Country profile

Sint Maarten: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Sint Maarten is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Society & Freedom and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 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 Outdoor & Lifestyle.

Overall rating 61.70 points
Global rank Rank 93 globally
Continental rank Rank 20 in North America

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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 Sint Maarten

Why is Sint Maarten especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for Sint Maarten?

Conflicts & Political Security, Society & Freedom and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 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 Outdoor & Lifestyle.

How important is relocation, residence and settling in for Sint Maarten?

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 Sint Maarten 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

Sint Maarten 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 residence, visas and settling abroad as well as safety, stability and risk exposure 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 Sint Maarten

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

59
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Homicide Rate
Rank 200 globally 68
Petty Crime Index
Rank 142 globally 49
Women's Safety
Rank 126 globally 56
Organized Crime
Rank 81 globally 58
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 111 globally 78
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 89 globally 52
Storm Risk
Rank 226 globally 11
Earthquake Risk
Rank 167 globally 46
Drought Risk
Rank 181 globally 45
Wildfire Risk
Rank 10 globally 92
Landslide Risk
Rank 43 globally 72
Tsunami Risk
Rank 161 globally 47
Volcano Risk
Rank 154 globally 86

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

80
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State Surveillance
Rank 45 globally 79
Internet Censorship
Rank 51 globally 83
Internet Freedom
Rank 47 globally 78
Data Protection Laws
Rank 50 globally 81
VPN Access
Rank 49 globally 86
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 39 globally 72
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Rule of Law
Rank 43 globally 74
Property Rights Security
Rank 48 globally 72
Corruption Perception
Rank 18 globally 77
Police Effectiveness
Rank 40 globally 75
Expropriation Risk
Rank 44 globally 74
Extradition Risk
Rank 20 globally 54

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

67
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Political Stability
Rank 93 globally 68
Economic Resilience
Rank 85 globally 63
Government Efficiency
Rank 50 globally 75
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 78 globally 63
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 63 globally 77
Emergency Care
Rank 81 globally 66
Medicine Access
Rank 62 globally 73
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 63 globally 71
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 68
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 48 globally 85
Doctor Density
Rank 124 globally 45
Hospital Beds
Rank 93 globally 44
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 189 globally 32
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 85 globally 62

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 51 globally 89
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 66 globally 88
Waste Management
Rank 200 globally 10
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 76 globally 82
Obesity Rate
Rank 133 globally 68
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 89 globally 53
Mental Health
Rank 65 globally 69
Suicide Rate
Rank 84 globally 64
Maternal Mortality
Rank 80 globally 75
Vaccination Rate
Rank 152 globally 85
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 139 globally 59
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 72 globally 82
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

62
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 206 globally 53
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 214 globally 20
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 32 globally 84
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 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 44 globally 73
Business Credit Access
Rank 40 globally 75
Investor Protection
Rank 30 globally 75
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 52 globally 69
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 78 globally 74
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 60 globally 70
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 53 globally 73

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 78 globally 50
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 62 globally 85
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 83 globally 80
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 109 globally 51
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

41
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 81 globally 50
Legal Status
Rank 88 globally 52
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 105 globally 16
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

69
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 168 globally 48
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
51
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 217 globally 14
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 79 globally 76
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 76 globally 60

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

80
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 45 globally 80
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 44 globally 78
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 66 globally 65
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 48 globally 97
Central Bank Independence
Rank 92 globally 69
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 131 globally 58
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 177 globally 51
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 53 globally 67
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 82 globally 46
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 175 globally 52
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 50 globally 81
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 41 globally 79
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

48
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 156 globally 35
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 212 globally 32
Electricity Cost
Rank 204 globally 34
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

38
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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 152 globally 39
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 152 globally 49
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 150 globally 48
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 161 globally 42
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 201 globally 24

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

36
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 197 globally 32
Burger Menu Price
Rank 197 globally 39
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 187 globally 52
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 193 globally 46
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 202 globally 25
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 208 globally 24

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

61
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 175 globally 46
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 55 globally 37
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 192 globally 64
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 195 globally 70
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Internet Cost
Rank 205 globally 29
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 194 globally 38
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 201 globally 46
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 202 globally 55
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 209 globally 36

Personal Services

4 indicators

45
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Haircut Cost
Rank 202 globally 42
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 195 globally 49
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 192 globally 50
Local Services Cost
Rank 196 globally 40
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19
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 139 globally 45
Road Density
Rank 38 globally 73
Traffic Deaths
Rank 85 globally 80
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

57
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Power Outages
Rank 97 globally 87
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 218 globally 9
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 189 globally 11
CO2 Intensity
Rank 202 globally 17
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 106 globally 54
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 102 globally 45
Mobile Speed
Rank 82 globally 62
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

39
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Transit Coverage
Rank 145 globally 35
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

60
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 36 globally 72
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 67 globally 64
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

82
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 11 globally 83
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 123 globally 64
Rainy Days
Rank 67 globally 72
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

33
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Beach Quality
Rank 10 globally 92
Mountain Access
Rank 201 globally 8
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 224 globally 0
Biodiversity Index
Rank 205 globally 40
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

44
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 125 globally 36
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 195 globally 37
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 123 globally 36
Recovery Time
Rank 58 globally 76

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 67 globally 68
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 147 globally 60
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 135 globally 33
Restaurant Density
Rank 121 globally 43
Street Food Scene
Rank 151 globally 31
Local Market Quality
Rank 200 globally 25
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 114 globally 39
Local Freshness
Rank 206 globally 24
Local Authenticity
Rank 162 globally 28

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 181 globally 71
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 80 globally 35
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 73 globally 58

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 174 globally 38
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 65 globally 58
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 36 globally 72
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 86 globally 75
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 61 globally 77
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 91 globally 51
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 71 globally 73
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 69 globally 83
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 74 globally 68
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 96 globally 90
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 94 globally 59
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 48 globally 82
Remote Job Market
Rank 63 globally 73
Coworking Density
Rank 136 globally 35
Nomad Community
Rank 78 globally 49
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 52 globally 76
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 76
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 77
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 61 globally 73
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 63 globally 73
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 62 globally 75
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 81
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 72 globally 77
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 55 globally 78
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 67 globally 74
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

74
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 65 globally 68
Local Language Barrier
Rank 50 globally 70
Integration Ease
Rank 23 globally 82
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 44 globally 76
Expat Community Size
Rank 10 globally 83
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 64 globally 71
International Schools
Rank 22 globally 67
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 19 globally 83
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 35 globally 78
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 38 globally 79
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 75
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 25 globally 86
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 95 globally 51
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 54 globally 72
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 41 globally 75
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 76
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Hotel Quality
Rank 107 globally 58
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 65 globally 73
Accommodation Availability
Rank 108 globally 52
Booking & Transparency
Rank 64 globally 77

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

69
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 113 globally 47
Digital Travel Services
Rank 96 globally 65
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 49 globally 86
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 60 globally 78
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 117 globally 44
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 75 globally 70
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 190 globally 47
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 105 globally 52
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 26 globally 90
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 72 globally 73
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 217 globally 31

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

52
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Hotel Cost
Rank 208 globally 50
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 213 globally 51
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 193 globally 52
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 201 globally 53
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 205 globally 57
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 90 globally 86
Off-Season Usability
Rank 113 globally 68
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 206 globally 74
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

85
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Press Freedom
Rank 8 globally 87
Democracy Index
Rank 10 globally 89
Personal Freedom
Rank 9 globally 86
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 57 globally 79

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

67
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 71 globally 52
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 102 globally 45
Education Expenditure
Rank 121 globally 67
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 45
Housing Support Score
Rank 91 globally 45
Social Mobility Score
Rank 93 globally 51
Social Cohesion
Rank 48 globally 73
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Gender Equality
Rank 46 globally 73
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 59 globally 71
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 49 globally 77
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 33 globally 80
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 42 globally 77

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

73
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 68 globally 66
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 50 globally 75
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 40 globally 78
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 48 globally 78
Pride Culture
Rank 54 globally 71
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Disability Support Score
Rank 63 globally 65
Public Accessibility
Rank 57 globally 64
Digital Accessibility
Rank 59 globally 72
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 59 globally 71

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

71
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 65 globally 52
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 20 globally 55
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 46 globally 75

Demography

10 indicators

69
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Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 7 globally 83
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Density
Rank 219 globally 31
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 14 globally 73
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 63 globally 47