Country profile

San Marino: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

San Marino 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 strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Privacy & Surveillance and Safety & Crime stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation.

Overall rating 72.42 points
Global rank Rank 30 globally
Continental rank Rank 25 in Europe

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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 San Marino

Why is San Marino 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 San Marino?

Conflicts & Political Security, Privacy & Surveillance and Safety & Crime show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation.

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

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 San Marino 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

San Marino 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; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for San Marino

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

87
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Homicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Petty Crime Index
Rank 2 globally 94
Women's Safety
Rank 6 globally 88
Organized Crime
Rank 22 globally 70
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 6 globally 96
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 2 globally 98
Political Violence
Rank 7 globally 93
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 4 globally 96
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

77
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Flood Risk
Rank 28 globally 82
Storm Risk
Rank 80 globally 82
Earthquake Risk
Rank 152 globally 54
Drought Risk
Rank 118 globally 64
Wildfire Risk
Rank 20 globally 89
Landslide Risk
Rank 64 globally 64
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

89
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State Surveillance
Rank 9 globally 89
Internet Censorship
Rank 13 globally 91
Internet Freedom
Rank 15 globally 86
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 10 globally 93
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 18 globally 77
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Rule of Law
Rank 16 globally 83
Property Rights Security
Rank 24 globally 80
Corruption Perception
Rank 26 globally 74
Police Effectiveness
Rank 17 globally 83
Expropriation Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

81
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Political Stability
Rank 7 globally 89
Economic Resilience
Rank 40 globally 72
Government Efficiency
Rank 21 globally 83
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 18 globally 78
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

81
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 14 globally 81
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 16 globally 85
Emergency Care
Rank 11 globally 83
Medicine Access
Rank 16 globally 83
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 17 globally 84
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 78
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 56 globally 84
Doctor Density
Rank 14 globally 83
Hospital Beds
Rank 46 globally 58
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 165 globally 38
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 59 globally 66

Environmental Health

6 indicators

84
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 59 globally 87
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 52 globally 92
Waste Management
Rank 56 globally 69
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Life Expectancy
Rank 1 globally 100
Infectious Diseases
Rank 2 globally 97
Obesity Rate
Rank 98 globally 73
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 1 globally 96
Mental Health
Rank 2 globally 82
Suicide Rate
Rank 84 globally 64
Maternal Mortality
Rank 40 globally 91
Vaccination Rate
Rank 142 globally 86
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 172 globally 51
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 140 globally 74
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

56
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 216 globally 46
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 217 globally 19
Social Security Burden
Rank 175 globally 55
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 6 globally 93
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 92 globally 38
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 43 globally 71
Capital Market Depth
Rank 81 globally 68
Business Credit Access
Rank 85 globally 67
Investor Protection
Rank 27 globally 77
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 64 globally 66
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 60 globally 76
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 94 globally 62
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 113 globally 56

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

61
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 48 globally 60
Banking Stability
Rank 200 globally 53
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 162 globally 38
ATM Availability
Rank 11 globally 97
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 21 globally 58
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

46
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 115 globally 29
Crypto Regulation
Rank 66 globally 58
Legal Status
Rank 66 globally 59
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 86 globally 20
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 85 globally 14

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

60
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 111 globally 50
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
63
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 49 globally 58
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 79 globally 76
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 24 globally 68
Days to Register a Company
Rank 138 globally 48

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

77
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 19 globally 87
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 167 globally 44
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 201 globally 59
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 37 globally 71
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 105 globally 88
Central Bank Independence
Rank 19 globally 85
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 163 globally 49
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 3 globally 98
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 33 globally 80
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 41 globally 72
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 75 globally 84
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 25 globally 90
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 32 globally 80
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

43
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 176 globally 29
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 219 globally 29
Electricity Cost
Rank 142 globally 59
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 205 globally 51
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 196 globally 76

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

51
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 88 globally 55
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 157 globally 40
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 123 globally 51
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 164 globally 43
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 139 globally 54
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

61
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 180 globally 37
Burger Menu Price
Rank 180 globally 50
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 134 globally 70
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 139 globally 67
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

62
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Transit Cost
Rank 197 globally 54
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 197 globally 38
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 169 globally 79
Car Purchase Index
Rank 32 globally 61
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 181 globally 73
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 70 globally 73
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 133 globally 75
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 125 globally 85
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 161 globally 50

Personal Services

4 indicators

52
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Haircut Cost
Rank 188 globally 48
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 184 globally 55
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 154 globally 62
Local Services Cost
Rank 186 globally 44
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31
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Logistics Performance
Rank 33 globally 66
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 13 globally 91
Traffic Congestion
Rank 32 globally 72
Road Density
Rank 8 globally 84
Traffic Deaths
Rank 2 globally 98
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 25 globally 68

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 101 globally 40
CO2 Intensity
Rank 25 globally 80
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 24 globally 87
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 40 globally 89
Mobile Speed
Rank 27 globally 81
5G Coverage
Rank 27 globally 65

Public Transport

4 indicators

57
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Transit Coverage
Rank 112 globally 42
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 37 globally 45
Walkability Score
Rank 42 globally 65
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

72
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 27 globally 76
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 18 globally 72
Burnout Risk
Rank 11 globally 78
Public Holidays
Rank 14 globally 68

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

70
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 67 globally 84
Rainy Days
Rank 98 globally 67
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

20
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 139 globally 32
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 193 globally 17
Biodiversity Index
Rank 220 globally 32
Forest Cover
Rank 153 globally 22

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

66
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 45 globally 67
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 153 globally 50
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 42 globally 66
Recovery Time
Rank 16 globally 90

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

56
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 1 globally 100
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 155 globally 57
45
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 113 globally 38
Restaurant Density
Rank 114 globally 44
Street Food Scene
Rank 128 globally 35
Local Market Quality
Rank 89 globally 53
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 94 globally 43
Local Freshness
Rank 68 globally 63
Local Authenticity
Rank 114 globally 37

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

73
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 188 globally 68
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 16 globally 72
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 8 globally 90
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 14 globally 55
Playground Density
Rank 23 globally 82

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

66
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 16 globally 88
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 207 globally 25
Pet Food Prices
Rank 218 globally 28
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 21 globally 78
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 3 globally 68
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 12 globally 82
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82
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 21 globally 86
E-Government
Rank 32 globally 88
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 28 globally 83
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 18 globally 90
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 40 globally 72
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 14 globally 96
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 20 globally 83
Border Openness
Rank 13 globally 97
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 43 globally 79
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 178 globally 74
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 52 globally 70
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 38 globally 85
Remote Job Market
Rank 50 globally 76
Coworking Density
Rank 99 globally 44
Nomad Community
Rank 107 globally 41
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 44 globally 78
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 20 globally 91
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 88
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 47 globally 76
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 18 globally 91
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 18 globally 90
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 80 globally 75
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 16 globally 94
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 73 globally 73
Residence Status Stability
Rank 13 globally 93
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 18 globally 92
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 77 globally 85
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

66
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 83 globally 63
Local Language Barrier
Rank 85 globally 64
Integration Ease
Rank 55 globally 75
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 31 globally 82
Expat Community Size
Rank 64 globally 50
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 35 globally 80
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 38 globally 80
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 25 globally 85
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 17 globally 88
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 86
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 35 globally 80
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 36 globally 66
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 33 globally 79
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 30 globally 80
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 53 globally 75
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Hotel Quality
Rank 61 globally 74
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 33 globally 86
Accommodation Availability
Rank 100 globally 56
Booking & Transparency
Rank 31 globally 87

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

76
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 69 globally 59
Digital Travel Services
Rank 38 globally 85
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 77
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 36 globally 84
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 66 globally 56
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 49 globally 77
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 197 globally 43
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 67 globally 62
42
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 191 globally 34
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 159 globally 51
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 192 globally 42

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

65
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Hotel Cost
Rank 180 globally 63
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 186 globally 62
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 178 globally 63
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 176 globally 66
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 33 globally 92
Off-Season Usability
Rank 70 globally 74
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 47 globally 77
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 131 globally 82
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

81
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Press Freedom
Rank 22 globally 78
Democracy Index
Rank 69 globally 75
Personal Freedom
Rank 26 globally 84
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 25 globally 87

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

75
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 30 globally 70
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 43 globally 65
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 92
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 1 globally 100
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 80
Housing Support Score
Rank 23 globally 73
Social Mobility Score
Rank 11 globally 78
Social Cohesion
Rank 16 globally 84
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Gender Equality
Rank 15 globally 82
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 18 globally 85
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 25 globally 85
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 25 globally 85
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 21 globally 87

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

80
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 59 globally 76
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 30 globally 81
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 23 globally 85
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 51 globally 77
Pride Culture
Rank 29 globally 78
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Disability Support Score
Rank 27 globally 82
Public Accessibility
Rank 28 globally 79
Digital Accessibility
Rank 18 globally 85
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 21 globally 86

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

72
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 31 globally 63
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

54
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Median Age
Rank 209 globally 28
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 186 globally 22
Net Migration Rate
Rank 31 globally 67
Urbanization Rate
Rank 16 globally 96
Foreign Population Share
Rank 51 globally 73
Population Density
Rank 209 globally 39
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53