Country profile

Puerto Rico: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Puerto Rico 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 solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Season & Travel Comfort stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Demography.

Overall rating 63.54 points
Global rank Rank 73 globally
Continental rank Rank 13 in North 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 Puerto Rico

Why is Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?

Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Season & Travel Comfort show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Demography.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for Puerto Rico?

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 Puerto Rico 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

Puerto Rico 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 residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Puerto Rico

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 201 globally 67
Petty Crime Index
Rank 142 globally 49
Women's Safety
Rank 119 globally 57
Organized Crime
Rank 121 globally 50
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 138 globally 73
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
91
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 145 globally 96

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

42
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Flood Risk
Rank 136 globally 44
Storm Risk
Rank 221 globally 14
Earthquake Risk
Rank 196 globally 29
Drought Risk
Rank 142 globally 58
Wildfire Risk
Rank 70 globally 63
Landslide Risk
Rank 139 globally 46
Tsunami Risk
Rank 200 globally 27
Volcano Risk
Rank 152 globally 87

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

79
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State Surveillance
Rank 45 globally 79
Internet Censorship
Rank 51 globally 83
Internet Freedom
Rank 55 globally 77
Data Protection Laws
Rank 63 globally 75
VPN Access
Rank 49 globally 86
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 80 globally 66
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Rule of Law
Rank 49 globally 73
Property Rights Security
Rank 54 globally 71
Corruption Perception
Rank 56 globally 65
Police Effectiveness
Rank 72 globally 69
Expropriation Risk
Rank 60 globally 71
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

68
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Political Stability
Rank 85 globally 70
Economic Resilience
Rank 71 globally 65
Government Efficiency
Rank 50 globally 75
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 102 globally 59
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

71
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 68 globally 68
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 45 globally 80
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 54 globally 75
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 57 globally 72
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 86
Doctor Density
Rank 92 globally 58
Hospital Beds
Rank 112 globally 41
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 218 globally 21
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 59 globally 66

Environmental Health

6 indicators

61
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 28 globally 95
Noise Pollution
Rank 148 globally 48
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 163 globally 43
Waste Management
Rank 188 globally 14
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Life Expectancy
Rank 36 globally 91
Infectious Diseases
Rank 104 globally 76
Obesity Rate
Rank 212 globally 48
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 77 globally 56
Mental Health
Rank 35 globally 73
Suicide Rate
Rank 38 globally 79
Maternal Mortality
Rank 50 globally 85
Vaccination Rate
Rank 113 globally 89
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 157 globally 55
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 144 globally 74
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

66
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 171 globally 73
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 127 globally 50
Social Security Burden
Rank 105 globally 76
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 75 globally 67
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 135 globally 61
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 43 globally 71
Capital Market Depth
Rank 44 globally 73
Business Credit Access
Rank 53 globally 73
Investor Protection
Rank 51 globally 71
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 64 globally 66
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 27 globally 80
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 84 globally 65
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 78 globally 67

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

73
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 55 globally 58
Banking Stability
Rank 9 globally 85
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 103 globally 66
ATM Availability
Rank 62 globally 83
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 89 globally 54
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 94 globally 53
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

46
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 100 globally 33
Crypto Regulation
Rank 69 globally 57
Legal Status
Rank 58 globally 62
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 59 globally 27
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 139 globally 55
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 14 globally 44

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

77
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 229 globally 6
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 57 globally 84
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 14 globally 72
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 53 globally 78
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 155 globally 48
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 62
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 1 globally 100
Central Bank Independence
Rank 29 globally 82
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 46 globally 87
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 53 globally 67
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 86 globally 45
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 72
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 57 globally 79
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 55 globally 67
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

49
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 168 globally 31
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 47
Electricity Cost
Rank 192 globally 41
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 153 globally 88
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 196 globally 76

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

14
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 206 globally 17
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 222 globally 6
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 227 globally 5
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 178 globally 40
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 51
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 229 globally 1
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 220 globally 13

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

51
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 178 globally 51
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 163 globally 55
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 165 globally 49
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

72
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Transit Cost
Rank 150 globally 81
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 39 globally 77
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 208 globally 57
Car Purchase Index
Rank 60 globally 35
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 194 globally 38
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 185 globally 53
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 168 globally 73
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 135 globally 56

Personal Services

4 indicators

61
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Haircut Cost
Rank 164 globally 57
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 156 globally 65
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 143 globally 67
Local Services Cost
Rank 164 globally 55
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37
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Logistics Performance
Rank 71 globally 44
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 85 globally 49
Port Connectivity
Rank 57 globally 35
54
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Road Quality
Rank 109 globally 47
Traffic Congestion
Rank 167 globally 40
Road Density
Rank 18 globally 79
Traffic Deaths
Rank 112 globally 73
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 53 globally 32

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

54
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Power Outages
Rank 179 globally 60
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 180 globally 16
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 151 globally 21
CO2 Intensity
Rank 192 globally 23
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 57 globally 73
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 67 globally 70
Mobile Speed
Rank 55 globally 75
5G Coverage
Rank 56 globally 45

Public Transport

4 indicators

47
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Transit Coverage
Rank 89 globally 52
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

63
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 67 globally 64
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 11 globally 72

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

76
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 33 globally 74
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 181 globally 54
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

57
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Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 87
Mountain Access
Rank 101 globally 42
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 189 globally 22
Biodiversity Index
Rank 84 globally 68
Forest Cover
Rank 38 globally 75

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

63
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 66 globally 56
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 74 globally 69
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 53
Recovery Time
Rank 51 globally 77

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

44
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 39 globally 75
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 122 globally 62
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 51 globally 51
Restaurant Density
Rank 49 globally 62
Street Food Scene
Rank 52 globally 53
Local Market Quality
Rank 82 globally 54
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 53 globally 55
Local Freshness
Rank 94 globally 56
Local Authenticity
Rank 56 globally 48

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 197 globally 61
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 49 globally 38
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 41 globally 40
Playground Density
Rank 54 globally 68

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

56
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 182 globally 35
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 57 globally 60
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 70 globally 65
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
69
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 111 globally 70
E-Government
Rank 32 globally 88
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 67 globally 74
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 47 globally 79
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 60 globally 61
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 48 globally 80
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 83 globally 72
Border Openness
Rank 84 globally 76
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 72 globally 69
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 169 globally 79
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 98 globally 43
Remote Work Legality
Rank 84 globally 61
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 55 globally 80
Remote Job Market
Rank 54 globally 75
Coworking Density
Rank 71 globally 54
Nomad Community
Rank 64 globally 54
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 62 globally 73
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 73
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 78 globally 72
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 54 globally 74
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 72
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 49 globally 77
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 42 globally 82
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 76 globally 75
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 80 globally 72
Residence Status Stability
Rank 78 globally 73
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 77 globally 70
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 61 globally 92
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

66
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 45 globally 72
Local Language Barrier
Rank 66 globally 67
Integration Ease
Rank 67 globally 73
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 48 globally 75
Expat Community Size
Rank 86 globally 43
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 64 globally 71
International Schools
Rank 66 globally 52
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 48 globally 76
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 38 globally 77
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 42 globally 78
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 75
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 68 globally 71
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 76 globally 55
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 58 globally 71
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 60 globally 71
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 74
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 96 globally 60
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 52 globally 77
Accommodation Availability
Rank 74 globally 63
Booking & Transparency
Rank 47 globally 80

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

73
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 86 globally 56
Digital Travel Services
Rank 63 globally 75
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 66 globally 82
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 50 globally 80
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 78 globally 53
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 62 globally 74
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 81 globally 69
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 58 globally 66
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 43 globally 85
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 40 globally 80
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 117 globally 62

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

69
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Hotel Cost
Rank 167 globally 67
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 169 globally 67
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 162 globally 70
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 157 globally 74
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 66 globally 75
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 66 globally 73
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

78
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Press Freedom
Rank 77 globally 67
Democracy Index
Rank 55 globally 78
Personal Freedom
Rank 36 globally 82
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 51 globally 80

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

77
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 129 globally 95
PISA Score
Rank 68 globally 53
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 35 globally 68
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 41 globally 67
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 27 globally 67
Gini Index
Rank 224 globally 17
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 70 globally 50
Social Mobility Score
Rank 109 globally 47
Social Cohesion
Rank 63 globally 70
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Gender Equality
Rank 65 globally 70
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 67 globally 69
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 41 globally 78
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 38 globally 79
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 42 globally 77

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

84
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 26 globally 96
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 35 globally 80
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 35 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 33 globally 83
Pride Culture
Rank 33 globally 77
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Disability Support Score
Rank 44 globally 71
Public Accessibility
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Accessibility
Rank 47 globally 75
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 44 globally 75

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

67
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 50 globally 85
Secularization Score
Rank 82 globally 49
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 201 globally 30
Fertility Rate
Rank 218 globally 15
Population Growth
Rank 220 globally 0
Net Migration Rate
Rank 228 globally 0
Urbanization Rate
Rank 22 globally 93
Foreign Population Share
Rank 98 globally 48
Population Density
Rank 194 globally 43
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 14 globally 73
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47