Country profile

Somalia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Somalia is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes, while Food & Basic Goods, Vacation Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom, Inclusion & Accessibility and Work & Self-Employment Abroad.

Overall rating 30.22 points
Global rank Rank 229 globally
Continental rank Rank 58 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 Somalia

Why is Somalia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Somalia?

Food & Basic Goods, Vacation Costs and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom, Inclusion & Accessibility and Work & Self-Employment Abroad.

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

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 Somalia 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

Somalia 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Somalia vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 78 points better on Relocation & Residency than Somalia.
  • Somalia vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 76 points better on Relocation & Residency than Somalia.
  • Somalia vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 76 points better on Relocation & Residency than Somalia.
  • Somalia vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 81 points better on Relocation & Residency than Somalia.
  • Somalia vs. United States
    United States performs about 73 points better on Relocation & Residency than Somalia.

All ratings and indicators for Somalia

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

40
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Homicide Rate
Rank 167 globally 79
Petty Crime Index
Rank 229 globally 13
Women's Safety
Rank 227 globally 10
Organized Crime
Rank 220 globally 30
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 229 globally 12
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 225 globally 10
Political Violence
Rank 227 globally 8
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 222 globally 23
Terrorism Risk
Rank 223 globally 26

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

53
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Flood Risk
Rank 205 globally 29
Storm Risk
Rank 91 globally 79
Earthquake Risk
Rank 85 globally 74
Drought Risk
Rank 215 globally 18
Wildfire Risk
Rank 128 globally 46
Landslide Risk
Rank 124 globally 50
Tsunami Risk
Rank 178 globally 41
Volcano Risk
Rank 123 globally 95

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

20
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State Surveillance
Rank 210 globally 21
Internet Censorship
Rank 213 globally 18
Internet Freedom
Rank 216 globally 21
Data Protection Laws
Rank 225 globally 11
VPN Access
Rank 205 globally 26
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 220 globally 37
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Rule of Law
Rank 229 globally 2
Property Rights Security
Rank 229 globally 1
Corruption Perception
Rank 228 globally 8
Police Effectiveness
Rank 229 globally 6
Expropriation Risk
Rank 223 globally 0
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

9
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Political Stability
Rank 229 globally 1
Economic Resilience
Rank 222 globally 14
Government Efficiency
Rank 229 globally 0
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 217 globally 24
โค๏ธ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 229 globally 9
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 228 globally 24
Emergency Care
Rank 229 globally 5
Medicine Access
Rank 229 globally 14
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 229 globally 0
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 226 globally 4
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 143 globally 62
Doctor Density
Rank 228 globally 1
Hospital Beds
Rank 191 globally 17
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 229 globally 19
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 3 globally 88
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 229 globally 5

Environmental Health

6 indicators

33
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 152 globally 57
Noise Pollution
Rank 167 globally 42
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 216 globally 28
Sanitation
Rank 203 globally 23
Waste Management
Rank 195 globally 12
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Life Expectancy
Rank 224 globally 26
Infectious Diseases
Rank 206 globally 34
Obesity Rate
Rank 56 globally 82
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 225 globally 6
Mental Health
Rank 228 globally 33
Suicide Rate
Rank 205 globally 37
Maternal Mortality
Rank 224 globally 12
Vaccination Rate
Rank 213 globally 63
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 1 globally 95
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 152 globally 73
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

88
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
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 92 globally 44
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 207 globally 32
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 228 globally 23
Capital Market Depth
Rank 227 globally 20
Business Credit Access
Rank 227 globally 17
Investor Protection
Rank 228 globally 4
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 228 globally 10
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 223 globally 33
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 223 globally 24
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 219 globally 20

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

30
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 223 globally 8
Banking Stability
Rank 227 globally 12
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 223 globally 30
Fintech Development
Rank 173 globally 34
ATM Availability
Rank 220 globally 12
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 220 globally 28
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

22
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 207 globally 12
Crypto Regulation
Rank 220 globally 17
Legal Status
Rank 218 globally 15
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 217 globally 4
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 214 globally 3

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

38
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 215 globally 32
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
41
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 223 globally 10
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 226 globally 27
Days to Register a Company
Rank 224 globally 11

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

42
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 226 globally 10
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 174 globally 71
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 118 globally 58
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 228 globally 20
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 225 globally 30
Central Bank Independence
Rank 224 globally 20
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 219 globally 12
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 60
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 220 globally 5
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 226 globally 4
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 212 globally 25
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 66
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 214 globally 17
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 205 globally 9
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

83
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 3 globally 81
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 9 globally 86
Electricity Cost
Rank 122 globally 64
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

96
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 6 globally 96
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 8 globally 97
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 4 globally 99
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 16 globally 93
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 17 globally 89
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 10 globally 99
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

66
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 215 globally 19
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 219 globally 18
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 181 globally 40
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 197 globally 30
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 65 globally 72
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 118 globally 78
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 145 globally 52

Personal Services

4 indicators

92
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Haircut Cost
Rank 33 globally 91
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 43 globally 96
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 55 globally 91
Local Services Cost
Rank 44 globally 91
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 224 globally 1
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 218 globally 8
Port Connectivity
Rank 140 globally 15
26
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Road Quality
Rank 227 globally 7
Traffic Congestion
Rank 63 globally 62
Road Density
Rank 221 globally 32
Traffic Deaths
Rank 214 globally 26
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 219 globally 1

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

24
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Power Outages
Rank 222 globally 1
Electrification Rate
Rank 226 globally 9
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 154 globally 20
CO2 Intensity
Rank 108 globally 43
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 223 globally 9
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 191 globally 2
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

17
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Transit Coverage
Rank 221 globally 10
Transit Punctuality
Rank 226 globally 30
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 222 globally 3
Walkability Score
Rank 227 globally 25
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

39
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 222 globally 35
Burnout Risk
Rank 224 globally 25
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

72
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 184 globally 41
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 5 globally 99
Rainy Days
Rank 12 globally 92
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 214 globally 39
Seasonal Variation
Rank 118 globally 75

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

30
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Beach Quality
Rank 113 globally 56
Mountain Access
Rank 151 globally 25
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 224 globally 0
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 181 globally 12

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

18
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 228 globally 6
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 226 globally 18
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 227 globally 6
Recovery Time
Rank 221 globally 48

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 227 globally 0
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 224 globally 12
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 225 globally 8
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 221 globally 14
Restaurant Density
Rank 219 globally 12
Street Food Scene
Rank 216 globally 15
Local Market Quality
Rank 212 globally 21
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 224 globally 8
Local Freshness
Rank 211 globally 23
Local Authenticity
Rank 219 globally 15

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 226 globally 15
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 225 globally 7
Child Safety Score
Rank 228 globally 15
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 227 globally 3
Playground Density
Rank 228 globally 10

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

29
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 228 globally 10
Veterinary Quality
Rank 225 globally 8
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 226 globally 5
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 212 globally 30
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 228 globally 8
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 226 globally 0
E-Government
Rank 229 globally 16
Visa Processing Time
Rank 217 globally 19
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 228 globally 9
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 229 globally 0
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 228 globally 0
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 227 globally 11
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 225 globally 0
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 228 globally 1
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 217 globally 0
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 228 globally 0
Remote Work Legality
Rank 223 globally 18
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 224 globally 15
Remote Job Market
Rank 218 globally 24
Coworking Density
Rank 217 globally 13
Nomad Community
Rank 228 globally 4
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 220 globally 12
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 0
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 228 globally 1
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 228 globally 6
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 0
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 229 globally 0
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 228 globally 2
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 213 globally 0
Family Reunification
Rank 221 globally 0
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 218 globally 0
Residence Status Stability
Rank 221 globally 0
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 221 globally 0
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 224 globally 5
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 161 globally 80
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

8
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 221 globally 12
Local Language Barrier
Rank 222 globally 19
Integration Ease
Rank 226 globally 1
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 225 globally 5
Expat Community Size
Rank 226 globally 0
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 225 globally 10
International Schools
Rank 225 globally 1
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 225 globally 5
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 225 globally 4
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 225 globally 3
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 223 globally 5
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 228 globally 1
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 229 globally 0
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 227 globally 7
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 228 globally 0
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 221 globally 17
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 226 globally 14
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 227 globally 11
Accommodation Availability
Rank 225 globally 17
Booking & Transparency
Rank 227 globally 12

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

18
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 228 globally 10
Digital Travel Services
Rank 222 globally 27
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 222 globally 22
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 228 globally 13
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 229 globally 12
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 228 globally 19
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 223 globally 31
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 227 globally 15
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 194 globally 32
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 210 globally 32
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 225 globally 23

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

96
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Hotel Cost
Rank 2 globally 99
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 18 globally 94
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 16 globally 94
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 226 globally 65
Off-Season Usability
Rank 228 globally 39
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 228 globally 34
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

27
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Press Freedom
Rank 197 globally 27
Democracy Index
Rank 210 globally 20
Personal Freedom
Rank 201 globally 42
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 199 globally 17

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

16
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 222 globally 40
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 225 globally 4
Education Expenditure
Rank 228 globally 0
School Life Expectancy
Rank 226 globally 35
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 225 globally 7
Gini Index
Rank 216 globally 23
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 226 globally 7
Social Mobility Score
Rank 226 globally 9
Social Cohesion
Rank 228 globally 12
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Gender Equality
Rank 227 globally 14
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 227 globally 8
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 225 globally 5
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 225 globally 4
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 226 globally 3

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

2
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 225 globally 0
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 225 globally 4
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 225 globally 3
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 226 globally 3
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 229 globally 0
Public Accessibility
Rank 229 globally 0
Digital Accessibility
Rank 228 globally 2
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 229 globally 0

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

4
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 228 globally 4
Secularization Score
Rank 226 globally 4
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 228 globally 3
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 228 globally 3

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 5 globally 95
Fertility Rate
Rank 221 globally 10
Population Growth
Rank 13 globally 76
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 161 globally 38
Foreign Population Share
Rank 216 globally 23
Population Density
Rank 41 globally 73
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7