Country profile

Saint Lucia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Saint Lucia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Language & Integration 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, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 58.57 points
Global rank Rank 125 globally
Continental rank Rank 31 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 Lucia

Why is Saint Lucia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Saint Lucia?

Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Language & Integration 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, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Food & Culinary Culture.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Saint Lucia?

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 Lucia 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 Lucia 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 safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad 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 Lucia

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

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Homicide Rate
Rank 220 globally 37
Petty Crime Index
Rank 160 globally 44
Women's Safety
Rank 137 globally 53
Organized Crime
Rank 47 globally 65
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 101 globally 80
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 200 globally 25
Earthquake Risk
Rank 118 globally 65
Drought Risk
Rank 63 globally 75
Wildfire Risk
Rank 79 globally 58
Landslide Risk
Rank 114 globally 52
Tsunami Risk
Rank 136 globally 52
Volcano Risk
Rank 175 globally 67

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 90 globally 69
Internet Censorship
Rank 90 globally 74
Internet Freedom
Rank 83 globally 70
Data Protection Laws
Rank 113 globally 52
VPN Access
Rank 87 globally 78
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 75 globally 67
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Rule of Law
Rank 80 globally 61
Property Rights Security
Rank 78 globally 65
Corruption Perception
Rank 79 globally 58
Police Effectiveness
Rank 95 globally 65
Expropriation Risk
Rank 78 globally 67
Extradition Risk
Rank 70 globally 49

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 78 globally 71
Economic Resilience
Rank 93 globally 62
Government Efficiency
Rank 84 globally 64
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 102 globally 59
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 119 globally 59
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 133 globally 64
Emergency Care
Rank 99 globally 63
Medicine Access
Rank 103 globally 66
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 99 globally 64
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 109 globally 66
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 162 globally 54
Doctor Density
Rank 23 globally 81
Hospital Beds
Rank 173 globally 21
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 82 globally 95
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 174 globally 37
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 31 globally 75

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 146 globally 58
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 81 globally 83
Waste Management
Rank 119 globally 37
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Life Expectancy
Rank 136 globally 65
Infectious Diseases
Rank 82 globally 81
Obesity Rate
Rank 186 globally 57
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 145 globally 38
Mental Health
Rank 102 globally 65
Suicide Rate
Rank 52 globally 74
Maternal Mortality
Rank 126 globally 59
Vaccination Rate
Rank 109 globally 89
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 148 globally 56
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 99 globally 78
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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 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 85 globally 60
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 46 globally 82
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 121 globally 63
Capital Market Depth
Rank 149 globally 57
Business Credit Access
Rank 133 globally 57
Investor Protection
Rank 74 globally 64
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 92 globally 62
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 149 globally 45
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 177 globally 40

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

54
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 100 globally 45
Banking Stability
Rank 196 globally 57
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 121 globally 80
Fintech Development
Rank 190 globally 20
ATM Availability
Rank 104 globally 77
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

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 180 globally 18
Crypto Regulation
Rank 98 globally 45
Legal Status
Rank 109 globally 47
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

68
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 154 globally 60
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 168 globally 47
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 138 globally 48

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 89 globally 67
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 173 globally 42
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 70 globally 64
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 167 globally 46
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 115 globally 74
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 42
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 130 globally 30
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 172 globally 55
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 154 globally 50
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 89 globally 50
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 148 globally 36
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 141 globally 51
Electricity Cost
Rank 167 globally 50
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 108 globally 50
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 131 globally 50
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 117 globally 57
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 118 globally 65
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 127 globally 56
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 118 globally 65
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 180 globally 37
Burger Menu Price
Rank 176 globally 53
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

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Transit Cost
Rank 167 globally 75
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 118 globally 63
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 177 globally 73
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 148 globally 85
Car Purchase Index
Rank 107 globally 10
Driving License Cost ($)
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 208 globally 42
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 202 globally 55
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 180 globally 46

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 169 globally 55
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 162 globally 63
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 154 globally 62
Local Services Cost
Rank 165 globally 54
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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 140 globally 15
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Road Quality
Rank 54 globally 65
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 26 globally 75
Traffic Deaths
Rank 26 globally 90
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 130 globally 6

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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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 197 globally 19
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 121 globally 34
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 152 globally 30
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

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 76 globally 63
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 174 globally 56
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 15 globally 90
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 104 globally 61
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 102 globally 45

Leisure & Recreation

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 134 globally 33
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 110 globally 61
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 120 globally 37
Recovery Time
Rank 85 globally 72

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 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 62 globally 70
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 138 globally 32
Restaurant Density
Rank 142 globally 36
Street Food Scene
Rank 141 globally 32
Local Market Quality
Rank 184 globally 28
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 140 globally 31
Local Freshness
Rank 194 globally 28
Local Authenticity
Rank 137 globally 31

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 146 globally 85
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 105 globally 48

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 153 globally 45
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 91 globally 48
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 17 globally 62
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 51 globally 70
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 55 globally 79
E-Government
Rank 128 globally 65
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 89 globally 67
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 96 globally 65
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 137 globally 40
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 86 globally 69
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 93 globally 70
Border Openness
Rank 89 globally 75
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 123 globally 55
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 82 globally 45
Remote Work Legality
Rank 127 globally 53
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 125 globally 58
Coworking Density
Rank 150 globally 32
Nomad Community
Rank 128 globally 36
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 115 globally 53
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 93 globally 67
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 70
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 105 globally 62
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 87 globally 66
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 104 globally 61
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 105 globally 68
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 95 globally 71
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 86 globally 72
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 90 globally 67
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 92 globally 72
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 19 globally 96
Integration Ease
Rank 37 globally 79
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 57 globally 73
Expat Community Size
Rank 86 globally 43
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 43 globally 77
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 48 globally 76
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 89 globally 56
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 78 globally 66
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 73 globally 62
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 83 globally 66
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 139 globally 44
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 111 globally 57
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 90 globally 62
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
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Hotel Quality
Rank 111 globally 57
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 115 globally 58
Accommodation Availability
Rank 119 globally 49
Booking & Transparency
Rank 111 globally 61

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 118 globally 45
Digital Travel Services
Rank 149 globally 49
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 142 globally 60
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 67 globally 75
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 110 globally 45
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 99 globally 65
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 55 globally 76
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 121 globally 49
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 91
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 65 globally 75
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 85 globally 70

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 194 globally 55
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 194 globally 57
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 183 globally 60
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 187 globally 61
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 201 globally 60
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 128 globally 66
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 126 globally 63
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 211 globally 73
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 63 globally 70
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 90 globally 69
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 64 globally 78

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 144 globally 93
PISA Score
Rank 96 globally 44
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 147 globally 28
Education Expenditure
Rank 114 globally 70
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 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 108 globally 41
Social Mobility Score
Rank 106 globally 48
Social Cohesion
Rank 79 globally 63
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Gender Equality
Rank 89 globally 63
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 93 globally 56
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 99 globally 56

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 197 globally 9
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 116 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 118 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 128 globally 34
Pride Culture
Rank 124 globally 28
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Disability Support Score
Rank 92 globally 54
Public Accessibility
Rank 89 globally 54
Digital Accessibility
Rank 100 globally 54
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 93 globally 60

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 138 globally 53
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 180 globally 24
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 219 globally 5
Foreign Population Share
Rank 72 globally 60
Population Density
Rank 177 globally 47
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42