Country profile

South Sudan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

South Sudan 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 Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Inclusion & Accessibility.

Overall rating 30.31 points
Global rank Rank 228 globally
Continental rank Rank 57 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 South Sudan

Why is South Sudan 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 South Sudan?

Vacation Costs, Personal Services and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Inclusion & Accessibility.

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

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 South Sudan 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

South Sudan 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 infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for South Sudan

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

39
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Homicide Rate
Rank 199 globally 68
Petty Crime Index
Rank 227 globally 16
Women's Safety
Rank 226 globally 12
Organized Crime
Rank 210 globally 32
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 223 globally 22
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 218 globally 18
Political Violence
Rank 211 globally 18
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 217 globally 28
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

61
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Flood Risk
Rank 218 globally 22
Storm Risk
Rank 11 globally 95
Earthquake Risk
Rank 96 globally 71
Drought Risk
Rank 150 globally 56
Wildfire Risk
Rank 226 globally 16
Landslide Risk
Rank 60 globally 65
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

20
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State Surveillance
Rank 205 globally 22
Internet Censorship
Rank 212 globally 19
Internet Freedom
Rank 216 globally 21
Data Protection Laws
Rank 224 globally 12
VPN Access
Rank 213 globally 21
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 216 globally 38
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Rule of Law
Rank 227 globally 5
Property Rights Security
Rank 227 globally 2
Corruption Perception
Rank 229 globally 7
Police Effectiveness
Rank 228 globally 9
Expropriation Risk
Rank 223 globally 0
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

11
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Political Stability
Rank 223 globally 5
Economic Resilience
Rank 222 globally 14
Government Efficiency
Rank 227 globally 5
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 217 globally 24
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 228 globally 10
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 224 globally 28
Emergency Care
Rank 228 globally 8
Medicine Access
Rank 225 globally 17
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 228 globally 4
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 226 globally 4
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 123 globally 66
Doctor Density
Rank 225 globally 2
Hospital Beds
Rank 201 globally 14
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 227 globally 24
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 3 globally 88
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 226 globally 10

Environmental Health

6 indicators

28
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 182 globally 43
Noise Pollution
Rank 148 globally 48
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 213 globally 30
Sanitation
Rank 229 globally 8
Waste Management
Rank 200 globally 10
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Life Expectancy
Rank 225 globally 22
Infectious Diseases
Rank 226 globally 25
Obesity Rate
Rank 24 globally 89
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 229 globally 3
Mental Health
Rank 228 globally 33
Suicide Rate
Rank 192 globally 41
Maternal Mortality
Rank 226 globally 8
Vaccination Rate
Rank 194 globally 73
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 84 globally 70
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 85 globally 80
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 96
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 132 globally 62
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 185 globally 3
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 224 globally 30
Capital Market Depth
Rank 225 globally 23
Business Credit Access
Rank 228 globally 16
Investor Protection
Rank 227 globally 5
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 227 globally 13
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 228 globally 23
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 228 globally 14
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 225 globally 14

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

28
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 221 globally 9
Banking Stability
Rank 218 globally 25
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 222 globally 32
Fintech Development
Rank 224 globally 4
ATM Availability
Rank 229 globally 6
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 175 globally 36
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

21
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 221 globally 8
Crypto Regulation
Rank 216 globally 18
Legal Status
Rank 219 globally 14
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

33
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 226 globally 18
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 220 globally 18
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 229 globally 0
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 227 globally 25
Days to Register a Company
Rank 224 globally 11

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 229 globally 4
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 225 globally 6
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 69
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 226 globally 7
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 221 globally 31
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 215 globally 45
Central Bank Independence
Rank 227 globally 19
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 224 globally 5
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 29 globally 92
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 220 globally 5
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 151 globally 23
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 197 globally 43
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 66
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 225 globally 11
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 205 globally 9
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

78
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 19 globally 69
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 21 globally 79
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

83
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 53 globally 72
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 41 globally 86
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 41 globally 86
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 52 globally 78
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 47 globally 90
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 62 globally 80

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 56 globally 96
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 80 globally 86
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 93 globally 90

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 205 globally 29
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 180 globally 55
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 215 globally 51
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 167 globally 49

Personal Services

4 indicators

89
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Haircut Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 65 globally 93
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
Local Services Cost
Rank 73 globally 87
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Logistics Performance
Rank 224 globally 1
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 227 globally 5
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 229 globally 5
Traffic Congestion
Rank 32 globally 72
Road Density
Rank 161 globally 50
Traffic Deaths
Rank 226 globally 11
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 219 globally 1

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

31
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Power Outages
Rank 222 globally 1
Electrification Rate
Rank 227 globally 8
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 95 globally 47
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 223 globally 9
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 226 globally 16
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

15
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Transit Coverage
Rank 227 globally 8
Transit Punctuality
Rank 229 globally 28
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 222 globally 3
Walkability Score
Rank 229 globally 22
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

35
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 224 globally 33
Burnout Risk
Rank 226 globally 22
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 113 globally 61
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 83 globally 69
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 185 globally 78
Seasonal Variation
Rank 105 globally 81

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

34
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 168 globally 20
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 130 globally 51
Biodiversity Index
Rank 48 globally 76
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

23
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 228 globally 6
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 195 globally 37
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 227 globally 6
Recovery Time
Rank 228 globally 42

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

12
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 227 globally 0
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 219 globally 15
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 219 globally 12
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 227 globally 5
Restaurant Density
Rank 227 globally 8
Street Food Scene
Rank 227 globally 7
Local Market Quality
Rank 227 globally 15
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 228 globally 4
Local Freshness
Rank 228 globally 17
Local Authenticity
Rank 227 globally 5

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

24
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 213 globally 19
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 228 globally 3
Child Safety Score
Rank 228 globally 15
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 227 globally 3
Playground Density
Rank 228 globally 10

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 223 globally 15
Veterinary Quality
Rank 225 globally 8
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 226 globally 5
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 212 globally 30
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 225 globally 10
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 226 globally 0
E-Government
Rank 228 globally 19
Visa Processing Time
Rank 217 globally 19
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 226 globally 15
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 228 globally 2
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 229 globally 0
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 217 globally 0
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 225 globally 2
Remote Work Legality
Rank 192 globally 39
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 221 globally 22
Remote Job Market
Rank 224 globally 18
Coworking Density
Rank 225 globally 9
Nomad Community
Rank 226 globally 5
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 224 globally 10
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 0
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 227 globally 3
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 220 globally 12
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 0
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 228 globally 2
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 227 globally 5
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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 212 globally 11
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 161 globally 80
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 128 globally 45
Local Language Barrier
Rank 156 globally 44
Integration Ease
Rank 219 globally 11
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 219 globally 13
Expat Community Size
Rank 222 globally 5
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 218 globally 23
International Schools
Rank 221 globally 5
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 220 globally 12
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 224 globally 5
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 224 globally 6
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 222 globally 6
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 227 globally 4
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 222 globally 13
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 227 globally 7
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 227 globally 6
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 12
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 229 globally 11
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 228 globally 10
Accommodation Availability
Rank 229 globally 13
Booking & Transparency
Rank 228 globally 11

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 228 globally 10
Digital Travel Services
Rank 227 globally 19
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 228 globally 15
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 220 globally 21
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 227 globally 13
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 223 globally 21
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 218 globally 32
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 229 globally 14
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 227 globally 11
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 229 globally 15
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 214 globally 32

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

94
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Hotel Cost
Rank 4 globally 98
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 5 globally 99
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 62 globally 91
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 226 globally 65
Off-Season Usability
Rank 229 globally 38
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 229 globally 33
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

22
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Press Freedom
Rank 217 globally 20
Democracy Index
Rank 222 globally 17
Personal Freedom
Rank 219 globally 35
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 209 globally 12

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 225 globally 35
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 229 globally 3
Education Expenditure
Rank 224 globally 25
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 229 globally 8
Social Cohesion
Rank 226 globally 13
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Gender Equality
Rank 225 globally 17
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 224 globally 10
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 223 globally 8
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 220 globally 9
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 222 globally 8

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

6
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 214 globally 6
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 221 globally 6
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 213 globally 6
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 213 globally 6
Pride Culture
Rank 214 globally 3
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Disability Support Score
Rank 227 globally 2
Public Accessibility
Rank 228 globally 2
Digital Accessibility
Rank 227 globally 3
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 228 globally 3

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

41
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 180 globally 45
Secularization Score
Rank 185 globally 23
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 179 globally 45

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 213 globally 24
Population Growth
Rank 72 globally 50
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 218 globally 7
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 41 globally 73
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7