Country profile

Sudan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Sudan is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Vacation Costs, Food & Basic Goods 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, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Permanent Residency & Family.

Overall rating 33.85 points
Global rank Rank 225 globally
Continental rank Rank 56 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 Sudan

Why is Sudan especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Sudan?

Vacation Costs, Food & Basic Goods 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, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Permanent Residency & Family.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for 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 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

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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability 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

  • Sudan vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 71 points better on Relocation & Residency than Sudan.
  • Sudan vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 69 points better on Relocation & Residency than Sudan.
  • Sudan vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 70 points better on Relocation & Residency than Sudan.
  • Sudan vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 74 points better on Relocation & Residency than Sudan.
  • Sudan vs. United States
    United States performs about 66 points better on Relocation & Residency than Sudan.

All ratings and indicators for 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

48
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Homicide Rate
Rank 148 globally 83
Petty Crime Index
Rank 215 globally 30
Women's Safety
Rank 221 globally 18
Organized Crime
Rank 210 globally 32
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 212 globally 33
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 227 globally 8
Political Violence
Rank 228 globally 7
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 225 globally 18
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

58
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Flood Risk
Rank 200 globally 31
Storm Risk
Rank 37 globally 93
Earthquake Risk
Rank 48 globally 87
Drought Risk
Rank 206 globally 22
Wildfire Risk
Rank 192 globally 22
Landslide Risk
Rank 72 globally 62
Tsunami Risk
Rank 51 globally 90
Volcano Risk
Rank 173 globally 68

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

16
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State Surveillance
Rank 212 globally 18
Internet Censorship
Rank 224 globally 9
Internet Freedom
Rank 222 globally 14
Data Protection Laws
Rank 221 globally 16
VPN Access
Rank 216 globally 16
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 211 globally 40
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Rule of Law
Rank 222 globally 11
Property Rights Security
Rank 222 globally 10
Corruption Perception
Rank 222 globally 14
Police Effectiveness
Rank 221 globally 14
Expropriation Risk
Rank 223 globally 0
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

14
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Political Stability
Rank 221 globally 7
Economic Resilience
Rank 224 globally 12
Government Efficiency
Rank 219 globally 16
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 215 globally 25
โค๏ธ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

25
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 216 globally 27
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 220 globally 31
Emergency Care
Rank 223 globally 17
Medicine Access
Rank 221 globally 18
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 222 globally 13
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 25
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 210 globally 28
Doctor Density
Rank 189 globally 9
Hospital Beds
Rank 205 globally 13
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 192 globally 56
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 220 globally 17

Environmental Health

6 indicators

26
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 209 globally 9
Noise Pollution
Rank 176 globally 40
UV Radiation
Rank 136 globally 25
Tap Water Safety
Rank 177 globally 52
Sanitation
Rank 206 globally 22
Waste Management
Rank 180 globally 15
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Life Expectancy
Rank 191 globally 47
Infectious Diseases
Rank 192 globally 41
Obesity Rate
Rank 71 globally 78
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 205 globally 15
Mental Health
Rank 181 globally 53
Suicide Rate
Rank 36 globally 80
Maternal Mortality
Rank 201 globally 26
Vaccination Rate
Rank 228 globally 41
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 1 globally 95
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 126 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

77
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 87
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 42 globally 82
Social Security Burden
Rank 106 globally 75
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 143 globally 46
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 101 globally 68
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 105 globally 28
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 227 globally 24
Capital Market Depth
Rank 226 globally 22
Business Credit Access
Rank 226 globally 19
Investor Protection
Rank 222 globally 10
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 222 globally 17
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 229 globally 17
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 223 globally 24
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 221 globally 18

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

32
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 219 globally 12
Banking Stability
Rank 218 globally 25
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 225 globally 24
Fintech Development
Rank 199 globally 15
ATM Availability
Rank 202 globally 29
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

19
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 207 globally 12
Crypto Regulation
Rank 220 globally 17
Legal Status
Rank 224 globally 11
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 217 globally 4
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 84 globally 78
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 214 globally 3

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

37
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 215 globally 32
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 168 globally 48
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 218 globally 13
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 159 globally 50
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 222 globally 34
Days to Register a Company
Rank 203 globally 31

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

17
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 217 globally 16
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 227 globally 3
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 227 globally 3
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 228 globally 5
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 224 globally 29
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 202 globally 52
Central Bank Independence
Rank 223 globally 21
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 224 globally 5
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 44
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 214 globally 6
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 222 globally 5
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 147 globally 65
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 66
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 212 globally 18
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 218 globally 6
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

86
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 12 globally 74
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 21 globally 79
Electricity Cost
Rank 3 globally 99
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

94
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 19 globally 88
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 13 globally 96
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 8 globally 98
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 28 globally 88
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 17 globally 89
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 22 globally 96
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 12 globally 95

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

60
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 216 globally 10
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 223 globally 6
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 208 globally 18
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

83
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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 21 globally 87
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 98 globally 94
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
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 155 globally 51

Personal Services

4 indicators

86
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Haircut Cost
Rank 58 globally 89
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 51 globally 95
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 131 globally 71
Local Services Cost
Rank 54 globally 90
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
15
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
32
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Road Quality
Rank 197 globally 25
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 226 globally 29
Traffic Deaths
Rank 192 globally 39
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

39
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Power Outages
Rank 203 globally 21
Electrification Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 92 globally 55
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 86 globally 45
CO2 Intensity
Rank 127 globally 38
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

28
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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 203 globally 40
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 192 globally 38
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

44
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 212 globally 39
Burnout Risk
Rank 217 globally 28
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

56
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 227 globally 17
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 12 globally 92
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 220 globally 22
Seasonal Variation
Rank 169 globally 60

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

27
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Beach Quality
Rank 170 globally 36
Mountain Access
Rank 178 globally 18
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 210 globally 9
Biodiversity Index
Rank 157 globally 53
Forest Cover
Rank 180 globally 13

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

24
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 218 globally 23
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 221 globally 12
Recovery Time
Rank 200 globally 54

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 220 globally 8
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 219 globally 15
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 221 globally 10
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 155 globally 57
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 179 globally 24
Restaurant Density
Rank 181 globally 25
Street Food Scene
Rank 175 globally 26
Local Market Quality
Rank 167 globally 31
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 188 globally 18
Local Freshness
Rank 175 globally 32
Local Authenticity
Rank 175 globally 25

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

28
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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 210 globally 21
Child Safety Score
Rank 221 globally 22
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 220 globally 4
Playground Density
Rank 225 globally 12

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 223 globally 15
Veterinary Quality
Rank 207 globally 15
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 219 globally 10
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 220 globally 28
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 223 globally 12
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 220 globally 19
E-Government
Rank 219 globally 28
Visa Processing Time
Rank 217 globally 19
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 216 globally 25
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 223 globally 12
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 221 globally 9
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 222 globally 23
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 222 globally 4
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 218 globally 8
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 217 globally 0
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 219 globally 7
Remote Work Legality
Rank 212 globally 31
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 198 globally 42
Remote Job Market
Rank 214 globally 28
Coworking Density
Rank 190 globally 22
Nomad Community
Rank 214 globally 11
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 218 globally 14
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 221 globally 6
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 222 globally 11
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 220 globally 12
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 0
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 221 globally 5
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 222 globally 13
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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

15
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 207 globally 19
Local Language Barrier
Rank 217 globally 25
Integration Ease
Rank 220 globally 10
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 219 globally 13
Expat Community Size
Rank 220 globally 10
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 220 globally 16
International Schools
Rank 220 globally 7
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 221 globally 10
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 223 globally 6
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 223 globally 7
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 220 globally 7
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 222 globally 11
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 211 globally 18
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 219 globally 18
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 218 globally 15
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 221 globally 17
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 209 globally 25
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 221 globally 17
Accommodation Availability
Rank 210 globally 25
Booking & Transparency
Rank 221 globally 18

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

23
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 209 globally 21
Digital Travel Services
Rank 221 globally 28
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 222 globally 22
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 220 globally 21
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 217 globally 23
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 220 globally 24
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 223 globally 31
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 219 globally 22
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 179 globally 38
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 217 globally 30
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 220 globally 28

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 9 globally 97
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 11 globally 98
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 221 globally 70
Off-Season Usability
Rank 224 globally 45
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 223 globally 40
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 166 globally 78
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

24
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Press Freedom
Rank 217 globally 20
Democracy Index
Rank 210 globally 20
Personal Freedom
Rank 208 globally 40
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 205 globally 13

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

31
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 211 globally 60
PISA Score
Rank 207 globally 2
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 187 globally 17
Education Expenditure
Rank 215 globally 33
School Life Expectancy
Rank 216 globally 45
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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 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Social Mobility Score
Rank 207 globally 16
Social Cohesion
Rank 224 globally 16
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Gender Equality
Rank 223 globally 20
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 223 globally 13
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 223 globally 8
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 223 globally 7
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 223 globally 7

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

4
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 216 globally 1
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 221 globally 6
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 223 globally 5
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 215 globally 5
Pride Culture
Rank 214 globally 3
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Disability Support Score
Rank 222 globally 9
Public Accessibility
Rank 223 globally 10
Digital Accessibility
Rank 222 globally 9
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 224 globally 11

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

9
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 222 globally 10
Secularization Score
Rank 221 globally 7
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 214 globally 8
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 222 globally 9

Demography

10 indicators

54
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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 181 globally 37
Population Growth
Rank 21 globally 74
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 192 globally 25
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 41 globally 73
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7