Country profile

Slovakia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Slovakia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Season & Travel Comfort and Tourism Infrastructure stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Demography.

Overall rating 70.24 points
Global rank Rank 39 globally
Continental rank Rank 32 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 Slovakia

Why is Slovakia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Health and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Slovakia?

Conflicts & Political Security, Season & Travel Comfort and Tourism Infrastructure 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Demography.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Slovakia?

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 Slovakia 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

Slovakia 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 healthcare and medical protection as well as safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Slovakia

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

78
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Homicide Rate
Rank 61 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 46 globally 72
Women's Safety
Rank 48 globally 72
Organized Crime
Rank 98 globally 54
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 66 globally 87
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 57 globally 85
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 157 globally 94

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 169 globally 38
Storm Risk
Rank 11 globally 95
Earthquake Risk
Rank 101 globally 69
Drought Risk
Rank 47 globally 79
Wildfire Risk
Rank 53 globally 75
Landslide Risk
Rank 124 globally 50
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

79
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State Surveillance
Rank 60 globally 75
Internet Censorship
Rank 68 globally 78
Internet Freedom
Rank 55 globally 77
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 64 globally 83
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 75 globally 67
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Rule of Law
Rank 68 globally 68
Property Rights Security
Rank 66 globally 68
Corruption Perception
Rank 101 globally 50
Police Effectiveness
Rank 67 globally 70
Expropriation Risk
Rank 55 globally 72
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

72
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 58 globally 67
Government Efficiency
Rank 66 globally 71
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 26 globally 76
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 42 globally 73
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 63 globally 77
Emergency Care
Rank 40 globally 74
Medicine Access
Rank 46 globally 76
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 40 globally 75
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 76
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 92 globally 75
Doctor Density
Rank 39 globally 76
Hospital Beds
Rank 23 globally 70
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 97 globally 93
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 136 globally 48
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 64 globally 65

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 101 globally 77
Noise Pollution
Rank 58 globally 65
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 76 globally 86
Waste Management
Rank 44 globally 75
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Life Expectancy
Rank 66 globally 81
Infectious Diseases
Rank 69 globally 83
Obesity Rate
Rank 133 globally 68
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 66 globally 62
Mental Health
Rank 40 globally 72
Suicide Rate
Rank 104 globally 59
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 52 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 220 globally 32
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 74 globally 82
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 83
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 221 globally 29
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 216 globally 27
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 167 globally 60
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 112 globally 66
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 38 globally 78
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 132 globally 62
Capital Market Depth
Rank 81 globally 68
Business Credit Access
Rank 45 globally 74
Investor Protection
Rank 63 globally 68
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 26 globally 76
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 153 globally 66
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 53 globally 71
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 40 globally 76

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

69
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 43 globally 64
Banking Stability
Rank 80 globally 78
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 52 globally 92
ATM Availability
Rank 46 globally 87
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 202 globally 32
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 195 globally 50

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

55
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 61 globally 43
Crypto Regulation
Rank 28 globally 77
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 46 globally 29
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 56
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 53 globally 26

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

76
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 75 globally 75
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 103 globally 40
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 15 globally 93
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 183 globally 37

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 53 globally 78
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 131 globally 84
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 118 globally 58
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 157 globally 74
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 60 globally 66
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 82 globally 92
Central Bank Independence
Rank 51 globally 77
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 201 globally 25
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 157 globally 62
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 66 globally 62
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 64 globally 55
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 114 globally 76
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 216 globally 39
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 67 globally 75
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 73 globally 58
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

51
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 33
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 150 globally 48
Electricity Cost
Rank 136 globally 61
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 195 globally 61
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 83 globally 59
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 148 globally 43
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 158 globally 47
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 147 globally 49
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 203 globally 19
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 148 globally 53

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 140 globally 72
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 117 globally 75
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 101 globally 82
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 153 globally 79
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 166 globally 50
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 108 globally 84
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 65 globally 29
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 165 globally 86
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 146 globally 86
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Internet Cost
Rank 50 globally 77
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 49 globally 84
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 61 globally 90
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 37 globally 97
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 90 globally 66

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 136 globally 69
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 124 globally 74
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Services Cost
Rank 140 globally 65
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 10 globally 89
Airport Connectivity
Rank 32 globally 73
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 134 globally 46
Road Density
Rank 57 globally 70
Traffic Deaths
Rank 66 globally 84
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 41 globally 55

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 106 globally 35
CO2 Intensity
Rank 20 globally 84
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 227 globally 37
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Broadband Speed
Rank 41 globally 81
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 48 globally 85
Mobile Speed
Rank 55 globally 75
5G Coverage
Rank 51 globally 50

Public Transport

4 indicators

70
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Transit Coverage
Rank 28 globally 75
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 22 globally 55
Walkability Score
Rank 33 globally 68
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

63
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 63 globally 64
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 67 globally 64
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 33 globally 60

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

63
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 179 globally 45
Sunshine Hours
Rank 202 globally 58
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 118 globally 64
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 182 globally 58

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 22 globally 76
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 82 globally 53

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 33 globally 72
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 24 globally 81
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 38 globally 68
Recovery Time
Rank 42 globally 79

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 38 globally 71
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 47 globally 38
Music & Nightlife
Rank 46 globally 58
Cinema Density
Rank 34 globally 58
Cultural Freedom
Rank 39 globally 75
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 44 globally 76
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 88 globally 44
Restaurant Density
Rank 75 globally 54
Street Food Scene
Rank 94 globally 44
Local Market Quality
Rank 62 globally 59
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 68 globally 50
Local Freshness
Rank 54 globally 67
Local Authenticity
Rank 87 globally 42

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

64
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 143 globally 87
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 31 globally 65
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 53
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 33 globally 80
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 41 globally 72

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 39 globally 78
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 117 globally 58
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 42 globally 68
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 61 globally 55
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 51 globally 70
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 44 globally 82
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 75 globally 72
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 39 globally 81
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 46 globally 69
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 39 globally 86
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 56 globally 78
Border Openness
Rank 28 globally 92
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 41 globally 81
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 141 globally 87
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 67 globally 47
Remote Work Legality
Rank 75 globally 63
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 79 globally 73
Remote Job Market
Rank 44 globally 78
Coworking Density
Rank 60 globally 60
Nomad Community
Rank 70 globally 53
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 55 globally 74
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 83
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 82
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 81 globally 68
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 34 globally 82
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 37 globally 81
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 81
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 34 globally 87
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 73 globally 73
Residence Status Stability
Rank 36 globally 83
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 34 globally 84
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 48 globally 94
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 178 globally 60
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 100 globally 56
Local Language Barrier
Rank 101 globally 61
Integration Ease
Rank 89 globally 68
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 57 globally 73
Expat Community Size
Rank 103 globally 40
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 58 globally 72
International Schools
Rank 80 globally 49
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 115 globally 58
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 100 globally 54
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 102 globally 60
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 112 globally 52
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 83 globally 66
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 47 globally 62
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 46 globally 73
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 56 globally 72
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 76
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Hotel Quality
Rank 52 globally 77
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 47 globally 79
Accommodation Availability
Rank 56 globally 69
Booking & Transparency
Rank 43 globally 81

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 33 globally 79
Digital Travel Services
Rank 43 globally 84
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 41 globally 87
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 54 globally 79
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 40 globally 65
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 45 globally 80
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 58 globally 75
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 47 globally 69
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 182 globally 35
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 132 globally 59
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 24 globally 85

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 146 globally 73
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 151 globally 73
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 146 globally 76
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 144 globally 78
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 18 globally 94
Off-Season Usability
Rank 41 globally 81
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 36 globally 81
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

77
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Press Freedom
Rank 40 globally 75
Democracy Index
Rank 55 globally 78
Personal Freedom
Rank 58 globally 79
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 76 globally 76

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 42 globally 67
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 50 globally 62
Education Expenditure
Rank 144 globally 63
School Life Expectancy
Rank 47 globally 80
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 41 globally 67
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 49 globally 53
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 51 globally 65
Housing Support Score
Rank 43 globally 61
Social Mobility Score
Rank 45 globally 63
Social Cohesion
Rank 66 globally 68
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Gender Equality
Rank 61 globally 71
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 59 globally 71
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 77 globally 60
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 83 globally 58
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 78 globally 60

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

47
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 35
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 85 globally 49
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 84 globally 55
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 81 globally 52
Pride Culture
Rank 83 globally 46
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Disability Support Score
Rank 48 globally 69
Public Accessibility
Rank 41 globally 70
Digital Accessibility
Rank 38 globally 77
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 50 globally 74

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

64
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 108 globally 77
Secularization Score
Rank 41 globally 58
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 186 globally 22
Net Migration Rate
Rank 62 globally 57
Urbanization Rate
Rank 144 globally 46
Foreign Population Share
Rank 119 globally 40
Population Density
Rank 133 globally 56
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 24 globally 70
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 28 globally 65