Country profile

Spain: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Spain is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Relocation & Residency, while Attractions & Activities, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and LGBTQ+ Friendliness 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 74.43 points
Global rank Rank 12 globally
Continental rank Rank 12 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 Spain

Why is Spain especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Spain?

Attractions & Activities, Beaches, Nature & Relaxation and LGBTQ+ Friendliness 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 travel, accommodation and longer trips for Spain?

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 Spain 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

Category
Lifestyle Rank 2 globally 78 Rating

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Spain is especially useful to compare with Portugal, France and Germany, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Thailand and Italy work as contrast comparisons when travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad 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.

Static comparisons

Frequently asked questions: Spain

Spain: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 59 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Spain: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 74 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Spain

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

72
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Homicide Rate
Rank 28 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 96 globally 60
Women's Safety
Rank 41 globally 74
Organized Crime
Rank 121 globally 50
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 77 globally 85
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 166 globally 92

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

55
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Flood Risk
Rank 176 globally 37
Storm Risk
Rank 113 globally 74
Earthquake Risk
Rank 101 globally 69
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 138 globally 42
Landslide Risk
Rank 147 globally 45
Tsunami Risk
Rank 148 globally 50
Volcano Risk
Rank 179 globally 66

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 60 globally 75
Internet Censorship
Rank 58 globally 81
Internet Freedom
Rank 47 globally 78
Data Protection Laws
Rank 15 globally 90
VPN Access
Rank 55 globally 85
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 80 globally 66
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Rule of Law
Rank 56 globally 71
Property Rights Security
Rank 39 globally 73
Corruption Perception
Rank 74 globally 60
Police Effectiveness
Rank 57 globally 72
Expropriation Risk
Rank 38 globally 75
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 85 globally 70
Economic Resilience
Rank 65 globally 66
Government Efficiency
Rank 57 globally 74
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 60 globally 66
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

78
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 14 globally 81
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 36 globally 82
Emergency Care
Rank 28 globally 78
Medicine Access
Rank 30 globally 79
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 32 globally 79
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 4 globally 84
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 97 globally 74
Doctor Density
Rank 23 globally 81
Hospital Beds
Rank 84 globally 47
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 165 globally 38
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 35 globally 74

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 46 globally 90
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 54 globally 54
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 57 globally 90
Waste Management
Rank 64 globally 66
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Life Expectancy
Rank 9 globally 97
Infectious Diseases
Rank 23 globally 88
Obesity Rate
Rank 61 globally 81
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 23 globally 78
Mental Health
Rank 56 globally 70
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 61 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 206 globally 41
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 148 globally 74
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

44
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 219 globally 45
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 209 globally 24
Social Security Burden
Rank 201 globally 47
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 204 globally 34
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 208 globally 37
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 60
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 203 globally 60
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 82 globally 74
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 11 globally 90
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 49 globally 72
Business Credit Access
Rank 29 globally 77
Investor Protection
Rank 43 globally 72
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 16 globally 80
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 40 globally 73
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 26 globally 80

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

70
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 27 globally 69
Banking Stability
Rank 80 globally 78
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 30 globally 89
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 31 globally 91
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 215 globally 30
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 216 globally 22

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

56
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 52 globally 46
Crypto Regulation
Rank 28 globally 77
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 31 globally 38
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 192 globally 36
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 26 globally 35

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

66
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
56
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 83 globally 75
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 122 globally 52

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

72
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 39 globally 81
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 89 globally 90
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 207 globally 25
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 54 globally 67
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 122 globally 82
Central Bank Independence
Rank 26 globally 83
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 189 globally 32
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 62 globally 84
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 45 globally 70
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 46 globally 66
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 181 globally 50
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 54 globally 79
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 61 globally 77
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 51 globally 71
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

44
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 186 globally 26
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 173 globally 44
Electricity Cost
Rank 164 globally 51
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 204 globally 54
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 189 globally 79

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

40
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 101 globally 53
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 147 globally 44
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 166 globally 32
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 177 globally 41
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 196 globally 33
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 184 globally 30
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

69
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 162 globally 46
Burger Menu Price
Rank 160 globally 61
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 117 globally 75
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 148 globally 71

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

61
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Transit Cost
Rank 199 globally 53
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 183 globally 45
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 169 globally 79
Car Purchase Index
Rank 42 globally 45
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 190 globally 66
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 190 globally 73
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Internet Cost
Rank 70 globally 73
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 76 globally 92
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 90 globally 66

Personal Services

4 indicators

61
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Haircut Cost
Rank 149 globally 63
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 186 globally 54
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 139 globally 68
Local Services Cost
Rank 150 globally 59
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74
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Logistics Performance
Rank 22 globally 74
Rail Network Density
Rank 33 globally 70
Airport Connectivity
Rank 15 globally 84
Port Connectivity
Rank 13 globally 65
71
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Road Quality
Rank 18 globally 87
Traffic Congestion
Rank 190 globally 35
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 35 globally 89
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 25 globally 68

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

83
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Power Outages
Rank 19 globally 98
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 28 globally 78
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 207 globally 83
86
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Broadband Speed
Rank 13 globally 93
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 27 globally 98
Mobile Speed
Rank 33 globally 80
5G Coverage
Rank 35 globally 60

Public Transport

4 indicators

74
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Transit Coverage
Rank 18 globally 82
Transit Punctuality
Rank 17 globally 82
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 52
Walkability Score
Rank 11 globally 78
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

67
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 33 globally 74
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 64 globally 73
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 139 globally 67

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

76
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Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 84
Mountain Access
Rank 41 globally 69
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 48 globally 94
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 89 globally 50

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

86
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 18 globally 83
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 18 globally 84
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 8 globally 91
Recovery Time
Rank 35 globally 84

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

87
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 21 globally 84
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 5 globally 94
Music & Nightlife
Rank 5 globally 82
Cinema Density
Rank 9 globally 86
Cultural Freedom
Rank 29 globally 82
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 3 globally 96
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 6 globally 91
Restaurant Density
Rank 5 globally 93
Street Food Scene
Rank 17 globally 79
Local Market Quality
Rank 3 globally 96
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 4 globally 92
Local Freshness
Rank 3 globally 96
Local Authenticity
Rank 5 globally 92

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

69
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 181 globally 71
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 29 globally 69
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 22 globally 65
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 78 globally 81
Child Safety Score
Rank 33 globally 80
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 41 globally 40
Playground Density
Rank 29 globally 80

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

65
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 24 globally 85
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 174 globally 38
Pet Food Prices
Rank 167 globally 42
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 32 globally 72
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 105 globally 50
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 22 globally 78
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 6 globally 91
E-Government
Rank 27 globally 89
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 59 globally 76
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 28 globally 85
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 21 globally 82
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 14 globally 96
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 56 globally 78
Border Openness
Rank 24 globally 94
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 22 globally 87
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 158 globally 84
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 3 globally 95
Remote Work Legality
Rank 48 globally 71
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 67 globally 78
Remote Job Market
Rank 26 globally 85
Coworking Density
Rank 2 globally 99
Nomad Community
Rank 5 globally 94
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 39 globally 80
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 29 globally 88
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 28 globally 84
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 40 globally 77
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 89
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 31 globally 85
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 27 globally 88
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 26 globally 90
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 38 globally 77
Residence Status Stability
Rank 31 globally 85
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 26 globally 89
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 173 globally 70
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

69
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 128 globally 45
Local Language Barrier
Rank 104 globally 60
Integration Ease
Rank 17 globally 85
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 23 globally 86
Expat Community Size
Rank 39 globally 61
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 25 globally 85
International Schools
Rank 13 globally 73
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 10 globally 87
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 22 globally 86
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 23 globally 85
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 20 globally 85
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 13 globally 90
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 19 globally 77
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 16 globally 88
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 19 globally 86
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 15 globally 90
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 11 globally 93
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 13 globally 94
Accommodation Availability
Rank 5 globally 94
Booking & Transparency
Rank 18 globally 91

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

90
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 16 globally 88
Digital Travel Services
Rank 17 globally 91
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 18 globally 94
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 30 globally 85
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 4 globally 96
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 17 globally 92
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 4 globally 95
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 4 globally 95
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 7 globally 96
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 2 globally 98
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 11 globally 89

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

61
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Hotel Cost
Rank 185 globally 61
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 183 globally 63
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 185 globally 57
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 176 globally 66
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 202 globally 58
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 6 globally 94
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 20 globally 86
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 150 globally 79
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

80
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Press Freedom
Rank 47 globally 73
Democracy Index
Rank 53 globally 79
Personal Freedom
Rank 42 globally 81
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 33 globally 83

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

81
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 35 globally 69
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 29 globally 72
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 12 globally 90
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 18 globally 87
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 12 globally 83
Gini Index
Rank 46 globally 74
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 51 globally 65
Housing Support Score
Rank 18 globally 75
Social Mobility Score
Rank 33 globally 68
Social Cohesion
Rank 29 globally 78
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Gender Equality
Rank 27 globally 78
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 26 globally 80
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 22 globally 86
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 21 globally 87

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

93
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 13 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 14 globally 91
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 10 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 16 globally 92
Pride Culture
Rank 8 globally 92
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Disability Support Score
Rank 17 globally 87
Public Accessibility
Rank 19 globally 84
Digital Accessibility
Rank 28 globally 83
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 21 globally 86

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

74
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 27 globally 89
Secularization Score
Rank 21 globally 68
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 103 globally 38
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 25 globally 79

Demography

10 indicators

52
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Median Age
Rank 219 globally 25
Fertility Rate
Rank 205 globally 28
Population Growth
Rank 180 globally 24
Net Migration Rate
Rank 31 globally 67
Urbanization Rate
Rank 63 globally 78
Foreign Population Share
Rank 72 globally 60
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 38 globally 63
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 46 globally 58