Country profile

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Taxes & Finance 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 58.63 points
Global rank Rank 124 globally
Continental rank Rank 30 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 Vincent and the Grenadines

Why is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Taxes & Finance 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 safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

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 Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines 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 healthcare and medical protection 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 Vincent and the Grenadines

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

47
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Homicide Rate
Rank 227 globally 25
Petty Crime Index
Rank 160 globally 44
Women's Safety
Rank 143 globally 52
Organized Crime
Rank 38 globally 67
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 98 globally 81
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

58
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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 197 globally 26
Earthquake Risk
Rank 118 globally 65
Drought Risk
Rank 63 globally 75
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 159 globally 43
Tsunami Risk
Rank 136 globally 52
Volcano Risk
Rank 207 globally 36

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 116 globally 51
VPN Access
Rank 87 globally 78
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 63 globally 68
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Rule of Law
Rank 84 globally 60
Property Rights Security
Rank 83 globally 63
Corruption Perception
Rank 64 globally 63
Police Effectiveness
Rank 95 globally 65
Expropriation Risk
Rank 78 globally 67
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

65
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Political Stability
Rank 78 globally 71
Economic Resilience
Rank 80 globally 64
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 116 globally 60
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 111 globally 60
Medicine Access
Rank 103 globally 66
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 102 globally 63
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 116 globally 65
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 117 globally 67
Doctor Density
Rank 152 globally 27
Hospital Beds
Rank 73 globally 50
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 82 globally 95
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 165 globally 38
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 93 globally 61

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 92 globally 90
Sanitation
Rank 78 globally 85
Waste Management
Rank 95 globally 45
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Life Expectancy
Rank 152 globally 61
Infectious Diseases
Rank 62 globally 84
Obesity Rate
Rank 186 globally 57
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 109 globally 48
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 133 globally 55
Vaccination Rate
Rank 1 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 109 globally 63
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 56 globally 84
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 119 globally 84
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
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 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 46 globally 82
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 174 globally 5
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 113 globally 64
Capital Market Depth
Rank 149 globally 57
Business Credit Access
Rank 121 globally 59
Investor Protection
Rank 80 globally 63
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 96 globally 61
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 107 globally 71
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 160 globally 43
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 171 globally 41

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 109 globally 42
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 193 globally 18
ATM Availability
Rank 128 globally 72
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

38
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 114 globally 43
Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 45
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

72
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 80 globally 70
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 169 globally 30
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 169 globally 46
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 110 globally 61
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 124 globally 85
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 167 globally 44
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 62 globally 70
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 213 globally 21
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 148 globally 24
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 211 globally 27
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 156 globally 49
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 89 globally 50
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

57
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 135 globally 39
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 131 globally 52
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 108 globally 50
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 124 globally 54
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 106 globally 59
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 104 globally 67
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 115 globally 58
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 107 globally 67
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 165 globally 43
Burger Menu Price
Rank 162 globally 60
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 166 globally 77
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 134 globally 87
Car Purchase Index
Rank 119 globally 7
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 151 globally 90
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 140 globally 88
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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 172 globally 48

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 159 globally 59
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 153 globally 66
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 151 globally 63
Local Services Cost
Rank 154 globally 58
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 184 globally 18
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 12 globally 82
Road Density
Rank 22 globally 76
Traffic Deaths
Rank 60 globally 85
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 141 globally 5

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 181 globally 12
CO2 Intensity
Rank 197 globally 19
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 155 globally 38
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 62 globally 74
Mobile Speed
Rank 155 globally 42
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 150 globally 45
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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 95 globally 61
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

74
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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 181 globally 54
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

70
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Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 84
Mountain Access
Rank 85 globally 48
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 74 globally 75
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 12 globally 98

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

52
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 155 globally 28
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 39 globally 77
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 143 globally 32
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 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 165 globally 27
Restaurant Density
Rank 160 globally 29
Street Food Scene
Rank 164 globally 28
Local Market Quality
Rank 195 globally 26
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 165 globally 24
Local Freshness
Rank 197 globally 27
Local Authenticity
Rank 167 globally 27

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 143 globally 87
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 114 globally 60
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 115 globally 18
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 122 globally 50
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 149 globally 48
Pet Food Prices
Rank 149 globally 48
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 91 globally 48
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 62 globally 78
E-Government
Rank 141 globally 62
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 93 globally 66
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 101 globally 64
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 142 globally 38
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 99 globally 65
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 100 globally 69
Border Openness
Rank 89 globally 75
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 134 globally 52
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 82 globally 45
Remote Work Legality
Rank 57 globally 69
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 91 globally 69
Remote Job Market
Rank 131 globally 56
Coworking Density
Rank 173 globally 27
Nomad Community
Rank 148 globally 30
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 125 globally 50
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 69
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 94 globally 69
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 89 globally 65
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 89 globally 65
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 104 globally 61
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 98 globally 69
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 98 globally 70
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 86 globally 72
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 93 globally 66
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 82 globally 79
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 25 globally 94
Integration Ease
Rank 49 globally 77
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 57 globally 73
Expat Community Size
Rank 117 globally 37
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 47 globally 76
International Schools
Rank 99 globally 46
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 50 globally 75
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 95 globally 55
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 86 globally 64
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 61
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 90 globally 64
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 124 globally 46
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 116 globally 56
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 101 globally 60
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 140 globally 56
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Hotel Quality
Rank 126 globally 53
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 106 globally 61
Accommodation Availability
Rank 145 globally 42
Booking & Transparency
Rank 106 globally 63

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 147 globally 40
Digital Travel Services
Rank 144 globally 50
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 144 globally 59
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 81 globally 72
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 141 globally 40
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 118 globally 61
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 49 globally 78
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 147 globally 43
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 43 globally 85
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 50 globally 79

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

73
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Hotel Cost
Rank 158 globally 71
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 156 globally 72
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 149 globally 74
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 150 globally 76
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 142 globally 65
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 133 globally 62
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

71
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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 73 globally 77

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

61
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 101 globally 43
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 147 globally 13
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 115 globally 38
Housing Support Score
Rank 126 globally 37
Social Mobility Score
Rank 122 globally 44
Social Cohesion
Rank 88 globally 61
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Gender Equality
Rank 95 globally 62
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 96 globally 61
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 93 globally 56
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 96 globally 54
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 102 globally 55

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

29
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 197 globally 9
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 122 globally 37
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 122 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 133 globally 33
Pride Culture
Rank 124 globally 28
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Disability Support Score
Rank 101 globally 51
Public Accessibility
Rank 96 globally 52
Digital Accessibility
Rank 109 globally 52
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 99 globally 58

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 69 globally 83
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 94 globally 69

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 121 globally 58
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 194 globally 20
Net Migration Rate
Rank 219 globally 23
Urbanization Rate
Rank 144 globally 46
Foreign Population Share
Rank 98 globally 48
Population Density
Rank 181 globally 46
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 73 globally 42