Country profile

Senegal: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Senegal is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Environmental Health.

Overall rating 52.59 points
Global rank Rank 167 globally
Continental rank Rank 17 in Africa

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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 Senegal

Why is Senegal especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Senegal?

Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Environmental Health.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Senegal?

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 Senegal 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

Senegal 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Senegal

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

70
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Homicide Rate
Rank 12 globally 98
Petty Crime Index
Rank 127 globally 52
Women's Safety
Rank 131 globally 55
Organized Crime
Rank 116 globally 51
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 144 globally 71
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 114 globally 86
Terrorism Risk
Rank 172 globally 89

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

63
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Flood Risk
Rank 145 globally 42
Storm Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
Earthquake Risk
Rank 40 globally 88
Drought Risk
Rank 179 globally 46
Wildfire Risk
Rank 229 globally 11
Landslide Risk
Rank 26 globally 81
Tsunami Risk
Rank 133 globally 53
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

53
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State Surveillance
Rank 140 globally 56
Internet Censorship
Rank 152 globally 55
Internet Freedom
Rank 139 globally 56
Data Protection Laws
Rank 163 globally 34
VPN Access
Rank 151 globally 60
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 122 globally 57
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Rule of Law
Rank 128 globally 49
Property Rights Security
Rank 122 globally 51
Corruption Perception
Rank 107 globally 48
Police Effectiveness
Rank 116 globally 58
Expropriation Risk
Rank 116 globally 56
Extradition Risk
Rank 17 globally 55

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 128 globally 58
Economic Resilience
Rank 93 globally 62
Government Efficiency
Rank 144 globally 51
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 171 globally 46
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

44
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 173 globally 45
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 182 globally 49
Emergency Care
Rank 173 globally 42
Medicine Access
Rank 176 globally 49
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 167 globally 46
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 157 globally 55
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 178 globally 45
Doctor Density
Rank 215 globally 4
Hospital Beds
Rank 201 globally 14
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 181 globally 69
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 54 globally 74
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 210 globally 18

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 176 globally 40
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 208 globally 36
Sanitation
Rank 178 globally 37
Waste Management
Rank 217 globally 5
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Life Expectancy
Rank 171 globally 54
Infectious Diseases
Rank 181 globally 49
Obesity Rate
Rank 31 globally 86
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 179 globally 24
Mental Health
Rank 169 globally 55
Suicide Rate
Rank 170 globally 46
Maternal Mortality
Rank 196 globally 28
Vaccination Rate
Rank 123 globally 88
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 9 globally 92
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 96 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

69
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 70 globally 89
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 150 globally 65
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 215 globally 26
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 105 globally 28
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 172 globally 57
Capital Market Depth
Rank 188 globally 49
Business Credit Access
Rank 153 globally 52
Investor Protection
Rank 119 globally 51
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 121 globally 54
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 141 globally 68
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 128 globally 50
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 123 globally 54

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

60
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 143 globally 35
Banking Stability
Rank 193 globally 59
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 143 globally 77
Fintech Development
Rank 98 globally 68
ATM Availability
Rank 197 globally 31
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 129 globally 48
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

30
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 112 globally 30
Crypto Regulation
Rank 146 globally 34
Legal Status
Rank 155 globally 35
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 139 globally 55
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

67
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 107 globally 55
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 186 globally 36
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 149 globally 54
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

63
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 187 globally 33
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 179 globally 39
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 21 globally 90
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 145 globally 53
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 79 globally 93
Central Bank Independence
Rank 108 globally 67
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 90 globally 65
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 220 globally 15
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 177 globally 16
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 178 globally 15
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 29 globally 92
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 223 globally 21
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 184 globally 34
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 177 globally 17
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

73
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 65 globally 57
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 116 globally 67
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

81
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 53 globally 72
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 63 globally 81
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 51 globally 83
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 57 globally 88
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 43 globally 87

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 56 globally 96
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 60 globally 95

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

78
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 47 globally 97
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 57 globally 73

Personal Services

4 indicators

92
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Haircut Cost
Rank 58 globally 89
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 43 globally 96
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 39 globally 93
Local Services Cost
Rank 63 globally 89
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26
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 114 globally 39
Port Connectivity
Rank 74 globally 28
38
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 115 globally 50
Road Density
Rank 192 globally 45
Traffic Deaths
Rank 194 globally 37
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

45
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Power Outages
Rank 183 globally 41
Electrification Rate
Rank 186 globally 55
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 131 globally 25
CO2 Intensity
Rank 121 globally 39
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 165 globally 10
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

36
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

56
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 164 globally 50
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

76
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 148 globally 54
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 38 globally 82
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 195 globally 72
Seasonal Variation
Rank 109 globally 79

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

58
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Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 66
Mountain Access
Rank 190 globally 12
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 52 globally 92
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 79 globally 55

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

47
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 163 globally 24
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 99 globally 63
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 129 globally 35
Recovery Time
Rank 105 globally 69

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

41
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 47 globally 38
Music & Nightlife
Rank 75 globally 48
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 134 globally 48
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 22 globally 80
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 59 globally 49
Restaurant Density
Rank 85 globally 51
Street Food Scene
Rank 46 globally 54
Local Market Quality
Rank 82 globally 54
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 114 globally 39
Local Freshness
Rank 94 globally 56
Local Authenticity
Rank 44 globally 51

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

39
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 50
Child Safety Score
Rank 169 globally 45
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 172 globally 28

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

43
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 163 globally 35
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 146 globally 62
E-Government
Rank 177 globally 46
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 164 globally 49
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 175 globally 43
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 148 globally 36
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 173 globally 44
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 169 globally 48
Border Openness
Rank 150 globally 49
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 161 globally 41
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 169 globally 31
Remote Work Legality
Rank 127 globally 53
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 181 globally 48
Remote Job Market
Rank 157 globally 48
Coworking Density
Rank 115 globally 40
Nomad Community
Rank 128 globally 36
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 172 globally 33
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 147 globally 53
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 53
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 162 globally 50
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 145 globally 51
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 174 globally 41
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 58
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 147 globally 53
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 140 globally 54
Residence Status Stability
Rank 135 globally 57
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 146 globally 51
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 176 globally 20
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

42
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 189 globally 27
Local Language Barrier
Rank 181 globally 37
Integration Ease
Rank 162 globally 56
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 149 globally 54
Expat Community Size
Rank 133 globally 33
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 156 globally 52
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 183 globally 38
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 157 globally 31
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 184 globally 32
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 31
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 45
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 147 globally 42
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 158 globally 46
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 176 globally 39
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 53
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Hotel Quality
Rank 164 globally 41
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 160 globally 44
Accommodation Availability
Rank 132 globally 45
Booking & Transparency
Rank 163 globally 46

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

48
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 147 globally 40
Digital Travel Services
Rank 161 globally 46
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 152 globally 57
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 175 globally 48
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 117 globally 44
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 164 globally 47
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 105 globally 52
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 139 globally 57
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 96 globally 67

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 67 globally 92
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 62 globally 91
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 152 globally 64
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 165 globally 56
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 112 globally 58
Democracy Index
Rank 131 globally 57
Personal Freedom
Rank 131 globally 62
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 115 globally 61

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 214 globally 55
PISA Score
Rank 207 globally 2
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 192 globally 12
Education Expenditure
Rank 73 globally 83
School Life Expectancy
Rank 201 globally 50
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 157 globally 20
Housing Support Score
Rank 173 globally 21
Social Mobility Score
Rank 188 globally 23
Social Cohesion
Rank 148 globally 48
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Gender Equality
Rank 133 globally 54
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 124 globally 53
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 145 globally 40
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 165 globally 32
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 158 globally 36

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

22
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 153 globally 27
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 169 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 150 globally 26
Pride Culture
Rank 156 globally 21
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Disability Support Score
Rank 171 globally 31
Public Accessibility
Rank 162 globally 38
Digital Accessibility
Rank 169 globally 33
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 179 globally 36

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

30
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 183 globally 42
Secularization Score
Rank 187 globally 21
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 197 globally 18
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 186 globally 29

Demography

10 indicators

55
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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 13 globally 76
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 158 globally 40
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 188 globally 12