Country profile

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Saint Kitts and Nevis is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Climate & Weather stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 59.81 points
Global rank Rank 109 globally
Continental rank Rank 26 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Why is Saint Kitts and Nevis especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Climate & Weather show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Saint Kitts and Nevis

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

45
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Homicide Rate
Rank 228 globally 13
Petty Crime Index
Rank 160 globally 44
Women's Safety
Rank 126 globally 56
Organized Crime
Rank 42 globally 66
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 80 globally 84
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

61
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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 206 globally 22
Earthquake Risk
Rank 101 globally 69
Drought Risk
Rank 63 globally 75
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 96 globally 57
Tsunami Risk
Rank 117 globally 60
Volcano Risk
Rank 188 globally 61

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 90 globally 69
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 83 globally 70
Data Protection Laws
Rank 113 globally 52
VPN Access
Rank 87 globally 78
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 58 globally 69
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Rule of Law
Rank 78 globally 62
Property Rights Security
Rank 69 globally 67
Corruption Perception
Rank 76 globally 59
Police Effectiveness
Rank 88 globally 66
Expropriation Risk
Rank 67 globally 69
Extradition Risk
Rank 70 globally 49

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

68
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 54 globally 68
Government Efficiency
Rank 79 globally 66
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 102 globally 59
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 102 globally 63
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 141 globally 63
Emergency Care
Rank 81 globally 66
Medicine Access
Rank 98 globally 67
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 85 globally 67
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 172 globally 48
Doctor Density
Rank 58 globally 70
Hospital Beds
Rank 46 globally 58
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 82 globally 95
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 176 globally 35
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 39 globally 73

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 36 globally 92
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 57 globally 90
Waste Management
Rank 123 globally 36
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Life Expectancy
Rank 139 globally 64
Infectious Diseases
Rank 5 globally 95
Obesity Rate
Rank 218 globally 42
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 134 globally 41
Mental Health
Rank 107 globally 64
Suicide Rate
Rank 57 globally 73
Maternal Mortality
Rank 149 globally 50
Vaccination Rate
Rank 35 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 90 globally 69
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 60 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 69 globally 84
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
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 118 globally 64
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 142 globally 58
Business Credit Access
Rank 121 globally 59
Investor Protection
Rank 71 globally 65
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 84 globally 63
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 146 globally 46
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 166 globally 42

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

57
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 89 globally 47
Banking Stability
Rank 172 globally 62
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 190 globally 20
ATM Availability
Rank 16 globally 96
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

39
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 90 globally 47
Legal Status
Rank 99 globally 49
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 129 globally 13
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

64
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 211 globally 18
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 123 globally 61
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 159 globally 43

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

69
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 74 globally 71
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 94 globally 89
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 132 globally 55
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 204 globally 58
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 54 globally 67
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 122 globally 82
Central Bank Independence
Rank 68 globally 72
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 98 globally 64
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 203 globally 32
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 55
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 117 globally 34
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 75 globally 84
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 105 globally 66
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 60 globally 65
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

54
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 33
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 150 globally 48
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 142 globally 46
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 122 globally 63
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 131 globally 53
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 121 globally 63
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 188 globally 34
Burger Menu Price
Rank 182 globally 49
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 134 globally 70
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 149 globally 73
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 64
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 139 globally 67
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 65

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

68
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 182 globally 70
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 85 globally 20
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 151 globally 90
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 146 globally 86
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 212 globally 40
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 212 globally 52
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 201 globally 41

Personal Services

4 indicators

52
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Haircut Cost
Rank 188 globally 48
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 182 globally 56
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 179 globally 56
Local Services Cost
Rank 183 globally 46
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 162 globally 22
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
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Road Quality
Rank 65 globally 62
Traffic Congestion
Rank 16 globally 80
Road Density
Rank 42 globally 72
Traffic Deaths
Rank 21 globally 91
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

57
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 195 globally 10
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

34
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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 33 globally 68
Burnout Risk
Rank 26 globally 70
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 23 globally 77
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 130 globally 61
Rainy Days
Rank 111 globally 65
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

58
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Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 84
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 115 globally 56
Biodiversity Index
Rank 145 globally 55
Forest Cover
Rank 76 globally 56

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

51
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 134 globally 33
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 103 globally 62
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 123 globally 36
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 173 globally 25
Restaurant Density
Rank 160 globally 29
Street Food Scene
Rank 176 globally 25
Local Market Quality
Rank 205 globally 23
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 160 globally 25
Local Freshness
Rank 211 globally 23
Local Authenticity
Rank 175 globally 25

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 153 globally 83
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 92 globally 22
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 161 globally 42
Pet Food Prices
Rank 167 globally 42
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 17 globally 62
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 49 globally 80
E-Government
Rank 128 globally 65
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 104 globally 64
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 89 globally 67
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 130 globally 41
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 86 globally 69
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 86 globally 71
Border Openness
Rank 84 globally 76
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 119 globally 56
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 91 globally 44
Remote Work Legality
Rank 52 globally 70
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 115 globally 65
Remote Job Market
Rank 115 globally 60
Coworking Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Nomad Community
Rank 137 globally 34
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 95 globally 59
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 85 globally 70
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 95 globally 64
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 85 globally 67
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 97 globally 63
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 70
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 85 globally 73
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 78 globally 73
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 82 globally 69
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 82 globally 79
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

77
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 17 globally 97
Integration Ease
Rank 37 globally 79
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 57 globally 73
Expat Community Size
Rank 61 globally 51
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 43 globally 77
International Schools
Rank 73 globally 50
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 65 globally 72
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 89 globally 56
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 86 globally 64
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 73 globally 62
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 68
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 139 globally 44
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 108 globally 58
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 93 globally 61
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 120 globally 59
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Hotel Quality
Rank 111 globally 57
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 89 globally 66
Accommodation Availability
Rank 129 globally 46
Booking & Transparency
Rank 94 globally 67

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

59
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 125 globally 44
Digital Travel Services
Rank 128 globally 55
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 132 globally 63
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 67 globally 75
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 97 globally 66
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 78 globally 70
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 137 globally 46
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 35 globally 87
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 75 globally 72
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 104 globally 65

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

56
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Hotel Cost
Rank 203 globally 52
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 203 globally 54
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 185 globally 57
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 193 globally 58
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 202 globally 58
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 151 globally 82
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 123 globally 64
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 211 globally 73
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

72
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Press Freedom
Rank 63 globally 70
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 84 globally 70
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 64 globally 78

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 88 globally 46
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 127 globally 35
Education Expenditure
Rank 183 globally 50
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 96 globally 33
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 103 globally 43
Social Mobility Score
Rank 93 globally 51
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 89 globally 63
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 83 globally 63
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 90 globally 57
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 99 globally 56

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

30
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 197 globally 9
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 116 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 122 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 120 globally 36
Pride Culture
Rank 124 globally 28
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Disability Support Score
Rank 90 globally 55
Public Accessibility
Rank 89 globally 54
Digital Accessibility
Rank 100 globally 54
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 80 globally 63

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

65
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 92 globally 40
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 144 globally 50
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 144 globally 32
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 199 globally 19
Foreign Population Share
Rank 37 globally 79
Population Density
Rank 160 globally 49
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 38 globally 63
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47