Country profile

Serbia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Serbia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Real Estate & Property stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Bitcoin & Crypto and Demography.

Overall rating 65.05 points
Global rank Rank 65 globally
Continental rank Rank 40 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 Serbia

Why is Serbia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Serbia?

Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Real Estate & Property show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Outdoor & Lifestyle, Bitcoin & Crypto and Demography.

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

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 Serbia 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

Serbia 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Serbia

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 69 globally 93
Petty Crime Index
Rank 91 globally 61
Women's Safety
Rank 84 globally 63
Organized Crime
Rank 163 globally 44
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 106 globally 79
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 170 globally 74
Political Violence
Rank 149 globally 73
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 181 globally 71
Terrorism Risk
Rank 164 globally 92

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

68
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Flood Risk
Rank 176 globally 37
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 129 globally 63
Drought Risk
Rank 75 globally 72
Wildfire Risk
Rank 120 globally 48
Landslide Risk
Rank 96 globally 57
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

66
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State Surveillance
Rank 119 globally 63
Internet Censorship
Rank 114 globally 69
Internet Freedom
Rank 105 globally 66
Data Protection Laws
Rank 78 globally 64
VPN Access
Rank 102 globally 75
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 129 globally 56
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Rule of Law
Rank 109 globally 53
Property Rights Security
Rank 105 globally 56
Corruption Perception
Rank 160 globally 33
Police Effectiveness
Rank 121 globally 57
Expropriation Risk
Rank 109 globally 58
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

59
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Political Stability
Rank 140 globally 56
Economic Resilience
Rank 132 globally 58
Government Efficiency
Rank 114 globally 57
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 51 globally 68
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

69
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 63 globally 69
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 118 globally 67
Emergency Care
Rank 67 globally 68
Medicine Access
Rank 93 globally 68
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 85 globally 67
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 73
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 149 globally 60
Doctor Density
Rank 58 globally 70
Hospital Beds
Rank 21 globally 71
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 82 globally 95
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 100 globally 58

Environmental Health

6 indicators

57
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 142 globally 61
Noise Pollution
Rank 138 globally 50
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 124 globally 78
Sanitation
Rank 184 globally 35
Waste Management
Rank 80 globally 54
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Life Expectancy
Rank 106 globally 74
Infectious Diseases
Rank 116 globally 74
Obesity Rate
Rank 98 globally 73
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 54 globally 66
Mental Health
Rank 102 globally 65
Suicide Rate
Rank 138 globally 53
Maternal Mortality
Rank 50 globally 85
Vaccination Rate
Rank 96 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 219 globally 33
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 184 globally 67
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 174 globally 72
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 197 globally 48
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 143 globally 68
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 164 globally 97
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 147 globally 59
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 45 globally 75
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 86 globally 67
Business Credit Access
Rank 102 globally 63
Investor Protection
Rank 104 globally 55
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 45 globally 70
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 84 globally 65
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 89 globally 63

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 74 globally 51
Banking Stability
Rank 170 globally 63
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 107 globally 81
Fintech Development
Rank 85 globally 76
ATM Availability
Rank 83 globally 80
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 109 globally 51
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 79 globally 72
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

44
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 72 globally 39
Crypto Regulation
Rank 78 globally 52
Legal Status
Rank 78 globally 55
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 80 globally 21
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 100 globally 70
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 60 globally 23

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

86
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 16 globally 84
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 90 globally 72
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 122 globally 52

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

72
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 79 globally 70
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 171 globally 72
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 118 globally 58
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 90 globally 61
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 122 globally 65
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 50 globally 73
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 157 globally 62
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 97 globally 46
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 90 globally 43
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 145 globally 67
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 31 globally 86
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 91 globally 68
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 89 globally 50
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

64
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 119 globally 42
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 116 globally 55
Electricity Cost
Rank 86 globally 79
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 159 globally 87
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 120 globally 92

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

57
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 87 globally 73
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 143 globally 47
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 141 globally 54
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 157 globally 46
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 126 globally 62
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 105 globally 67

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 110 globally 84
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

76
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Transit Cost
Rank 133 globally 87
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 124 globally 62
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 98 globally 13
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 20 globally 88
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 32 globally 95
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 17 globally 81

Personal Services

4 indicators

83
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Haircut Cost
Rank 108 globally 81
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 95 globally 85
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 83 globally 88
Local Services Cost
Rank 109 globally 78
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
49
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Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 16 globally 84
Airport Connectivity
Rank 61 globally 61
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
53
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 134 globally 46
Road Density
Rank 84 globally 63
Traffic Deaths
Rank 99 globally 78
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

75
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 114 globally 32
CO2 Intensity
Rank 127 globally 38
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 57 globally 73
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 49 globally 84
Mobile Speed
Rank 61 globally 73
5G Coverage
Rank 76 globally 25

Public Transport

4 indicators

55
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 32
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 78 globally 60
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 118 globally 58
Burnout Risk
Rank 87 globally 58
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

67
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 138 globally 57
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 91 globally 68
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 191 globally 56

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

41
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 138 globally 47
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 111 globally 43

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

65
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 48 globally 64
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 110 globally 61
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 44 globally 62
Recovery Time
Rank 69 globally 74

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 49 globally 57
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 74 globally 27
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 97 globally 58
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 14 globally 85
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 51 globally 51
Restaurant Density
Rank 57 globally 59
Street Food Scene
Rank 55 globally 52
Local Market Quality
Rank 43 globally 63
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 60 globally 53
Local Freshness
Rank 44 globally 70
Local Authenticity
Rank 51 globally 49

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

56
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 102 globally 94
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 34
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 55 globally 72
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 140 globally 12
Playground Density
Rank 61 globally 62

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 88 globally 62
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 78 globally 50
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 93 globally 58
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 93 globally 74
E-Government
Rank 79 globally 81
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 89 globally 67
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 72 globally 73
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 84 globally 53
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 67 globally 74
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 83 globally 72
Border Openness
Rank 103 globally 70
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 68 globally 70
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 92 globally 91
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 98 globally 43
Remote Work Legality
Rank 116 globally 55
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 91 globally 69
Remote Job Market
Rank 69 globally 71
Coworking Density
Rank 44 globally 67
Nomad Community
Rank 54 globally 58
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 87 globally 62
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 65
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 88 globally 70
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 103 globally 63
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 92 globally 64
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 78 globally 69
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 90 globally 72
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 88 globally 71
Residence Status Stability
Rank 100 globally 66
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 93 globally 66
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 99 globally 66
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 107 globally 53
Local Language Barrier
Rank 112 globally 58
Integration Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 92 globally 65
Expat Community Size
Rank 128 globally 35
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 91 globally 66
International Schools
Rank 106 globally 45
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 124 globally 54
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 124 globally 44
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 138 globally 44
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 129 globally 45
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 107 globally 58
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 38 globally 65
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 81 globally 65
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 86 globally 64
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 70
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 93 globally 61
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 69 globally 72
Accommodation Availability
Rank 66 globally 65
Booking & Transparency
Rank 72 globally 73

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

74
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 46 globally 70
Digital Travel Services
Rank 57 globally 77
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 77
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 81 globally 72
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 60 globally 58
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 62 globally 74
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 54 globally 67
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 198 globally 29
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 159 globally 51
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 123 globally 61

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 135 globally 77
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 113 globally 84
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 118 globally 85
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 33 globally 92
Off-Season Usability
Rank 62 globally 76
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 47 globally 77
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

61
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Press Freedom
Rank 131 globally 53
Democracy Index
Rank 98 globally 67
Personal Freedom
Rank 111 globally 66
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 139 globally 52

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

72
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 61 globally 56
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 35 globally 68
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 64 globally 51
Social Mobility Score
Rank 69 globally 55
Social Cohesion
Rank 97 globally 58
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Gender Equality
Rank 100 globally 61
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 102 globally 59
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 107 globally 52
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 111 globally 51
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 113 globally 52

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

49
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 79 globally 53
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 92 globally 47
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 50
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 86 globally 49
Pride Culture
Rank 83 globally 46
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Disability Support Score
Rank 78 globally 58
Public Accessibility
Rank 75 globally 58
Digital Accessibility
Rank 71 globally 65
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 74 globally 66

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 102 globally 78
Secularization Score
Rank 51 globally 55
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 81 globally 70

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 201 globally 30
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 213 globally 10
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 138 globally 49
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 29 globally 67
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 28 globally 65