Country profile

Saint-Martin: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Saint-Martin is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Food & Basic Goods.

Overall rating 62.85 points
Global rank Rank 81 globally
Continental rank Rank 17 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-Martin

Why is Saint-Martin especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Health and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Saint-Martin?

Conflicts & Political Security, Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Bitcoin & Crypto and Food & Basic Goods.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Saint-Martin?

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-Martin 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-Martin 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 residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Saint-Martin

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

54
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Homicide Rate
Rank 213 globally 51
Petty Crime Index
Rank 131 globally 51
Women's Safety
Rank 119 globally 57
Organized Crime
Rank 92 globally 55
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 106 globally 79
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 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 121 globally 99

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

50
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Flood Risk
Rank 89 globally 52
Storm Risk
Rank 226 globally 11
Earthquake Risk
Rank 151 globally 55
Drought Risk
Rank 181 globally 45
Wildfire Risk
Rank 31 globally 84
Landslide Risk
Rank 84 globally 60
Tsunami Risk
Rank 152 globally 49
Volcano Risk
Rank 154 globally 86

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 37 globally 80
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 47 globally 78
Data Protection Laws
Rank 42 globally 83
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 47 globally 71
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Rule of Law
Rank 43 globally 74
Property Rights Security
Rank 48 globally 72
Corruption Perception
Rank 48 globally 67
Police Effectiveness
Rank 63 globally 71
Expropriation Risk
Rank 51 globally 73
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 85 globally 70
Economic Resilience
Rank 65 globally 66
Government Efficiency
Rank 41 globally 76
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 86 globally 62
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

71
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 72 globally 67
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 50 globally 79
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 54 globally 75
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 57 globally 72
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 100 globally 55
Hospital Beds
Rank 103 globally 42
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 189 globally 32
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 93 globally 61

Environmental Health

6 indicators

78
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 33 globally 93
Noise Pollution
Rank 103 globally 55
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 66 globally 88
Waste Management
Rank 66 globally 65
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Life Expectancy
Rank 53 globally 87
Infectious Diseases
Rank 43 globally 86
Obesity Rate
Rank 133 globally 68
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 71 globally 60
Mental Health
Rank 40 globally 72
Suicide Rate
Rank 104 globally 59
Maternal Mortality
Rank 80 globally 75
Vaccination Rate
Rank 102 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 183 globally 48
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 160 globally 72
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

44
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 186 globally 67
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 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 65 globally 76
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 43 globally 71
Capital Market Depth
Rank 49 globally 72
Business Credit Access
Rank 58 globally 72
Investor Protection
Rank 43 globally 72
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 64 globally 66
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 48 globally 72
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 53 globally 73

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

65
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 92 globally 46
Banking Stability
Rank 27 globally 83
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 165 globally 39
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 216 globally 22

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

31
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 98 globally 45
Legal Status
Rank 109 globally 47
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 123 globally 14
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 34
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

65
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 174 globally 45
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
63
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 100 globally 58
Days to Register a Company
Rank 16 globally 76

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 92 globally 66
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 36 globally 82
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 62
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 83 globally 91
Central Bank Independence
Rank 19 globally 85
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 141 globally 55
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 46 globally 87
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 53 globally 67
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 54 globally 59
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 151 globally 62
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 50 globally 81
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 32 globally 80
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

49
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 156 globally 35
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 212 globally 32
Electricity Cost
Rank 201 globally 36
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

33
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 183 globally 25
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 168 globally 31
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 182 globally 38
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 177 globally 38
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 42
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 201 globally 24

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

37
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 188 globally 34
Burger Menu Price
Rank 195 globally 41
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 187 globally 52
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 193 globally 46
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 202 globally 25
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 208 globally 24

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

61
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 175 globally 46
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 55 globally 37
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 192 globally 64
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 195 globally 70
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Internet Cost
Rank 131 globally 57
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 190 globally 52
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 191 globally 59
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 206 globally 37

Personal Services

4 indicators

46
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Haircut Cost
Rank 199 globally 43
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 193 globally 50
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 192 globally 50
Local Services Cost
Rank 195 globally 41
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17
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 153 globally 26
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 139 globally 45
Road Density
Rank 75 globally 66
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

57
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Power Outages
Rank 97 globally 87
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 218 globally 9
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 189 globally 11
CO2 Intensity
Rank 202 globally 17
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 72 globally 65
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 83 globally 60
Mobile Speed
Rank 82 globally 62
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

37
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Transit Coverage
Rank 152 globally 30
Transit Punctuality
Rank 105 globally 55
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

68
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 27 globally 76
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

82
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 11 globally 83
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 123 globally 64
Rainy Days
Rank 67 globally 72
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

44
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Beach Quality
Rank 15 globally 90
Mountain Access
Rank 190 globally 12
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 169 globally 31
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 127 globally 33

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

51
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 125 globally 36
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 146 globally 52
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 123 globally 36
Recovery Time
Rank 26 globally 87

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

33
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 62 globally 70
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 147 globally 60
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 131 globally 34
Restaurant Density
Rank 121 globally 43
Street Food Scene
Rank 141 globally 32
Local Market Quality
Rank 184 globally 28
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 114 globally 39
Local Freshness
Rank 188 globally 29
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

57
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 188 globally 68
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 33 globally 58
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 65 globally 70
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 61 globally 62

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

62
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 30 globally 85
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 194 globally 30
Pet Food Prices
Rank 207 globally 32
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 32 globally 72
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 22 globally 78
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 62 globally 78
E-Government
Rank 50 globally 86
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 61 globally 77
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 91 globally 51
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 71 globally 73
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 48 globally 79
Border Openness
Rank 51 globally 87
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 79 globally 67
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 36 globally 75
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 36 globally 86
Remote Job Market
Rank 63 globally 73
Coworking Density
Rank 117 globally 39
Nomad Community
Rank 78 globally 49
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 55 globally 74
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 55 globally 78
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 76
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 30 globally 80
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 73
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 62 globally 75
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 31 globally 84
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 54 globally 81
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 35 globally 78
Residence Status Stability
Rank 55 globally 78
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 58 globally 76
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

71
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 95 globally 58
Local Language Barrier
Rank 80 globally 65
Integration Ease
Rank 27 globally 81
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 53 globally 74
Expat Community Size
Rank 10 globally 83
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 70 globally 70
International Schools
Rank 27 globally 64
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 19 globally 83
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 31 globally 79
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 31 globally 81
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 75
73
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 25 globally 86
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 95 globally 51
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 46 globally 73
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 41 globally 75
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 39 globally 77
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Hotel Quality
Rank 96 globally 60
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 56 globally 76
Accommodation Availability
Rank 119 globally 49
Booking & Transparency
Rank 47 globally 80

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

69
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 118 globally 45
Digital Travel Services
Rank 77 globally 69
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 86
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 61 globally 77
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 126 globally 43
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 78 globally 69
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 102 globally 53
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 18 globally 92
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 67 globally 74
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 178 globally 46

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

53
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Hotel Cost
Rank 208 globally 50
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 213 globally 51
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 190 globally 54
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 198 globally 54
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 205 globally 57
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 112 globally 85
Off-Season Usability
Rank 113 globally 68
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 206 globally 74
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

80
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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

5 indicators

68
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 71 globally 52
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 102 globally 45
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 54 globally 50
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 50
Housing Support Score
Rank 70 globally 50
Social Mobility Score
Rank 76 globally 54
Social Cohesion
Rank 42 globally 74
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Gender Equality
Rank 55 globally 72
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 65 globally 70
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 33 globally 79
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 33 globally 80
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 37 globally 78

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

83
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 40 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 30 globally 81
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 35 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 27 globally 84
Pride Culture
Rank 37 globally 75
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Disability Support Score
Rank 52 globally 68
Public Accessibility
Rank 57 globally 64
Digital Accessibility
Rank 51 globally 74
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 57 globally 72

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

71
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 61 globally 53
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 31 globally 52
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 46 globally 75

Demography

10 indicators

74
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Median Age
Rank 144 globally 50
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 72 globally 50
Net Migration Rate
Rank 7 globally 83
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Density
Rank 211 globally 38
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 24 globally 70
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47