Country profile

Slovenia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Slovenia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Travel & Vacation, while Conflicts & Political Security, Season & Travel Comfort and Education & Knowledge stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Taxes & Finance and Housing & Utilities.

Overall rating 73.24 points
Global rank Rank 21 globally
Continental rank Rank 18 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 Slovenia

Why is Slovenia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Health and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Slovenia?

Conflicts & Political Security, Season & Travel Comfort and Education & Knowledge show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Taxes & Finance and Housing & Utilities.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for Slovenia?

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 Slovenia 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

Under the bottom-three rules, no explicit weakness is currently shown.

Comparisons and related countries

Slovenia is especially useful to compare with Portugal, Spain and Germany, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. United States and Denmark work as contrast comparisons when healthcare and medical protection as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Slovenia

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

79
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Homicide Rate
Rank 21 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 23 globally 80
Women's Safety
Rank 18 globally 80
Organized Crime
Rank 68 globally 61
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 23 globally 91
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
92
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

69
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Flood Risk
Rank 159 globally 40
Storm Risk
Rank 56 globally 89
Earthquake Risk
Rank 129 globally 63
Drought Risk
Rank 11 globally 88
Wildfire Risk
Rank 61 globally 71
Landslide Risk
Rank 129 globally 48
Tsunami Risk
Rank 104 globally 67
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

84
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State Surveillance
Rank 22 globally 82
Internet Censorship
Rank 20 globally 87
Internet Freedom
Rank 28 globally 81
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 26 globally 88
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 50 globally 70
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Rule of Law
Rank 56 globally 71
Property Rights Security
Rank 39 globally 73
Corruption Perception
Rank 72 globally 61
Police Effectiveness
Rank 31 globally 76
Expropriation Risk
Rank 38 globally 75
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

74
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Political Stability
Rank 31 globally 78
Economic Resilience
Rank 44 globally 71
Government Efficiency
Rank 60 globally 73
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 29 globally 75
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

79
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 24 globally 78
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 26 globally 83
Emergency Care
Rank 23 globally 79
Medicine Access
Rank 27 globally 80
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 29 globally 80
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 48 globally 85
Doctor Density
Rank 52 globally 73
Hospital Beds
Rank 43 globally 59
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 163 globally 40
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 56 globally 67

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 87 globally 79
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 75 globally 87
Waste Management
Rank 41 globally 76
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Life Expectancy
Rank 30 globally 92
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 80 globally 76
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 3 globally 87
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 190 globally 42
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 91 globally 91
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 190 globally 46
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 104 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 209 globally 51
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 217 globally 19
Social Security Burden
Rank 212 globally 44
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 213 globally 30
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 194 globally 47
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 206 globally 42
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 208 globally 53
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 156 globally 56
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 50 globally 73
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 113 globally 64
Capital Market Depth
Rank 75 globally 69
Business Credit Access
Rank 34 globally 76
Investor Protection
Rank 43 globally 72
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 24 globally 77
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 146 globally 67
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 15 globally 81
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 32 globally 78

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

70
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 33 globally 67
Banking Stability
Rank 122 globally 75
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 38 globally 88
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
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

69
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 27 globally 68
Crypto Regulation
Rank 28 globally 77
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 3 globally 79
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 182 globally 40
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 12 globally 45

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

75
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 45
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 1 globally 100
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 50 globally 63
Days to Register a Company
Rank 1 globally 100

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 39 globally 81
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 45
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 159 globally 72
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 44 globally 69
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 96
Central Bank Independence
Rank 34 globally 81
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 219 globally 12
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 46 globally 87
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 45 globally 70
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 45 globally 67
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 50 globally 89
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 46 globally 84
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 48 globally 73
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

48
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 168 globally 31
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 159 globally 47
Electricity Cost
Rank 149 globally 58
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 202 globally 55
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 189 globally 79

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

33
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 139 globally 42
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 181 globally 27
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 184 globally 25
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 196 globally 31
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 160 globally 44
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 181 globally 31
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 150 globally 51

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

66
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 162 globally 46
Burger Menu Price
Rank 165 globally 59
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 154 globally 65
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 109 globally 89
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 154 globally 65

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

64
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Transit Cost
Rank 183 globally 64
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 186 globally 43
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 154 globally 77
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 44 globally 44
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 181 globally 73
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 190 globally 73
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 98 globally 83
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 59 globally 93
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 130 globally 59

Personal Services

4 indicators

63
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Haircut Cost
Rank 159 globally 59
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 153 globally 66
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 133 globally 70
Local Services Cost
Rank 159 globally 56
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 14 globally 85
Airport Connectivity
Rank 43 globally 69
Port Connectivity
Rank 70 globally 30
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Road Quality
Rank 32 globally 80
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 26 globally 75
Traffic Deaths
Rank 52 globally 86
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 34 globally 58

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

77
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 101 globally 40
CO2 Intensity
Rank 36 globally 71
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 213 globally 71
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Broadband Speed
Rank 35 globally 83
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 46 globally 86
Mobile Speed
Rank 47 globally 77
5G Coverage
Rank 56 globally 45

Public Transport

4 indicators

70
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Transit Coverage
Rank 41 globally 68
Transit Punctuality
Rank 24 globally 80
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 14 globally 62
Walkability Score
Rank 29 globally 70
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

68
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 32 globally 75
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 23 globally 70
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

68
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 152 globally 53
Sunshine Hours
Rank 183 globally 63
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 111 globally 65
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

73
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Beach Quality
Rank 165 globally 39
Mountain Access
Rank 12 globally 83
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 96 globally 65
Forest Cover
Rank 27 globally 82

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

83
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 27 globally 76
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 3 globally 94
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 33 globally 74
Recovery Time
Rank 31 globally 85

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

65
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 25 globally 80
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 74 globally 27
Music & Nightlife
Rank 38 globally 60
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 22 globally 85
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 51 globally 75
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 64 globally 48
Restaurant Density
Rank 65 globally 57
Street Food Scene
Rank 78 globally 47
Local Market Quality
Rank 43 globally 63
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 55 globally 54
Local Freshness
Rank 39 globally 71
Local Authenticity
Rank 69 globally 46

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

76
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 164 globally 78
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 25 globally 59
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 19 globally 86
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 41 globally 40
Playground Density
Rank 23 globally 82

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 29 globally 82
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 139 globally 52
Pet Food Prices
Rank 133 globally 52
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 23 globally 75
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 18 globally 80
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 31 globally 84
E-Government
Rank 40 globally 87
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 38 globally 80
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 28 globally 85
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 44 globally 71
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 27 globally 91
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 48 globally 79
Border Openness
Rank 28 globally 92
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 37 globally 82
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 162 globally 82
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 75 globally 46
Remote Work Legality
Rank 84 globally 61
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 24 globally 88
Remote Job Market
Rank 35 globally 81
Coworking Density
Rank 60 globally 60
Nomad Community
Rank 64 globally 54
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 39 globally 80
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 34 globally 85
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 28 globally 84
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 30 globally 80
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 28 globally 86
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 26 globally 86
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 14 globally 92
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 28 globally 89
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 61 globally 74
Residence Status Stability
Rank 29 globally 86
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 28 globally 88
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

63
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 92 globally 59
Local Language Barrier
Rank 85 globally 64
Integration Ease
Rank 84 globally 69
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 44 globally 76
Expat Community Size
Rank 78 globally 45
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 50 globally 75
International Schools
Rank 71 globally 51
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 77 globally 70
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 31 globally 79
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 38 globally 79
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 29 globally 78
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 50 globally 75
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 49 globally 61
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 39 globally 77
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 41 globally 75
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 35 globally 79
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 38 globally 81
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 41 globally 83
Accommodation Availability
Rank 32 globally 76
Booking & Transparency
Rank 40 globally 84

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 28 globally 82
Digital Travel Services
Rank 38 globally 85
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 32 globally 90
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 38 globally 83
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 40 globally 65
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 35 globally 83
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 8 globally 89
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 38 globally 74
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 121 globally 63
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 2 globally 95

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

71
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Hotel Cost
Rank 161 globally 70
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 156 globally 72
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 162 globally 70
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 164 globally 71
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 159 globally 73
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 25 globally 93
Off-Season Usability
Rank 30 globally 84
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 29 globally 83
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 123 globally 83
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

79
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Press Freedom
Rank 27 globally 77
Democracy Index
Rank 67 globally 76
Personal Freedom
Rank 58 globally 79
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 36 globally 82

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

86
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 23 globally 74
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 19 globally 80
Education Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 90
School Life Expectancy
Rank 14 globally 88
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 18 globally 87
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 21 globally 77
Gini Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 28 globally 78
Housing Support Score
Rank 14 globally 77
Social Mobility Score
Rank 17 globally 75
Social Cohesion
Rank 26 globally 79
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Gender Equality
Rank 27 globally 78
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 33 globally 77
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 41 globally 78
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 46 globally 78
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 33 globally 79

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

81
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 31 globally 94
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 48 globally 76
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 35 globally 79
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 51 globally 77
Pride Culture
Rank 45 globally 74
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Disability Support Score
Rank 24 globally 83
Public Accessibility
Rank 30 globally 77
Digital Accessibility
Rank 35 globally 80
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 24 globally 85

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

71
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 25 globally 65
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

54
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Median Age
Rank 209 globally 28
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 173 globally 26
Net Migration Rate
Rank 50 globally 60
Urbanization Rate
Rank 141 globally 48
Foreign Population Share
Rank 93 globally 51
Population Density
Rank 126 globally 57
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 19 globally 77