Country profile

Suriname: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Suriname 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, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs 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, Bitcoin & Crypto and Entrepreneurship & Business.

Overall rating 56.09 points
Global rank Rank 147 globally
Continental rank Rank 37 in North America

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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 Suriname

Why is Suriname 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 Suriname?

Conflicts & Political Security, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs 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, Bitcoin & Crypto and Entrepreneurship & Business.

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

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 Suriname 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

Suriname 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.

All ratings and indicators for Suriname

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

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Homicide Rate
Rank 161 globally 80
Petty Crime Index
Rank 146 globally 48
Women's Safety
Rank 143 globally 52
Organized Crime
Rank 136 globally 48
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 143 globally 72
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 99 globally 81
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

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Flood Risk
Rank 194 globally 34
Storm Risk
Rank 123 globally 72
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 35 globally 82
Wildfire Risk
Rank 84 globally 56
Landslide Risk
Rank 51 globally 67
Tsunami Risk
Rank 100 globally 68
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

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State Surveillance
Rank 77 globally 71
Internet Censorship
Rank 77 globally 76
Internet Freedom
Rank 101 globally 67
Data Protection Laws
Rank 102 globally 55
VPN Access
Rank 81 globally 79
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 112 globally 59
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Rule of Law
Rank 120 globally 51
Property Rights Security
Rank 134 globally 48
Corruption Perception
Rank 123 globally 41
Police Effectiveness
Rank 116 globally 58
Expropriation Risk
Rank 123 globally 55
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 104 globally 64
Economic Resilience
Rank 193 globally 47
Government Efficiency
Rank 125 globally 55
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 109 globally 58
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 137 globally 55
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 108 globally 68
Emergency Care
Rank 124 globally 57
Medicine Access
Rank 115 globally 64
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 133 globally 56
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 127 globally 64
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 92 globally 75
Doctor Density
Rank 131 globally 41
Hospital Beds
Rank 89 globally 46
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 126 globally 88
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 124 globally 54
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 146 globally 47

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 171 globally 50
Noise Pollution
Rank 67 globally 62
UV Radiation
Rank 95 globally 29
Tap Water Safety
Rank 161 globally 62
Sanitation
Rank 184 globally 35
Waste Management
Rank 217 globally 5
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Life Expectancy
Rank 124 globally 68
Infectious Diseases
Rank 171 globally 54
Obesity Rate
Rank 162 globally 62
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 140 globally 39
Mental Health
Rank 176 globally 54
Suicide Rate
Rank 222 globally 26
Maternal Mortality
Rank 156 globally 47
Vaccination Rate
Rank 202 globally 68
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 123 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 15 globally 90
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 164 globally 76
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 166 globally 40
Social Security Burden
Rank 160 globally 62
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 198 globally 47
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 118 globally 64
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 146 globally 14
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 153 globally 60
Capital Market Depth
Rank 142 globally 58
Business Credit Access
Rank 172 globally 48
Investor Protection
Rank 125 globally 50
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 124 globally 53
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 192 globally 57
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 199 globally 34
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 194 globally 35

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

55
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 138 globally 37
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 162 globally 75
Fintech Development
Rank 199 globally 15
ATM Availability
Rank 162 globally 57
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 176 globally 19
Crypto Regulation
Rank 137 globally 36
Legal Status
Rank 150 globally 37
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 155 globally 11
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 220 globally 24
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 137 globally 9

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

71
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 99 globally 60
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 228 globally 10
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 210 globally 25
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 20 globally 69
Days to Register a Company
Rank 219 globally 18

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 106 globally 62
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 209 globally 26
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 34
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 159 globally 72
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 166 globally 50
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 209 globally 40
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 46 globally 74
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 90 globally 78
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 110 globally 38
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 120 globally 33
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 150 globally 63
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 71 globally 74
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 121 globally 35
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 70 globally 54
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 24 globally 94
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 66 globally 66
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 97 globally 66
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 76 globally 71
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 72 globally 77
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 74 globally 81
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 87 globally 76
Burger Menu Price
Rank 92 globally 90
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 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 104 globally 87

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 53 globally 74
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 119 globally 7
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 58 globally 95
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 164 globally 62
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 162 globally 74
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 95 globally 65

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 111 globally 80
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 105 globally 82
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 225 globally 28
Local Services Cost
Rank 117 globally 75
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 151 globally 29
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 61 globally 64
Road Density
Rank 220 globally 33
Traffic Deaths
Rank 158 globally 55
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

70
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 163 globally 90
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 76 globally 50
CO2 Intensity
Rank 55 globally 58
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 101 globally 47
Mobile Speed
Rank 135 globally 47
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 131 globally 10
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

54
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 118 globally 58
Burnout Risk
Rank 97 globally 55
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 165 globally 72
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 218 globally 44
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

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Beach Quality
Rank 150 globally 43
Mountain Access
Rank 163 globally 22
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 136 globally 49
Biodiversity Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Forest Cover
Rank 1 globally 100

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 145 globally 31
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 29 globally 78
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 140 globally 33
Recovery Time
Rank 131 globally 66

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 101 globally 34
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 122 globally 62
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 149 globally 30
Restaurant Density
Rank 160 globally 29
Street Food Scene
Rank 151 globally 31
Local Market Quality
Rank 138 globally 41
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 160 globally 25
Local Freshness
Rank 139 globally 45
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 71 globally 38
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 122 globally 58
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 105 globally 48

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 89 globally 55
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 117 globally 58
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 113 globally 52
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 143 globally 63
E-Government
Rank 146 globally 60
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 147 globally 54
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 129 globally 57
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 154 globally 34
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 134 globally 55
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 153 globally 54
Border Openness
Rank 145 globally 51
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 155 globally 44
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 146 globally 86
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 142 globally 35
Remote Work Legality
Rank 164 globally 45
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 171 globally 50
Remote Job Market
Rank 149 globally 51
Coworking Density
Rank 155 globally 30
Nomad Community
Rank 162 globally 26
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 133 globally 47
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 143 globally 54
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 57
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 171 globally 48
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 129 globally 55
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 132 globally 54
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 53
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 133 globally 57
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 152 globally 52
Residence Status Stability
Rank 125 globally 59
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 131 globally 55
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 145 globally 31
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 183 globally 50
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 112 globally 52
Local Language Barrier
Rank 137 globally 50
Integration Ease
Rank 121 globally 63
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 120 globally 60
Expat Community Size
Rank 133 globally 33
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 133 globally 59
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 82 globally 69
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 78 globally 59
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 78 globally 66
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 89 globally 59
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 126 globally 54
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 107 globally 49
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 145 globally 50
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 138 globally 50
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 53
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Hotel Quality
Rank 169 globally 40
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 131 globally 54
Accommodation Availability
Rank 162 globally 37
Booking & Transparency
Rank 131 globally 56

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 162 globally 35
Digital Travel Services
Rank 144 globally 50
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 53
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 141 globally 58
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 151 globally 38
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 154 globally 50
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 112 globally 63
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 154 globally 42
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 156 globally 50
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 155 globally 52
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 85 globally 70

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

81
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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 131 globally 78
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 81 globally 89
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 71 globally 90
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 167 globally 70
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 151 globally 82
Off-Season Usability
Rank 158 globally 62
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 149 globally 59
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 142 globally 80
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 102 globally 63
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 97 globally 68
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 111 globally 62

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 134 globally 34
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 157 globally 27
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 145 globally 65
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 114 globally 40
Social Mobility Score
Rank 136 globally 41
Social Cohesion
Rank 90 globally 60
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Gender Equality
Rank 112 globally 59
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 114 globally 57
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 81 globally 59
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 77 globally 61
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 76 globally 61

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

51
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 85 globally 44
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 79 globally 52
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 78 globally 58
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 84 globally 50
Pride Culture
Rank 75 globally 50
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Disability Support Score
Rank 93 globally 53
Public Accessibility
Rank 103 globally 51
Digital Accessibility
Rank 113 globally 51
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 99 globally 58

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

72
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 56 globally 84
Secularization Score
Rank 78 globally 50
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 2 globally 68
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 51 globally 73

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 109 globally 61
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 8 globally 92
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 105 globally 30