Country profile

Qatar: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Qatar is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Finance & Taxes and Safety & Risk, while Taxes & Finance, Wages & Purchasing Power and Mobility Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Permanent Residency & Family.

Overall rating 63.20 points
Global rank Rank 77 globally
Continental rank Rank 10 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 Qatar

Why is Qatar especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Finance & Taxes and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Qatar?

Taxes & Finance, Wages & Purchasing Power and Mobility Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Religion & Worldviews and Permanent Residency & Family.

How important is taxes, capital, banking and business formation for Qatar?

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 Qatar 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

Qatar 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions as well as safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Qatar vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 42 points better on Society & Participation than Qatar.
  • Qatar vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 41 points better on Society & Participation than Qatar.
  • Qatar vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 46 points better on Society & Participation than Qatar.
  • Qatar vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 52 points better on Society & Participation than Qatar.
  • Qatar vs. United States
    United States performs about 35 points better on Society & Participation than Qatar.

All ratings and indicators for Qatar

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

83
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Homicide Rate
Rank 6 globally 99
Petty Crime Index
Rank 14 globally 85
Women's Safety
Rank 37 globally 75
Organized Crime
Rank 106 globally 52
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 30 globally 90
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 158 globally 80
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 167 globally 76
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

79
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Flood Risk
Rank 16 globally 88
Storm Risk
Rank 52 globally 90
Earthquake Risk
Rank 5 globally 95
Drought Risk
Rank 227 globally 10
Wildfire Risk
Rank 38 globally 82
Landslide Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Tsunami Risk
Rank 62 globally 84
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

33
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State Surveillance
Rank 199 globally 26
Internet Censorship
Rank 202 globally 26
Internet Freedom
Rank 183 globally 39
Data Protection Laws
Rank 147 globally 41
VPN Access
Rank 201 globally 30
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 115 globally 58
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Rule of Law
Rank 92 globally 57
Property Rights Security
Rank 83 globally 63
Corruption Perception
Rank 79 globally 58
Police Effectiveness
Rank 72 globally 69
Expropriation Risk
Rank 88 globally 63
Extradition Risk
Rank 167 globally 37

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

70
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 18 globally 79
Government Efficiency
Rank 73 globally 69
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 155 globally 49
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

73
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 54 globally 71
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 26 globally 83
Emergency Care
Rank 55 globally 71
Medicine Access
Rank 46 globally 76
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 63 globally 71
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 76
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 12 globally 91
Doctor Density
Rank 61 globally 69
Hospital Beds
Rank 170 globally 24
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 91 globally 94
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 189 globally 32
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 35 globally 74

Environmental Health

6 indicators

53
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 185 globally 39
UV Radiation
Rank 136 globally 25
Tap Water Safety
Rank 63 globally 96
Sanitation
Rank 1 globally 100
Waste Management
Rank 95 globally 45
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Life Expectancy
Rank 27 globally 93
Infectious Diseases
Rank 69 globally 83
Obesity Rate
Rank 212 globally 48
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 56 globally 65
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 43 globally 77
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 20 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 28 globally 83
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 68 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

98
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 25 globally 93
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 3 globally 95
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 35 globally 80
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 17 globally 76
Capital Market Depth
Rank 15 globally 80
Business Credit Access
Rank 45 globally 74
Investor Protection
Rank 90 globally 61
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 52 globally 69
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 10 globally 84
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 65 globally 69
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 74 globally 68

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

70
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 41 globally 65
Banking Stability
Rank 76 globally 79
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 30 globally 89
Fintech Development
Rank 123 globally 55
ATM Availability
Rank 62 globally 83
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 103 globally 23
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

34
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 115 globally 29
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 133 globally 41
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 164 globally 10
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

63
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 92 globally 65
Transaction Costs
Rank 1 globally 98
Affordability
Rank 203 globally 33
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 19 globally 75
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 93 globally 70
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 91 globally 58

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 6 globally 97
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 136 globally 54
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 79
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 44 globally 69
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 219 globally 40
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 44 globally 75
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 97
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 4 globally 96
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 1 globally 100
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 126 globally 33
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

58
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 207 globally 21
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 188 globally 40
Electricity Cost
Rank 15 globally 96
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

51
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 206 globally 17
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 140 globally 47
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 149 globally 42
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 174 globally 42
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 96 globally 65
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 90 globally 73
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 71 globally 79

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

48
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 162 globally 46
Burger Menu Price
Rank 155 globally 64
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 216 globally 10
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 197 globally 30
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

85
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 14 globally 89
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 4 globally 90
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 133 globally 55
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 130 globally 83
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 161 globally 50

Personal Services

4 indicators

36
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Haircut Cost
Rank 177 globally 52
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 226 globally 13
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 199 globally 46
Local Services Cost
Rank 208 globally 34
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53
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Logistics Performance
Rank 22 globally 74
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 27 globally 77
Port Connectivity
Rank 30 globally 48
69
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Road Quality
Rank 8 globally 95
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 81 globally 64
Traffic Deaths
Rank 60 globally 85
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 45 globally 42

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

77
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 1 globally 100
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 226 globally 1
CO2 Intensity
Rank 162 globally 30
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 47 globally 76
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 128 globally 30
Mobile Speed
Rank 3 globally 96
5G Coverage
Rank 3 globally 95

Public Transport

4 indicators

54
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 73 globally 58
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 37 globally 67
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

62
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 220 globally 19
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 1 globally 100
Rainy Days
Rank 2 globally 97
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 223 globally 17
Seasonal Variation
Rank 191 globally 56

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

30
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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 127 globally 52
Biodiversity Index
Rank 228 globally 25
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

55
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 41 globally 69
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 194 globally 38
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 77 globally 48
Recovery Time
Rank 92 globally 71

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

35
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 188 globally 28
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 57 globally 74
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 59 globally 49
Restaurant Density
Rank 49 globally 62
Street Food Scene
Rank 63 globally 50
Local Market Quality
Rank 108 globally 48
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 60 globally 53
Local Freshness
Rank 126 globally 48
Local Authenticity
Rank 77 globally 44

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

55
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 181 globally 71
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 71 globally 38
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

41
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 39 globally 78
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 192 globally 32
Pet Food Prices
Rank 197 globally 35
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 190 globally 38
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 189 globally 28
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75
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 105 globally 71
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 59 globally 76
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 96 globally 65
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 36 globally 74
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 90 globally 68
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 68 globally 76
Border Openness
Rank 93 globally 74
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 37 globally 82
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 215 globally 25
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 124 globally 39
Remote Work Legality
Rank 4 globally 89
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 55 globally 80
Remote Job Market
Rank 54 globally 75
Coworking Density
Rank 65 globally 56
Nomad Community
Rank 43 globally 64
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 18 globally 91
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 99 globally 67
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 63 globally 72
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 133 globally 54
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 64
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 91 globally 71
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 213 globally 0
Family Reunification
Rank 171 globally 46
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 216 globally 1
Residence Status Stability
Rank 170 globally 48
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 151 globally 50
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 123 globally 52
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 207 globally 25
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

66
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 141 globally 41
Local Language Barrier
Rank 108 globally 59
Integration Ease
Rank 52 globally 76
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 165 globally 51
Expat Community Size
Rank 2 globally 99
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 171 globally 48
International Schools
Rank 4 globally 96
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 135 globally 51
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 185 globally 26
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 145 globally 42
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 31
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 72
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 20 globally 76
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 53 globally 75
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Hotel Quality
Rank 47 globally 78
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 75 globally 70
Accommodation Availability
Rank 56 globally 69
Booking & Transparency
Rank 78 globally 72

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

79
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 24 globally 84
Digital Travel Services
Rank 52 globally 80
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 74 globally 79
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 78 globally 73
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 81 globally 52
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 57 globally 75
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 172 globally 51
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 75 globally 59
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 70
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 194 globally 41

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

66
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Hotel Cost
Rank 184 globally 62
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 180 globally 65
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 172 globally 66
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 179 globally 65
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 18 globally 94
Off-Season Usability
Rank 50 globally 79
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 41 globally 79
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

30
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Press Freedom
Rank 198 globally 26
Democracy Index
Rank 178 globally 32
Personal Freedom
Rank 212 globally 39
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 195 globally 19

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

58
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 144 globally 93
PISA Score
Rank 82 globally 48
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 141 globally 30
Education Expenditure
Rank 183 globally 50
School Life Expectancy
Rank 137 globally 68
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 88
Housing Support Score
Rank 70 globally 50
Social Mobility Score
Rank 84 globally 53
Social Cohesion
Rank 133 globally 52
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Gender Equality
Rank 162 globally 47
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 143 globally 49
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 176 globally 32
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 192 globally 24
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

5
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 216 globally 1
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 209 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 213 globally 6
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 216 globally 4
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 110 globally 48
Public Accessibility
Rank 103 globally 51
Digital Accessibility
Rank 91 globally 57
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 127 globally 51

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

14
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 217 globally 14
Secularization Score
Rank 216 globally 9
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 185 globally 22
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 215 globally 14

Demography

10 indicators

63
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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 50 globally 60
Net Migration Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Urbanization Rate
Rank 13 globally 99
Foreign Population Share
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Density
Rank 177 globally 47
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 223 globally 0
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 228 globally 10
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14