Country profile

Samoa: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Samoa is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs, while Conflicts & Political Security, Vacation Costs 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, Internet & Connectivity and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 56.78 points
Global rank Rank 144 globally
Continental rank Rank 11 in Oceania

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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 Samoa

Why is Samoa especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs.

Which topics stand out positively for Samoa?

Conflicts & Political Security, Vacation Costs 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, Internet & Connectivity and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Samoa 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

Samoa 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses 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 Samoa

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

75
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Homicide Rate
Rank 159 globally 81
Petty Crime Index
Rank 70 globally 67
Women's Safety
Rank 80 globally 65
Organized Crime
Rank 18 globally 71
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 42 globally 89
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 38 globally 87
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

67
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Flood Risk
Rank 16 globally 88
Storm Risk
Rank 183 globally 46
Earthquake Risk
Rank 123 globally 64
Drought Risk
Rank 53 globally 78
Wildfire Risk
Rank 21 globally 88
Landslide Risk
Rank 72 globally 62
Tsunami Risk
Rank 215 globally 18
Volcano Risk
Rank 168 globally 74

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

68
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State Surveillance
Rank 90 globally 69
Internet Censorship
Rank 90 globally 74
Internet Freedom
Rank 90 globally 69
Data Protection Laws
Rank 118 globally 50
VPN Access
Rank 102 globally 75
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 63 globally 68
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Rule of Law
Rank 89 globally 58
Property Rights Security
Rank 105 globally 56
Corruption Perception
Rank 72 globally 61
Police Effectiveness
Rank 67 globally 70
Expropriation Risk
Rank 99 globally 60
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

59
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 117 globally 60
Government Efficiency
Rank 96 globally 61
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 201 globally 30
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

58
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 141 globally 54
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 150 globally 51
Medicine Access
Rank 125 globally 63
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 118 globally 59
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 157 globally 55
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 83
Doctor Density
Rank 166 globally 20
Hospital Beds
Rank 155 globally 28
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 159 globally 79
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 75 globally 83
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 161 globally 15
Tap Water Safety
Rank 151 globally 68
Sanitation
Rank 148 globally 52
Waste Management
Rank 180 globally 15
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Life Expectancy
Rank 148 globally 62
Infectious Diseases
Rank 82 globally 81
Obesity Rate
Rank 223 globally 20
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 127 globally 43
Mental Health
Rank 91 globally 66
Suicide Rate
Rank 195 globally 40
Maternal Mortality
Rank 161 globally 44
Vaccination Rate
Rank 173 globally 81
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 89 globally 69
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 207 globally 61
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 55 globally 91
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 93 globally 62
Social Security Burden
Rank 39 globally 88
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 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 141 globally 60
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 152 globally 12
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 28 globally 74
Capital Market Depth
Rank 109 globally 63
Business Credit Access
Rank 145 globally 55
Investor Protection
Rank 107 globally 54
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 157 globally 43
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 19 globally 82
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 160 globally 43
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 185 globally 38

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

53
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 159 globally 28
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 129 globally 79
Fintech Development
Rank 206 globally 10
ATM Availability
Rank 74 globally 81
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 94 globally 53
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

22
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 194 globally 15
Crypto Regulation
Rank 159 globally 29
Legal Status
Rank 176 globally 29
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 177 globally 8
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 46
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 175 globally 6

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

54
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 160 globally 33
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 112 globally 63
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 12 globally 74
Days to Register a Company
Rank 91 globally 58

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

73
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 164 globally 44
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 84 globally 91
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 110 globally 60
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 53 globally 87
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 70 globally 64
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 1 globally 100
Central Bank Independence
Rank 114 globally 66
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 22 globally 86
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 43 globally 88
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 162 globally 21
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 193 globally 10
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 78
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 201 globally 26
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 133 globally 31
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

61
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 106 globally 46
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 107 globally 58
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

64
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 113 globally 58
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 92 globally 65
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 72
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 91 globally 72
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 86 globally 72

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

76
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 123 globally 64
Burger Menu Price
Rank 121 globally 80
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 117 globally 75
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 101 globally 82
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 133 globally 65
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 119 globally 82

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 100 globally 92
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 154 globally 53
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 101 globally 93
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 185 globally 53
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 180 globally 46

Personal Services

4 indicators

73
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Haircut Cost
Rank 126 globally 73
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 119 globally 76
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 125 globally 74
Local Services Cost
Rank 125 globally 69
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11
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
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 109 globally 47
Traffic Congestion
Rank 12 globally 82
Road Density
Rank 98 globally 60
Traffic Deaths
Rank 60 globally 85
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

66
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Power Outages
Rank 127 globally 82
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 76 globally 50
CO2 Intensity
Rank 129 globally 37
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 191 globally 2
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

30
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Transit Coverage
Rank 196 globally 20
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

50
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 130 globally 56
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

72
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 200 globally 50
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

55
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 122 globally 38
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 179 globally 26
Biodiversity Index
Rank 109 globally 63
Forest Cover
Rank 35 globally 77

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

42
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 163 globally 24
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 126 globally 57
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 159 globally 27
Recovery Time
Rank 144 globally 63

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

29
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 174 globally 28
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 155 globally 57
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 182 globally 23
Restaurant Density
Rank 181 globally 25
Street Food Scene
Rank 186 globally 23
Local Market Quality
Rank 205 globally 23
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 174 globally 21
Local Freshness
Rank 202 globally 25
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

46
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

42
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 211 globally 20
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 133 globally 52
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 99 globally 73
E-Government
Rank 155 globally 57
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 111 globally 62
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 117 globally 60
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 150 globally 35
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 127 globally 57
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 124 globally 55
Visa Application Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Border Openness
Rank 124 globally 62
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 150 globally 46
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 20 globally 95
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 124 globally 39
Remote Work Legality
Rank 160 globally 46
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 106 globally 67
Remote Job Market
Rank 157 globally 48
Coworking Density
Rank 187 globally 23
Nomad Community
Rank 168 globally 24
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 160 globally 36
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 114 globally 61
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 102 globally 66
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 111 globally 61
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 63
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 121 globally 57
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 141 globally 57
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 107 globally 67
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 102 globally 68
Residence Status Stability
Rank 92 globally 70
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 107 globally 62
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 104 globally 63
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

62
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 36 globally 77
Local Language Barrier
Rank 45 globally 71
Integration Ease
Rank 98 globally 67
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 104 globally 63
Expat Community Size
Rank 138 globally 32
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 81 globally 67
International Schools
Rank 149 globally 39
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 108 globally 60
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 112 globally 48
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 110 globally 56
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 54
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 117 globally 56
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 185 globally 34
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 141 globally 51
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 127 globally 53
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 162 globally 50
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Hotel Quality
Rank 164 globally 41
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 152 globally 47
Accommodation Availability
Rank 162 globally 37
Booking & Transparency
Rank 145 globally 52

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

48
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 170 globally 34
Digital Travel Services
Rank 180 globally 40
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 160 globally 55
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 119 globally 63
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 163 globally 35
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 148 globally 52
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 166 globally 39
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 70 globally 77
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 112 globally 64
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 133 globally 58

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

81
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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 124 globally 79
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 109 globally 85
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 118 globally 85
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 165 globally 61
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 165 globally 56
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 166 globally 78
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

65
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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 119 globally 61
Personal Freedom
Rank 131 globally 62
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 92 globally 72

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 164 globally 20
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 158 globally 25
Education Expenditure
Rank 73 globally 83
School Life Expectancy
Rank 137 globally 68
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 159 globally 20
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 5
Housing Support Score
Rank 168 globally 23
Social Mobility Score
Rank 162 globally 34
Social Cohesion
Rank 104 globally 56
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Gender Equality
Rank 89 globally 63
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 118 globally 50
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 127 globally 45
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 119 globally 50

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

31
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 139 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 129 globally 35
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 136 globally 35
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 133 globally 33
Pride Culture
Rank 124 globally 28
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Disability Support Score
Rank 138 globally 42
Public Accessibility
Rank 115 globally 48
Digital Accessibility
Rank 122 globally 48
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 109 globally 56

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

54
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 135 globally 71
Secularization Score
Rank 158 globally 35
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 185 globally 22
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 140 globally 62

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 55 globally 80
Fertility Rate
Rank 119 globally 69
Population Growth
Rank 139 globally 34
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 221 globally 4
Foreign Population Share
Rank 119 globally 40
Population Density
Rank 93 globally 61
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 209 globally 33
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 201 globally 85
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14