Country profile

Réunion: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Réunion is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Travel & Vacation, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Privacy & Surveillance 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 Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 66.09 points
Global rank Rank 55 globally
Continental rank Rank 2 in Africa

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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 Réunion

Why is Réunion especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Réunion?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and Privacy & Surveillance 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 Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Arts & Entertainment.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Réunion?

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 Réunion 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

Réunion 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 healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability 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.

All ratings and indicators for Réunion

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

71
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Homicide Rate
Rank 82 globally 92
Petty Crime Index
Rank 102 globally 59
Women's Safety
Rank 76 globally 66
Organized Crime
Rank 56 globally 64
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 38 globally 87
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 121 globally 99

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

42
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Flood Risk
Rank 110 globally 48
Storm Risk
Rank 217 globally 18
Earthquake Risk
Rank 155 globally 53
Drought Risk
Rank 142 globally 58
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 147 globally 45
Tsunami Risk
Rank 169 globally 44
Volcano Risk
Rank 214 globally 28

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 29 globally 81
Internet Censorship
Rank 32 globally 85
Internet Freedom
Rank 33 globally 80
Data Protection Laws
Rank 42 globally 83
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 39 globally 72
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Rule of Law
Rank 35 globally 75
Property Rights Security
Rank 39 globally 73
Corruption Perception
Rank 51 globally 66
Police Effectiveness
Rank 50 globally 73
Expropriation Risk
Rank 44 globally 74
Extradition Risk
Rank 187 globally 35

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

66
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Political Stability
Rank 45 globally 75
Economic Resilience
Rank 165 globally 53
Government Efficiency
Rank 41 globally 76
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 78 globally 63
❤️ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 54 globally 71
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 26 globally 83
Emergency Care
Rank 51 globally 72
Medicine Access
Rank 37 globally 78
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 40 globally 75
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 49 globally 75
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 92 globally 58
Hospital Beds
Rank 63 globally 53
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 154 globally 42
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 100 globally 58

Environmental Health

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 51 globally 89
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 17 globally 98
Waste Management
Rank 57 globally 68
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Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 89
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 133 globally 68
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 89 globally 53
Mental Health
Rank 27 globally 74
Suicide Rate
Rank 121 globally 55
Maternal Mortality
Rank 133 globally 55
Vaccination Rate
Rank 129 globally 88
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 175 globally 50
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 161 globally 72
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 69
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 27
Social Security Burden
Rank 222 globally 5
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 48 globally 73
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 208 globally 37
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 209 globally 37
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 220 globally 29
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 65 globally 76
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 113 globally 64
Capital Market Depth
Rank 88 globally 66
Business Credit Access
Rank 62 globally 71
Investor Protection
Rank 43 globally 72
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 69 globally 65
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 36 globally 74
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 37 globally 77

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

66
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 73 globally 52
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 62 globally 83
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 189 globally 33
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 216 globally 22

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 115 globally 29
Crypto Regulation
Rank 81 globally 50
Legal Status
Rank 86 globally 53
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 114 globally 15
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 34
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 95 globally 12

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

64
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 24 globally 91
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 50 globally 63
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 104 globally 63
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 131 globally 84
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 34
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 153 globally 75
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 53
Central Bank Independence
Rank 34 globally 81
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 203 globally 32
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 53 globally 67
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 66 globally 53
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 218 globally 20
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 76 globally 73
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 32 globally 80
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Housing & Utilities

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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 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 142 globally 40
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 183 globally 25
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 160 globally 36
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 45
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 164 globally 43
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 156 globally 46
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 156 globally 47

Dining & Going Out

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 178 globally 40
Burger Menu Price
Rank 178 globally 51
Cappuccino (Café)
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

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Transit Cost
Rank 183 globally 64
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 199 globally 36
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 182 globally 70
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 52 globally 41
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 192 globally 64
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 74 globally 70
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 148 globally 71
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 157 globally 76
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 180 globally 46

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 181 globally 51
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 174 globally 58
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 154 globally 62
Local Services Cost
Rank 177 globally 49
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Logistics Performance
Rank 71 globally 44
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 81 globally 53
Port Connectivity
Rank 111 globally 20
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Road Quality
Rank 71 globally 58
Traffic Congestion
Rank 190 globally 35
Road Density
Rank 66 globally 68
Traffic Deaths
Rank 99 globally 78
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 37

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 80 globally 91
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 137 globally 35
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 86 globally 45
CO2 Intensity
Rank 108 globally 43
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 53 globally 75
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 67 globally 70
Mobile Speed
Rank 61 globally 73
5G Coverage
Rank 50 globally 52

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 56 globally 65
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 57 globally 25
Walkability Score
Rank 65 globally 60
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

69
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 6 globally 89
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 76 globally 63
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 80 globally 90

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 87 globally 51

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 81 globally 50
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 26 globally 79
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 44
Recovery Time
Rank 16 globally 90

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 101 globally 34
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 108 globally 40
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 70 globally 47
Restaurant Density
Rank 78 globally 53
Street Food Scene
Rank 68 globally 49
Local Market Quality
Rank 65 globally 58
Café Culture
Rank 83 globally 46
Local Freshness
Rank 68 globally 63
Local Authenticity
Rank 62 globally 47

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 75
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 38 globally 48
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 52 globally 75
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 54 globally 68

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 174 globally 38
Pet Food Prices
Rank 176 globally 40
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 23 globally 75
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 62 globally 78
E-Government
Rank 40 globally 87
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 42 globally 79
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 72 globally 73
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 52 globally 64
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 57 globally 77
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 39 globally 80
Border Openness
Rank 43 globally 89
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 50 globally 76
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 95 globally 58
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 27 globally 87
Remote Job Market
Rank 66 globally 72
Coworking Density
Rank 90 globally 46
Nomad Community
Rank 102 globally 42
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 68 globally 70
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 60 globally 77
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 76
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 36 globally 78
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 74
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 71 globally 73
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 83
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 49 globally 82
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 50 globally 79
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 52 globally 77
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 189 globally 27
Local Language Barrier
Rank 160 globally 43
Integration Ease
Rank 98 globally 67
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 75 globally 70
Expat Community Size
Rank 75 globally 46
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 97 globally 65
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 69 globally 71
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 45 globally 76
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 57 globally 73
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 72
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 61 globally 72
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 113 globally 48
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 44 globally 74
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 51 globally 73
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 53 globally 75
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 65 globally 70
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 52 globally 77
Accommodation Availability
Rank 89 globally 58
Booking & Transparency
Rank 43 globally 81

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 76 globally 58
Digital Travel Services
Rank 53 globally 79
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 41 globally 87
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 89 globally 71
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 102 globally 47
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 87 globally 68
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 23 globally 84
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 91 globally 57
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 52 globally 81
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 63 globally 76
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 29 globally 84

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 134 globally 77
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 124 globally 79
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 160 globally 71
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 168 globally 70
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 60 globally 87
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 18 globally 94
Off-Season Usability
Rank 66 globally 75
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 81 globally 70
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

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Press Freedom
Rank 27 globally 77
Democracy Index
Rank 38 globally 80
Personal Freedom
Rank 45 globally 80
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 44 globally 81

Education & Knowledge

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 149 globally 90
PISA Score
Rank 61 globally 56
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 76 globally 52
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 37 globally 70
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 12 globally 83
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 57 globally 54
Social Mobility Score
Rank 97 globally 50
Social Cohesion
Rank 56 globally 72
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Gender Equality
Rank 42 globally 74
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 45 globally 74
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 33 globally 79
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 46 globally 78
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 42 globally 77

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

82
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 40 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 40 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 40 globally 78
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 33 globally 83
Pride Culture
Rank 45 globally 74
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Disability Support Score
Rank 38 globally 75
Public Accessibility
Rank 65 globally 63
Digital Accessibility
Rank 61 globally 71
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 77 globally 65

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

73
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 41 globally 58
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 144 globally 50
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 19 globally 94
Foreign Population Share
Rank 72 globally 60
Population Density
Rank 194 globally 43
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60