Country profile

Seychelles: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Seychelles is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Outdoor & Lifestyle stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 63.41 points
Global rank Rank 76 globally
Continental rank Rank 3 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 Seychelles

Why is Seychelles especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Seychelles?

Conflicts & Political Security, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and Outdoor & Lifestyle show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Arts & Entertainment.

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

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 Seychelles 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

Seychelles 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 residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Seychelles

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

73
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Homicide Rate
Rank 173 globally 78
Petty Crime Index
Rank 79 globally 64
Women's Safety
Rank 70 globally 68
Organized Crime
Rank 60 globally 63
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 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

77
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Flood Risk
Rank 1 globally 92
Storm Risk
Rank 161 globally 58
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 75 globally 72
Wildfire Risk
Rank 29 globally 86
Landslide Risk
Rank 92 globally 58
Tsunami Risk
Rank 155 globally 48
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

73
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State Surveillance
Rank 68 globally 74
Internet Censorship
Rank 65 globally 79
Internet Freedom
Rank 76 globally 72
Data Protection Laws
Rank 81 globally 62
VPN Access
Rank 71 globally 81
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 50 globally 70
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Rule of Law
Rank 71 globally 65
Property Rights Security
Rank 78 globally 65
Corruption Perception
Rank 41 globally 70
Police Effectiveness
Rank 57 globally 72
Expropriation Risk
Rank 67 globally 69
Extradition Risk
Rank 78 globally 48

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 45 globally 75
Economic Resilience
Rank 58 globally 67
Government Efficiency
Rank 75 globally 68
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 60 globally 66
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 97 globally 64
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 103 globally 69
Emergency Care
Rank 62 globally 69
Medicine Access
Rank 78 globally 71
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 73 globally 69
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 86 globally 69
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 130 globally 65
Doctor Density
Rank 3 globally 92
Hospital Beds
Rank 100 globally 43
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 60 globally 97
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 154 globally 42
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 31 globally 75

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 36 globally 92
Noise Pollution
Rank 20 globally 75
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 146 globally 70
Sanitation
Rank 38 globally 95
Waste Management
Rank 57 globally 68
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Life Expectancy
Rank 103 globally 75
Infectious Diseases
Rank 93 globally 79
Obesity Rate
Rank 182 globally 58
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 130 globally 42
Mental Health
Rank 56 globally 70
Suicide Rate
Rank 38 globally 79
Maternal Mortality
Rank 123 globally 60
Vaccination Rate
Rank 69 globally 94
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 187 globally 47
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 229 globally 3
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 82
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 122 globally 71
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 25 globally 87
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 86 globally 48
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 124 globally 61
Business Credit Access
Rank 94 globally 64
Investor Protection
Rank 74 globally 64
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 108 globally 59
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 141 globally 47
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 144 globally 48

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

62
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 66 globally 54
Banking Stability
Rank 141 globally 72
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 93 globally 82
Fintech Development
Rank 184 globally 28
ATM Availability
Rank 26 globally 92
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 13 globally 61
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

44
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 147 globally 24
Crypto Regulation
Rank 60 globally 61
Legal Status
Rank 84 globally 54
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 17
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 89 globally 13

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

53
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 120 globally 45
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 123 globally 61
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 161 globally 52
Days to Register a Company
Rank 195 globally 33

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 79 globally 70
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 41 globally 97
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 153 globally 49
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 70 globally 64
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 77 globally 71
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 135 globally 57
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 183 globally 47
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 55
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 82 globally 46
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 55 globally 88
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 154 globally 50
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 73 globally 58
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

53
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 192 globally 24
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 179 globally 42
Electricity Cost
Rank 122 globally 64
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 164 globally 36
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 168 globally 31
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 45
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 164 globally 43
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 150 globally 50
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 156 globally 47

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 197 globally 32
Burger Menu Price
Rank 191 globally 43
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 170 globally 48
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 163 globally 55
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 181 globally 40
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 184 globally 35
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

68
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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 169 globally 49
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 162 globally 75
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 79 globally 23
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 165 globally 86
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 159 globally 83
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 148 globally 71
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 157 globally 76
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 167 globally 49

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 184 globally 50
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 167 globally 60
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 147 globally 64
Local Services Cost
Rank 172 globally 50
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Logistics Performance
Rank 117 globally 27
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 114 globally 39
Port Connectivity
Rank 111 globally 20
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Road Quality
Rank 54 globally 65
Traffic Congestion
Rank 32 globally 72
Road Density
Rank 57 globally 70
Traffic Deaths
Rank 26 globally 90
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 75 globally 19

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

58
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Power Outages
Rank 127 globally 82
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 187 globally 15
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 181 globally 12
CO2 Intensity
Rank 185 globally 24
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 107 globally 52
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 55 globally 79
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

43
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Transit Coverage
Rank 112 globally 42
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 70 globally 70
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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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 192 globally 51
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

81
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Beach Quality
Rank 2 globally 97
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 33 globally 82
Forest Cover
Rank 12 globally 98

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

62
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 117 globally 39
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 5 globally 90
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 42
Recovery Time
Rank 58 globally 76

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 108 globally 40
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 80 globally 65
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 197 globally 54
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 116 globally 37
Restaurant Density
Rank 125 globally 42
Street Food Scene
Rank 121 globally 37
Local Market Quality
Rank 157 globally 35
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 123 globally 37
Local Freshness
Rank 159 globally 37
Local Authenticity
Rank 114 globally 37

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

54
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 154 globally 81
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 69 globally 42
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 78 globally 25
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 149 globally 48
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 58 globally 68
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 15 globally 87
E-Government
Rank 117 globally 69
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 77 globally 70
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 62
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 96 globally 50
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 90 globally 68
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 68 globally 76
Border Openness
Rank 84 globally 76
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 93 globally 64
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 12 globally 85
Remote Work Legality
Rank 36 globally 75
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 112 globally 61
Coworking Density
Rank 112 globally 41
Nomad Community
Rank 86 globally 46
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 92 globally 60
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 76
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 72 globally 75
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 89 globally 65
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 82 globally 68
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 60
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 113 globally 65
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 66 globally 78
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 38 globally 77
Residence Status Stability
Rank 50 globally 79
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 67 globally 74
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 85 globally 78
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 41 globally 73
Local Language Barrier
Rank 36 globally 74
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 69 globally 71
Expat Community Size
Rank 71 globally 47
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 58 globally 72
International Schools
Rank 90 globally 48
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 55 globally 74
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 70 globally 64
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 73 globally 68
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 66 globally 66
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 68
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 59 globally 59
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 87 globally 63
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 83 globally 65
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 63
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Hotel Quality
Rank 36 globally 82
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 80 globally 68
Accommodation Availability
Rank 42 globally 74
Booking & Transparency
Rank 84 globally 70

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 100 globally 52
Digital Travel Services
Rank 97 globally 64
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 113 globally 68
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 74 globally 74
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 87 globally 51
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 69 globally 71
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 5 globally 91
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 98 globally 54
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 2 globally 99
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 13 globally 88
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 5 globally 92

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

49
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Hotel Cost
Rank 214 globally 47
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 208 globally 53
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 205 globally 45
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 216 globally 46
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 207 globally 56
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 204 globally 77
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 224 globally 66
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 47 globally 73
Democracy Index
Rank 76 globally 72
Personal Freedom
Rank 97 globally 68
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 109 globally 63

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 138 globally 32
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 75 globally 49
Social Mobility Score
Rank 97 globally 50
Social Cohesion
Rank 69 globally 67
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Gender Equality
Rank 70 globally 68
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 69 globally 68
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 73 globally 63
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 72 globally 64
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 69 globally 66

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

51
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 89 globally 42
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 85 globally 49
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 71 globally 62
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 87 globally 48
Pride Culture
Rank 71 globally 52
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Disability Support Score
Rank 71 globally 61
Public Accessibility
Rank 89 globally 54
Digital Accessibility
Rank 100 globally 54
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 109 globally 56

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

68
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 70 globally 51
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 153 globally 48
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 50 globally 60
Urbanization Rate
Rank 126 globally 52
Foreign Population Share
Rank 66 globally 65
Population Density
Rank 160 globally 49
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 38 globally 63
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37