Country profile

Solomon Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Solomon Islands 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 mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Conflicts & Political Security, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 49.64 points
Global rank Rank 183 globally
Continental rank Rank 19 in Oceania

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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 Solomon Islands

Why is Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands?

Conflicts & Political Security, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Food & Culinary Culture.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Solomon Islands?

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 Solomon Islands 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

Solomon Islands 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Solomon Islands

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

66
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Homicide Rate
Rank 126 globally 86
Petty Crime Index
Rank 131 globally 51
Women's Safety
Rank 169 globally 46
Organized Crime
Rank 98 globally 54
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 129 globally 75
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 104 globally 87
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 27 globally 83
Storm Risk
Rank 164 globally 57
Earthquake Risk
Rank 214 globally 20
Drought Risk
Rank 28 globally 84
Wildfire Risk
Rank 65 globally 66
Landslide Risk
Rank 170 globally 39
Tsunami Risk
Rank 228 globally 10
Volcano Risk
Rank 209 globally 34

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

63
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State Surveillance
Rank 112 globally 65
Internet Censorship
Rank 111 globally 70
Internet Freedom
Rank 112 globally 64
Data Protection Laws
Rank 140 globally 43
VPN Access
Rank 119 globally 72
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 106 globally 60
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Rule of Law
Rank 141 globally 46
Property Rights Security
Rank 161 globally 43
Corruption Perception
Rank 120 globally 43
Police Effectiveness
Rank 134 globally 55
Expropriation Risk
Rank 147 globally 48
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

47
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Political Stability
Rank 145 globally 55
Economic Resilience
Rank 179 globally 50
Government Efficiency
Rank 155 globally 48
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 214 globally 26
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 173 globally 45
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 128 globally 65
Emergency Care
Rank 173 globally 42
Medicine Access
Rank 149 globally 58
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 181 globally 42
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 190 globally 45
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 5 globally 96
Doctor Density
Rank 189 globally 9
Hospital Beds
Rank 161 globally 26
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 174 globally 74
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 54 globally 74
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 80 globally 80
Noise Pollution
Rank 28 globally 72
UV Radiation
Rank 161 globally 15
Tap Water Safety
Rank 151 globally 68
Sanitation
Rank 206 globally 22
Waste Management
Rank 211 globally 7
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Life Expectancy
Rank 158 globally 59
Infectious Diseases
Rank 178 globally 51
Obesity Rate
Rank 98 globally 73
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 147 globally 37
Mental Health
Rank 142 globally 59
Suicide Rate
Rank 222 globally 26
Maternal Mortality
Rank 169 globally 40
Vaccination Rate
Rank 174 globally 81
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 147 globally 56
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 219 globally 58
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 46 globally 92
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 74 globally 82
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 22 globally 88
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 185 globally 3
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 93 globally 66
Capital Market Depth
Rank 178 globally 51
Business Credit Access
Rank 178 globally 46
Investor Protection
Rank 156 globally 42
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 195 globally 35
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 67 globally 75
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 209 globally 31
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 201 globally 32

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

53
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 68 globally 80
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 162 globally 75
Fintech Development
Rank 216 globally 5
ATM Availability
Rank 175 globally 45
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

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Crypto Adoption
Rank 207 globally 12
Crypto Regulation
Rank 203 globally 22
Legal Status
Rank 198 globally 23
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 209 globally 5
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 204 globally 4

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

51
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 199 globally 31
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 91 globally 58

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 214 globally 20
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 147 globally 80
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 8 globally 94
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 159 globally 51
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 24 globally 98
Central Bank Independence
Rank 146 globally 61
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 25 globally 84
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 150 globally 64
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 178 globally 15
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 215 globally 6
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 97
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 155 globally 69
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 210 globally 20
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 174 globally 18
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 95 globally 50
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 100 globally 61
Electricity Cost
Rank 112 globally 68
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 106 globally 62
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 76 globally 71
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 72
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 83 globally 76
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 111 globally 65

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 99 globally 88
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 101 globally 82
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 133 globally 65
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 186 globally 43
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 154 globally 77
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 98 globally 94
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 224 globally 1
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 194 globally 49
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 210 globally 53
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 197 globally 43

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 129 globally 72
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 136 globally 72
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 136 globally 69
Local Services Cost
Rank 135 globally 66
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Logistics Performance
Rank 210 globally 5
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 218 globally 8
Port Connectivity
Rank 167 globally 10
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Road Quality
Rank 213 globally 18
Traffic Congestion
Rank 12 globally 82
Road Density
Rank 213 globally 39
Traffic Deaths
Rank 122 globally 70
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

43
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Power Outages
Rank 183 globally 41
Electrification Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 38 globally 70
CO2 Intensity
Rank 134 globally 35
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 208 globally 29
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 221 globally 10
Transit Punctuality
Rank 211 globally 38
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 219 globally 32
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

46
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 168 globally 48
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 218 globally 44
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 33 globally 98
Seasonal Variation
Rank 9 globally 98

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

56
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Beach Quality
Rank 83 globally 71
Mountain Access
Rank 88 globally 45
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 212 globally 8
Biodiversity Index
Rank 43 globally 79
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 119 globally 59
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 208 globally 17
Recovery Time
Rank 178 globally 58

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 200 globally 22
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 134 globally 48
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 152 globally 58
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 207 globally 18
Restaurant Density
Rank 214 globally 15
Street Food Scene
Rank 216 globally 15
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 214 globally 12
Local Freshness
Rank 218 globally 19
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 166 globally 60
Child Safety Score
Rank 162 globally 48
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 172 globally 28

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 100 globally 60
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 186 globally 20
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 126 globally 48
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 143 globally 42
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 168 globally 56
E-Government
Rank 196 globally 39
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 150 globally 53
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 164 globally 46
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 197 globally 20
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 166 globally 46
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 167 globally 49
Border Openness
Rank 160 globally 46
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 182 globally 31
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 151 globally 34
Remote Work Legality
Rank 164 globally 45
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 128 globally 62
Remote Job Market
Rank 201 globally 36
Coworking Density
Rank 217 globally 13
Nomad Community
Rank 201 globally 15
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 197 globally 24
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 164 globally 48
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 165 globally 52
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 143 globally 54
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 50
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 163 globally 44
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 170 globally 48
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 158 globally 50
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 136 globally 55
Residence Status Stability
Rank 146 globally 55
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 156 globally 49
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 101 globally 64
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 48 globally 70
Local Language Barrier
Rank 85 globally 64
Integration Ease
Rank 138 globally 59
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 132 globally 57
Expat Community Size
Rank 207 globally 21
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 111 globally 62
International Schools
Rank 181 globally 33
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 132 globally 53
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 132 globally 42
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 129 globally 48
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 124 globally 48
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 162 globally 44
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 132 globally 45
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 183 globally 38
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 164 globally 41
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 180 globally 43
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Hotel Quality
Rank 205 globally 27
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 183 globally 36
Accommodation Availability
Rank 210 globally 25
Booking & Transparency
Rank 182 globally 40

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 209 globally 21
Digital Travel Services
Rank 213 globally 31
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 191 globally 44
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 164 globally 51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 209 globally 25
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 183 globally 41
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 132 globally 60
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 201 globally 30
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 110 globally 66
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 152 globally 53
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 130 globally 59

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

84
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Hotel Cost
Rank 101 globally 82
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 105 globally 82
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 89 globally 88
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 100 globally 87
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 208 globally 76
Off-Season Usability
Rank 202 globally 54
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 201 globally 48
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 147 globally 49
Personal Freedom
Rank 137 globally 61
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 92 globally 72

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 187 globally 77
PISA Score
Rank 203 globally 4
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 183 globally 57
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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 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 186 globally 18
Social Mobility Score
Rank 183 globally 26
Social Cohesion
Rank 144 globally 49
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Gender Equality
Rank 156 globally 48
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 143 globally 49
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 137 globally 43
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 140 globally 41
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 138 globally 43

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

23
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 205 globally 8
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 150 globally 29
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 149 globally 31
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 150 globally 26
Pride Culture
Rank 150 globally 22
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Disability Support Score
Rank 171 globally 31
Public Accessibility
Rank 162 globally 38
Digital Accessibility
Rank 164 globally 36
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 146 globally 47

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

55
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 132 globally 72
Secularization Score
Rank 158 globally 35
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 140 globally 62

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 41 globally 85
Fertility Rate
Rank 163 globally 51
Population Growth
Rank 50 globally 60
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 209 globally 12
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 41 globally 73
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 206 globally 37
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 201 globally 85
Single-Person Households
Rank 201 globally 9