Country profile

Russia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Russia is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 55.92 points
Global rank Rank 149 globally
Continental rank Rank 51 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 Russia

Why is Russia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Russia?

Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Russia?

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 Russia 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

Russia 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Russia vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 48 points better on Relocation & Residency than Russia.
  • Russia vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 45 points better on Relocation & Residency than Russia.
  • Russia vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 46 points better on Relocation & Residency than Russia.
  • Russia vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 50 points better on Relocation & Residency than Russia.
  • Russia vs. United States
    United States performs about 42 points better on Relocation & Residency than Russia.

All ratings and indicators for Russia

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

60
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Homicide Rate
Rank 164 globally 80
Petty Crime Index
Rank 142 globally 49
Women's Safety
Rank 152 globally 50
Organized Crime
Rank 207 globally 33
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 176 globally 60
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 202 globally 43
Political Violence
Rank 203 globally 32
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 226 globally 16
Terrorism Risk
Rank 213 globally 44

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

54
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Flood Risk
Rank 183 globally 36
Storm Risk
Rank 80 globally 82
Earthquake Risk
Rank 159 globally 51
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 120 globally 48
Landslide Risk
Rank 60 globally 65
Tsunami Risk
Rank 155 globally 48
Volcano Risk
Rank 219 globally 22

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

17
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State Surveillance
Rank 220 globally 12
Internet Censorship
Rank 218 globally 12
Internet Freedom
Rank 218 globally 20
Data Protection Laws
Rank 189 globally 29
VPN Access
Rank 221 globally 12
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 228 globally 20
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Rule of Law
Rank 201 globally 28
Property Rights Security
Rank 202 globally 26
Corruption Perception
Rank 199 globally 23
Police Effectiveness
Rank 205 globally 31
Expropriation Risk
Rank 209 globally 16
Extradition Risk
Rank 227 globally 28

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

41
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Political Stability
Rank 204 globally 25
Economic Resilience
Rank 197 globally 45
Government Efficiency
Rank 189 globally 38
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 60 globally 66
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

63
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 111 globally 61
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 141 globally 63
Emergency Care
Rank 128 globally 56
Medicine Access
Rank 155 globally 57
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 152 globally 50
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 149 globally 58
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 130 globally 65
Doctor Density
Rank 8 globally 86
Hospital Beds
Rank 11 globally 77
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 92 globally 65
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 63 globally 86
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 4 globally 90
Tap Water Safety
Rank 122 globally 79
Sanitation
Rank 124 globally 64
Waste Management
Rank 48 globally 73
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Life Expectancy
Rank 129 globally 67
Infectious Diseases
Rank 116 globally 74
Obesity Rate
Rank 71 globally 78
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 49 globally 68
Mental Health
Rank 151 globally 58
Suicide Rate
Rank 212 globally 33
Maternal Mortality
Rank 47 globally 89
Vaccination Rate
Rank 35 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 215 globally 36
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 220 globally 53
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 82
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 171 globally 56
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 140 globally 73
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 133 globally 73
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 93 globally 70
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 20 globally 86
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 49 globally 72
Business Credit Access
Rank 150 globally 53
Investor Protection
Rank 198 globally 28
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 154 globally 44
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 163 globally 65
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 77 globally 66
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 116 globally 55

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 205 globally 19
Banking Stability
Rank 172 globally 62
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 220 globally 35
Fintech Development
Rank 70 globally 82
ATM Availability
Rank 16 globally 96
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 89 globally 54
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 99 globally 47
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

38
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 11 globally 78
Crypto Regulation
Rank 200 globally 23
Legal Status
Rank 186 globally 26
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 73
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

70
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 111 globally 50
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 46 globally 87
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 88 globally 59
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

72
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 60 globally 77
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 193 globally 58
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 16 globally 88
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 53 globally 87
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 194 globally 46
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 175 globally 67
Central Bank Independence
Rank 189 globally 51
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 4 globally 95
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 62 globally 84
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 93 globally 50
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 47 globally 64
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 18 globally 95
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 97
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 80 globally 72
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 161 globally 26
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

68
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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 38 globally 91
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

57
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 121 globally 46
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 87 globally 73
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 87 globally 67
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 126 globally 62
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 139 globally 52
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 159 globally 45
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 120 globally 62

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

86
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 107 globally 85
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 31 globally 96
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 34 globally 95
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

81
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 23 globally 85
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 94 globally 14
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 16 globally 91
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 25 globally 96
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 57 globally 73

Personal Services

4 indicators

82
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Haircut Cost
Rank 113 globally 79
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 102 globally 83
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 113 globally 76
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
53
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 63 globally 38
Airport Connectivity
Rank 32 globally 73
Port Connectivity
Rank 35 globally 45
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Road Quality
Rank 153 globally 38
Traffic Congestion
Rank 152 globally 42
Road Density
Rank 201 globally 43
Traffic Deaths
Rank 167 globally 53
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

77
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Power Outages
Rank 59 globally 95
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 1 globally 100
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 154 globally 20
CO2 Intensity
Rank 62 globally 57
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 222 globally 52
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Broadband Speed
Rank 62 globally 72
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 72 globally 68
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 76 globally 25

Public Transport

4 indicators

63
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Transit Coverage
Rank 24 globally 78
Transit Punctuality
Rank 50 globally 68
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 32
Walkability Score
Rank 33 globally 68
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

62
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 90 globally 58
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 21 globally 93
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 137 globally 55
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

56
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 216 globally 25
Sunshine Hours
Rank 193 globally 59
Humidity Comfort
Rank 94 globally 71
Rainy Days
Rank 118 globally 64
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 228 globally 27

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

48
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Beach Quality
Rank 185 globally 20
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 158 globally 38
Biodiversity Index
Rank 84 globally 68
Forest Cover
Rank 57 globally 66

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

69
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 33 globally 72
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 79 globally 67
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 47 globally 61
Recovery Time
Rank 51 globally 77

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

58
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 42 globally 66
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 8 globally 79
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 211 globally 18
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 43 globally 77
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 59 globally 49
Restaurant Density
Rank 61 globally 58
Street Food Scene
Rank 68 globally 49
Local Market Quality
Rank 65 globally 58
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 55 globally 54
Local Freshness
Rank 64 globally 64
Local Authenticity
Rank 56 globally 48

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

55
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 71 globally 38
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 64 globally 29
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 65 globally 60

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

56
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 194 globally 39
E-Government
Rank 85 globally 79
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 178 globally 46
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 151 globally 52
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 96 globally 50
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 150 globally 51
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 193 globally 30
Border Openness
Rank 199 globally 4
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 156 globally 43
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 204 globally 58
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 191 globally 22
Remote Work Legality
Rank 218 globally 27
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 217 globally 28
Remote Job Market
Rank 216 globally 26
Coworking Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Nomad Community
Rank 145 globally 31
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 192 globally 27
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 193 globally 35
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 188 globally 42
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 148 globally 53
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 41
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 128 globally 55
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 145 globally 56
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 182 globally 40
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 165 globally 46
Residence Status Stability
Rank 195 globally 37
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 185 globally 39
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 121 globally 53
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

38
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 183 globally 29
Local Language Barrier
Rank 214 globally 26
Integration Ease
Rank 194 globally 48
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 191 globally 44
Expat Community Size
Rank 98 globally 41
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 204 globally 39
International Schools
Rank 128 globally 42
21
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 200 globally 33
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 207 globally 18
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 211 globally 19
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 217 globally 10
39
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 34
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 124 globally 46
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 187 globally 36
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 155 globally 46
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 31
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 79 globally 66
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 143 globally 50
Accommodation Availability
Rank 81 globally 61
Booking & Transparency
Rank 154 globally 49

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

58
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 89 globally 55
Digital Travel Services
Rank 91 globally 66
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 144 globally 59
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 164 globally 51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 45 globally 64
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 133 globally 57
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 132 globally 60
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 75 globally 59
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 175 globally 42
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 147 globally 55
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 113 globally 63

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

81
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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 117 globally 80
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 117 globally 83
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 82 globally 89
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 104 globally 70
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 81 globally 70
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 123 globally 83
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

26
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Press Freedom
Rank 211 globally 22
Democracy Index
Rank 201 globally 22
Personal Freedom
Rank 200 globally 44
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 209 globally 12

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 26 globally 72
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 10 globally 88
Education Expenditure
Rank 148 globally 62
School Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 80
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 1 globally 100
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 173 globally 10
Housing Support Score
Rank 97 globally 44
Social Mobility Score
Rank 76 globally 54
Social Cohesion
Rank 198 globally 35
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Gender Equality
Rank 183 globally 43
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 195 globally 35
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 209 globally 20
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 208 globally 18
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 208 globally 21

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

15
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 199 globally 16
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 193 globally 19
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 192 globally 16
Pride Culture
Rank 197 globally 12
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Disability Support Score
Rank 138 globally 42
Public Accessibility
Rank 155 globally 40
Digital Accessibility
Rank 159 globally 38
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 164 globally 40

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

48
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 176 globally 50
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 161 globally 57

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 210 globally 12
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 84 globally 71
Foreign Population Share
Rank 82 globally 54
Population Density
Rank 18 globally 84
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 1 globally 100
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 12 globally 79