Time
Rank 37 globally 81

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

74
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 25 globally 80
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 18 globally 62
Music & Nightlife
Rank 19 globally 70
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 29 globally 82
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 9 globally 90
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 19 globally 75
Restaurant Density
Rank 18 globally 80
Street Food Scene
Rank 21 globally 68
Local Market Quality
Rank 11 globally 87
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 9 globally 83
Local Freshness
Rank 6 globally 90
Local Authenticity
Rank 21 globally 67

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

68
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 75
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 25 globally 59
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 28 globally 82
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 14 globally 55
Playground Density
Rank 36 globally 75

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

67
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 29 globally 82
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 161 globally 42
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 32 globally 72
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 22 globally 78
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84
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 3 globally 96
E-Government
Rank 40 globally 87
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 24 globally 85
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 28 globally 85
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 29 globally 79
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 19 globally 94
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 21 globally 95
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 22 globally 87
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 106 globally 89
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 2 globally 96
Remote Work Legality
Rank 40 globally 74
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 72 globally 76
Remote Job Market
Rank 29 globally 84
Coworking Density
Rank 1 globally 100
Nomad Community
Rank 1 globally 100
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 55 globally 74
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 20 globally 91
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 88
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 36 globally 78
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 18 globally 91
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 26 globally 86
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 16 globally 91
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 20 globally 93
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 4 globally 90
Residence Status Stability
Rank 18 globally 91
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 20 globally 91
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

69
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 107 globally 53
Local Language Barrier
Rank 99 globally 62
Integration Ease
Rank 17 globally 85
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 20 globally 88
Expat Community Size
Rank 47 globally 55
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 21 globally 88
International Schools
Rank 45 globally 56
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 10 globally 87
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 19 globally 88
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 14 globally 89
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 14 globally 88
85
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 87
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 22 globally 75
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 11 globally 90
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 15 globally 87
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 91
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Hotel Quality
Rank 23 globally 88
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 16 globally 93
Accommodation Availability
Rank 16 globally 86
Booking & Transparency
Rank 18 globally 91

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

89
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 25 globally 83
Digital Travel Services
Rank 17 globally 91
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 12 globally 95
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 30 globally 85
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 18 globally 82
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 23 globally 89
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 33 globally 81
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 15 globally 87
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 11 globally 94
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 9 globally 92
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 62 globally 75

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

69
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Hotel Cost
Rank 167 globally 67
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 167 globally 68
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 170 globally 67
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 158 globally 73
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 191 globally 68
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 9 globally 92
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 25 globally 85
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 123 globally 83
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

83
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Press Freedom
Rank 13 globally 84
Democracy Index
Rank 55 globally 78
Personal Freedom
Rank 34 globally 83
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 25 globally 87

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

80
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 35 globally 69
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 43 globally 65
Education Expenditure
Rank 81 globally 82
School Life Expectancy
Rank 12 globally 90
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 13 globally 93
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 8 globally 90
Gini Index
Rank 46 globally 74
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 50 globally 68
Housing Support Score
Rank 14 globally 77
Social Mobility Score
Rank 35 globally 67
Social Cohesion
Rank 23 globally 81
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Gender Equality
Rank 22 globally 80
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 19 globally 84
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 19 globally 89
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 13 globally 91
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 18 globally 88

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

91
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 13 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 14 globally 91
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 21 globally 87
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 12 globally 93
Pride Culture
Rank 20 globally 84
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Disability Support Score
Rank 14 globally 89
Public Accessibility
Rank 19 globally 84
Digital Accessibility
Rank 22 globally 84
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 19 globally 88

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

73
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 27 globally 89
Secularization Score
Rank 24 globally 66
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

52
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Median Age
Rank 219 globally 25
Fertility Rate
Rank 165 globally 45
Population Growth
Rank 186 globally 22
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 109 globally 61
Foreign Population Share
Rank 93 globally 51
Population Density
Rank 133 globally 56
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 9 globally 80
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 28 globally 65