Country profile

Romania: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Romania is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Costs, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Real Estate & Property 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, Demography and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 68.35 points
Global rank Rank 47 globally
Continental rank Rank 37 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 Romania

Why is Romania especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Costs.

Which topics stand out positively for Romania?

Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Real Estate & Property 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, Demography and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Romania 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

Romania 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses 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.

All ratings and indicators for Romania

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

74
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Homicide Rate
Rank 59 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 91 globally 61
Women's Safety
Rank 84 globally 63
Organized Crime
Rank 98 globally 54
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 91 globally 82
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 150 globally 82
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 137 globally 82
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

62
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Flood Risk
Rank 169 globally 38
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 147 globally 59
Drought Risk
Rank 75 globally 72
Wildfire Risk
Rank 98 globally 50
Landslide Risk
Rank 152 globally 44
Tsunami Risk
Rank 80 globally 79
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

74
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State Surveillance
Rank 77 globally 71
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 70 globally 74
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 81 globally 79
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 206 globally 42
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Rule of Law
Rank 86 globally 59
Property Rights Security
Rank 87 globally 62
Corruption Perception
Rank 112 globally 47
Police Effectiveness
Rank 104 globally 63
Expropriation Risk
Rank 87 globally 65
Extradition Risk
Rank 193 globally 33

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

63
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Political Stability
Rank 104 globally 64
Economic Resilience
Rank 126 globally 59
Government Efficiency
Rank 90 globally 63
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 51 globally 68
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 72 globally 67
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 81 globally 72
Emergency Care
Rank 57 globally 70
Medicine Access
Rank 71 globally 72
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 54 globally 74
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 105 globally 71
Doctor Density
Rank 39 globally 76
Hospital Beds
Rank 9 globally 79
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 123 globally 90
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 115 globally 58
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 85 globally 62

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 92 globally 78
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 109 globally 85
Sanitation
Rank 57 globally 90
Waste Management
Rank 80 globally 54
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 123 globally 73
Obesity Rate
Rank 177 globally 60
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 71 globally 60
Mental Health
Rank 83 globally 67
Suicide Rate
Rank 97 globally 61
Maternal Mortality
Rank 54 globally 84
Vaccination Rate
Rank 184 globally 76
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 228 globally 21
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 75 globally 82
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 85
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 21 globally 90
Social Security Burden
Rank 210 globally 45
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 204 globally 34
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 171 globally 66
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 90 globally 72
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 11 globally 90
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 75 globally 69
Business Credit Access
Rank 77 globally 69
Investor Protection
Rank 90 globally 61
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 36 globally 73
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 127 globally 69
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 77 globally 66
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 82 globally 66

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

63
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 59 globally 56
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 103 globally 66
ATM Availability
Rank 58 globally 84
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 181 globally 35
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 209 globally 34

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

59
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 52 globally 46
Crypto Regulation
Rank 39 globally 76
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 59 globally 27
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 76 globally 80
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 36 globally 31

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

83
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 16 globally 84
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 47 globally 60
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 47 globally 64
Days to Register a Company
Rank 138 globally 48

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 53 globally 78
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 181 globally 68
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 100 globally 62
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 188 globally 64
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 70 globally 64
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 115 globally 86
Central Bank Independence
Rank 108 globally 67
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 90 globally 65
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 190 globally 45
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 55
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 55 globally 58
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 72
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 185 globally 62
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 56 globally 80
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 82 globally 53
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

57
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 119 globally 42
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 116 globally 55
Electricity Cost
Rank 136 globally 61
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 189 globally 64
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

51
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 148 globally 37
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 120 globally 57
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 166 globally 32
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 138 globally 56
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 113 globally 59
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 128 globally 61
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 138 globally 56

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 114 globally 83
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 93 globally 90

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

75
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 144 globally 57
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 107 globally 92
Car Purchase Index
Rank 82 globally 22
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 180 globally 75
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 121 globally 91
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Internet Cost
Rank 5 globally 97
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 44 globally 86
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 39 globally 94
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 33 globally 98
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 20 globally 79

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 115 globally 78
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 107 globally 81
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 90 globally 85
Local Services Cost
Rank 119 globally 74
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Logistics Performance
Rank 76 globally 40
Rail Network Density
Rank 25 globally 78
Airport Connectivity
Rank 55 globally 63
Port Connectivity
Rank 74 globally 28
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 106 globally 58
Traffic Deaths
Rank 109 globally 74
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 47 globally 40

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

79
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 96 globally 42
CO2 Intensity
Rank 46 globally 64
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 203 globally 91
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Broadband Speed
Rank 6 globally 95
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 40 globally 89
Mobile Speed
Rank 27 globally 81
5G Coverage
Rank 51 globally 50

Public Transport

4 indicators

56
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Transit Coverage
Rank 46 globally 65
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 32
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

60
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 77 globally 61
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 33 globally 60

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

66
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 160 globally 51
Sunshine Hours
Rank 179 globally 66
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 91 globally 68
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 204 globally 50

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

63
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 41 globally 69
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 62 globally 82
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 118 globally 40

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

65
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 63 globally 58
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 76 globally 68
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 51 globally 60
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 49 globally 57
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 34 globally 45
Music & Nightlife
Rank 46 globally 58
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 44 globally 76
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 51 globally 51
Restaurant Density
Rank 52 globally 61
Street Food Scene
Rank 52 globally 53
Local Market Quality
Rank 39 globally 65
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 55 globally 54
Local Freshness
Rank 39 globally 71
Local Authenticity
Rank 48 globally 50

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

54
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 49 globally 38
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 166 globally 60
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 73 globally 58

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 38 globally 82
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 111 globally 60
Pet Food Prices
Rank 100 globally 60
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 68 globally 55
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 93 globally 58
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 69 globally 82
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 77 globally 70
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 65 globally 76
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 63 globally 60
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 48 globally 80
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 76 globally 73
Border Openness
Rank 56 globally 86
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 52 globally 75
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 11 globally 86
Remote Work Legality
Rank 75 globally 63
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 72 globally 76
Remote Job Market
Rank 47 globally 77
Coworking Density
Rank 40 globally 70
Nomad Community
Rank 54 globally 58
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 68 globally 70
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 55 globally 78
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 78
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 79 globally 69
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 42 globally 79
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 55 globally 76
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 64 globally 79
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 54 globally 81
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 63 globally 77
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 52 globally 77
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 68 globally 91
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 107 globally 53
Local Language Barrier
Rank 108 globally 59
Integration Ease
Rank 108 globally 66
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 81 globally 68
Expat Community Size
Rank 109 globally 38
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 78 globally 68
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 120 globally 56
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 110 globally 49
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 129 globally 48
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 127 globally 47
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 96 globally 62
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 49 globally 61
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 66 globally 70
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 74 globally 68
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 75 globally 71
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 63 globally 71
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 48 globally 78
Accommodation Availability
Rank 60 globally 67
Booking & Transparency
Rank 52 globally 79

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

77
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 46 globally 70
Digital Travel Services
Rank 38 globally 85
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 74 globally 79
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 67 globally 75
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 45 globally 64
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 53 globally 76
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 60 globally 74
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 51 globally 68
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 121 globally 63
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 58 globally 76

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 137 globally 76
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 138 globally 76
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 121 globally 82
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 129 globally 82
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 56 globally 78
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 47 globally 77
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 123 globally 83
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

68
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Press Freedom
Rank 112 globally 58
Democracy Index
Rank 98 globally 67
Personal Freedom
Rank 77 globally 73
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 96 globally 71

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 79 globally 51
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 50 globally 62
Education Expenditure
Rank 176 globally 55
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 40
Housing Support Score
Rank 81 globally 47
Social Mobility Score
Rank 97 globally 50
Social Cohesion
Rank 90 globally 60
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Gender Equality
Rank 80 globally 65
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 81 globally 64
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 101 globally 54
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 107 globally 53
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 102 globally 55

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

44
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 124 globally 34
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 97 globally 44
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 89 globally 53
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 101 globally 44
Pride Culture
Rank 88 globally 44
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Disability Support Score
Rank 78 globally 58
Public Accessibility
Rank 72 globally 60
Digital Accessibility
Rank 47 globally 75
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 71 globally 68

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

63
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 102 globally 78
Secularization Score
Rank 51 globally 55
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 180 globally 25
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 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 219 globally 4
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 144 globally 46
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 113 globally 59
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60