Country profile

Sierra Leone: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Sierra Leone 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 challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Conflicts & Political Security stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 44.78 points
Global rank Rank 204 globally
Continental rank Rank 40 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 Sierra Leone

Why is Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?

Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Conflicts & Political Security show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Sierra Leone 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

Sierra Leone 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 healthcare and medical protection still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Sierra Leone

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

62
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Homicide Rate
Rank 95 globally 90
Petty Crime Index
Rank 176 globally 41
Women's Safety
Rank 180 globally 43
Organized Crime
Rank 157 globally 45
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 164 globally 64
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 128 globally 78
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 114 globally 86
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

65
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Flood Risk
Rank 145 globally 42
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 40 globally 88
Drought Risk
Rank 9 globally 89
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 201 globally 30
Tsunami Risk
Rank 97 globally 70
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

51
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State Surveillance
Rank 150 globally 53
Internet Censorship
Rank 150 globally 56
Internet Freedom
Rank 150 globally 54
Data Protection Laws
Rank 190 globally 28
VPN Access
Rank 149 globally 61
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 157 globally 52
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Rule of Law
Rank 177 globally 38
Property Rights Security
Rank 178 globally 38
Corruption Perception
Rank 154 globally 34
Police Effectiveness
Rank 198 globally 32
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 20 globally 54

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

46
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Political Stability
Rank 132 globally 57
Economic Resilience
Rank 189 globally 48
Government Efficiency
Rank 182 globally 42
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 191 globally 32
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

32
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 209 globally 31
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 208 globally 35
Emergency Care
Rank 207 globally 30
Medicine Access
Rank 200 globally 37
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 203 globally 33
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 201 globally 39
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 203 globally 32
Doctor Density
Rank 211 globally 5
Hospital Beds
Rank 217 globally 8
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 206 globally 46
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 206 globally 15
Noise Pollution
Rank 157 globally 45
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 226 globally 19
Sanitation
Rank 210 globally 21
Waste Management
Rank 222 globally 4
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Life Expectancy
Rank 217 globally 34
Infectious Diseases
Rank 218 globally 29
Obesity Rate
Rank 17 globally 90
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 218 globally 10
Mental Health
Rank 200 globally 48
Suicide Rate
Rank 148 globally 51
Maternal Mortality
Rank 210 globally 20
Vaccination Rate
Rank 123 globally 88
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 21 globally 85
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 65 globally 83
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

74
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 27 globally 94
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
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 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 199 globally 39
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 152 globally 12
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 214 globally 43
Capital Market Depth
Rank 215 globally 37
Business Credit Access
Rank 204 globally 37
Investor Protection
Rank 173 globally 38
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 175 globally 39
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 218 globally 37
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 191 globally 37
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 190 globally 36

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

47
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 201 globally 52
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 199 globally 67
Fintech Development
Rank 176 globally 33
ATM Availability
Rank 227 globally 8
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

22
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 180 globally 18
Crypto Regulation
Rank 177 globally 27
Legal Status
Rank 181 globally 27
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 6
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 166 globally 48
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

56
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
39
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 172 globally 45
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 215 globally 38
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

41
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 200 globally 26
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 217 globally 16
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 173 globally 42
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 53 globally 87
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 194 globally 46
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 175 globally 67
Central Bank Independence
Rank 209 globally 40
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 189 globally 32
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 208 globally 27
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 220 globally 5
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 215 globally 6
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 50 globally 89
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 155 globally 69
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 224 globally 12
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 224 globally 5
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

76
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 27 globally 68
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 16 globally 81
Electricity Cost
Rank 151 globally 57
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

85
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 36 globally 79
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 52 globally 84
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 41 globally 86
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 44 globally 84
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 36 globally 81
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 47 globally 90
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 62 globally 80

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

87
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 51 globally 97
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

80
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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 4 globally 99
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Internet Cost
Rank 173 globally 46
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 104 globally 81
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 118 globally 86
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 113 globally 63

Personal Services

4 indicators

94
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Haircut Cost
Rank 33 globally 91
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 17 globally 99
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 27 globally 94
Local Services Cost
Rank 27 globally 93
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8
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Logistics Performance
Rank 210 globally 5
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 202 globally 12
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 213 globally 18
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 155 globally 51
Traffic Deaths
Rank 214 globally 26
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

38
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Power Outages
Rank 214 globally 11
Electrification Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 156 globally 25
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 26 globally 80
CO2 Intensity
Rank 95 globally 47
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

24
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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 211 globally 38
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 205 globally 35
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

45
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 70 globally 70
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 214 globally 38
Burnout Risk
Rank 204 globally 32
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 58 globally 70
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 213 globally 41
Rainy Days
Rank 212 globally 46
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

50
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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 140 globally 30
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 152 globally 42
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 98 globally 46

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

32
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 213 globally 11
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 170 globally 46
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 204 globally 18
Recovery Time
Rank 194 globally 55

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

23
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 174 globally 28
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 168 globally 35
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 193 globally 21
Restaurant Density
Rank 193 globally 22
Street Food Scene
Rank 186 globally 23
Local Market Quality
Rank 173 globally 30
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 203 globally 15
Local Freshness
Rank 167 globally 35
Local Authenticity
Rank 209 globally 20

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

30
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 13 globally 99
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 210 globally 21
Child Safety Score
Rank 209 globally 28
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
Playground Density
Rank 206 globally 18

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

36
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 216 globally 10
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 26 globally 70
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 204 globally 15
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 190 globally 38
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 204 globally 22
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 188 globally 43
E-Government
Rank 212 globally 32
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 194 globally 39
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 206 globally 32
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 210 globally 16
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 212 globally 30
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 204 globally 19
Border Openness
Rank 196 globally 6
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 214 globally 11
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 199 globally 20
Remote Work Legality
Rank 212 globally 31
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 193 globally 44
Remote Job Market
Rank 190 globally 40
Coworking Density
Rank 198 globally 20
Nomad Community
Rank 197 globally 16
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 197 globally 24
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 198 globally 32
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 199 globally 36
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 199 globally 41
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 198 globally 35
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 203 globally 30
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 185 globally 46
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 194 globally 33
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 169 globally 44
Residence Status Stability
Rank 178 globally 44
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 192 globally 36
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 170 globally 23
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

54
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 48 globally 70
Local Language Barrier
Rank 85 globally 64
Integration Ease
Rank 162 globally 56
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 149 globally 54
Expat Community Size
Rank 190 globally 24
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 133 globally 59
International Schools
Rank 181 globally 33
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 173 globally 40
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 174 globally 28
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 180 globally 33
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 30
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 35
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 197 globally 29
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 199 globally 32
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 199 globally 28
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 40
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Hotel Quality
Rank 220 globally 22
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 201 globally 31
Accommodation Availability
Rank 216 globally 24
Booking & Transparency
Rank 203 globally 33

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

33
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 219 globally 17
Digital Travel Services
Rank 207 globally 33
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 205 globally 39
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 189 globally 42
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 209 globally 25
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 199 globally 36
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 172 globally 51
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 197 globally 31
49
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 155 globally 51
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 176 globally 44
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 158 globally 52

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
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Hotel Cost
Rank 17 globally 96
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 23 globally 96
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 208 globally 53
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 209 globally 46
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 81 globally 85
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

53
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Press Freedom
Rank 121 globally 55
Democracy Index
Rank 144 globally 50
Personal Freedom
Rank 154 globally 56
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 142 globally 50

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

33
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 218 globally 48
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 206 globally 8
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
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 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Social Mobility Score
Rank 210 globally 15
Social Cohesion
Rank 175 globally 41
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Gender Equality
Rank 162 globally 47
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 161 globally 44
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 165 globally 34
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 170 globally 30
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

19
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 173 globally 23
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 182 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 168 globally 22
Pride Culture
Rank 168 globally 18
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Disability Support Score
Rank 200 globally 21
Public Accessibility
Rank 189 globally 28
Digital Accessibility
Rank 202 globally 23
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 206 globally 27

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

43
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 177 globally 49
Secularization Score
Rank 184 globally 25
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 45 globally 50
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 181 globally 43

Demography

10 indicators

53
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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 36 globally 68
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 169 globally 34
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 126 globally 57
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14