Country profile

Sweden: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Sweden is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health, while LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Inclusion & Accessibility and Work & Self-Employment Abroad 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, Dining & Going Out and Housing & Utilities.

Overall rating 76.54 points
Global rank Rank 3 globally
Continental rank Rank 3 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 Sweden

Why is Sweden especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Society & Participation and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Sweden?

LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Inclusion & Accessibility and Work & Self-Employment Abroad 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, Dining & Going Out and Housing & Utilities.

How important is freedom, participation and the social environment for Sweden?

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 Sweden 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

Sweden is especially useful to compare with Denmark, Germany and Norway, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Portugal and Spain work as contrast comparisons when social freedom, participation and openness as well as healthcare and medical protection 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.

Frequently asked questions: Sweden

Sweden: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

It depends on the goal: Nomadino currently shows a strong profile for Sweden. The most relevant areas are Society & Participation and Health; Costs and Finance & Taxes deserve closer checking.

Sweden: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 37 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Sweden: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 85 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 Sweden

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

81
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Homicide Rate
Rank 63 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 46 globally 72
Women's Safety
Rank 10 globally 86
Organized Crime
Rank 61 globally 62
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 30 globally 90
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 110 globally 75
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 38 globally 87
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 184 globally 82

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

78
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Flood Risk
Rank 119 globally 46
Storm Risk
Rank 108 globally 75
Earthquake Risk
Rank 1 globally 96
Drought Risk
Rank 19 globally 87
Wildfire Risk
Rank 50 globally 77
Landslide Risk
Rank 30 globally 79
Tsunami Risk
Rank 46 globally 92
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

94
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State Surveillance
Rank 4 globally 92
Internet Censorship
Rank 5 globally 95
Internet Freedom
Rank 2 globally 95
Data Protection Laws
Rank 3 globally 96
VPN Access
Rank 5 globally 97
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 7 globally 84
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Rule of Law
Rank 5 globally 90
Property Rights Security
Rank 6 globally 88
Corruption Perception
Rank 9 globally 81
Police Effectiveness
Rank 10 globally 87
Expropriation Risk
Rank 10 globally 90
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

85
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Political Stability
Rank 15 globally 85
Economic Resilience
Rank 14 globally 80
Government Efficiency
Rank 6 globally 91
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 1 globally 84
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

81
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 12 globally 82
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 11 globally 86
Emergency Care
Rank 11 globally 83
Medicine Access
Rank 12 globally 84
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 6 globally 89
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 78
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 83
Doctor Density
Rank 18 globally 82
Hospital Beds
Rank 136 globally 34
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 205 globally 26
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 11 globally 85

Environmental Health

6 indicators

94
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 8 globally 99
Noise Pollution
Rank 10 globally 79
UV Radiation
Rank 4 globally 90
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 34 globally 96
Waste Management
Rank 22 globally 86
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Life Expectancy
Rank 9 globally 97
Infectious Diseases
Rank 9 globally 92
Obesity Rate
Rank 71 globally 78
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 9 globally 84
Mental Health
Rank 22 globally 75
Suicide Rate
Rank 170 globally 46
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 67 globally 94
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 191 globally 46
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 175 globally 69
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

52
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 219 globally 45
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 178 globally 54
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 223 globally 21
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 208 globally 37
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 209 globally 37
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 52 globally 80
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 21 globally 85
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 22 globally 75
Capital Market Depth
Rank 19 globally 79
Business Credit Access
Rank 4 globally 85
Investor Protection
Rank 3 globally 88
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 5 globally 87
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 60 globally 76
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 15 globally 81
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 4 globally 87

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

74
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 11 globally 74
Banking Stability
Rank 1 globally 89
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 6 globally 92
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 155 globally 62
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 225 globally 25
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

56
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 52 globally 46
Crypto Regulation
Rank 15 globally 79
Legal Status
Rank 18 globally 84
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 43 globally 32
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 182 globally 40
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 26 globally 35

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

63
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 174 globally 45
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 215 globally 25
67
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 81 globally 49
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 15 globally 93
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 32 globally 66
Days to Register a Company
Rank 74 globally 61

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

79
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 28 globally 85
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 114 globally 87
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 58 globally 74
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 193 globally 63
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 11 globally 79
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 55 globally 96
Central Bank Independence
Rank 4 globally 90
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 179 globally 35
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 32 globally 90
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 16 globally 88
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 13 globally 86
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 163 globally 59
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 203 globally 49
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 16 globally 92
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 12 globally 91
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

32
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 207 globally 21
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 201 globally 37
Electricity Cost
Rank 157 globally 54
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 228 globally 2
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 214 globally 60

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

17
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 166 globally 29
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 221 globally 7
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 208 globally 16
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 217 globally 18
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 206 globally 22
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 208 globally 15
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 208 globally 23

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

25
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 214 globally 22
Burger Menu Price
Rank 218 globally 24
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 222 globally 14
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 200 globally 46
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 207 globally 39
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 214 globally 17
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 184 globally 35
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 208 globally 24

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

46
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Transit Cost
Rank 226 globally 15
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 207 globally 32
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 10 globally 79
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 217 globally 32
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 204 globally 63
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Internet Cost
Rank 73 globally 72
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 131 globally 60
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 136 globally 72
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 113 globally 87
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 200 globally 42

Personal Services

4 indicators

36
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Haircut Cost
Rank 216 globally 30
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 211 globally 39
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 199 globally 46
Local Services Cost
Rank 213 globally 30
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76
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Logistics Performance
Rank 13 globally 83
Rail Network Density
Rank 30 globally 72
Airport Connectivity
Rank 13 globally 87
Port Connectivity
Rank 35 globally 45
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Road Quality
Rank 18 globally 87
Traffic Congestion
Rank 110 globally 52
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 4 globally 95
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 2 globally 97

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

90
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 37 globally 72
CO2 Intensity
Rank 9 globally 97
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 217 globally 67
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Broadband Speed
Rank 11 globally 94
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 15 globally 87
5G Coverage
Rank 9 globally 85

Public Transport

4 indicators

86
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Transit Coverage
Rank 14 globally 85
Transit Punctuality
Rank 8 globally 88
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 3 globally 92
Walkability Score
Rank 11 globally 78
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

74
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 5 globally 90
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 13 globally 73
Burnout Risk
Rank 6 globally 80
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

56
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 213 globally 26
Sunshine Hours
Rank 204 globally 56
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 134 globally 61
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Variation
Rank 222 globally 40

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

49
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Beach Quality
Rank 175 globally 31
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 125 globally 53
Biodiversity Index
Rank 174 globally 50
Forest Cover
Rank 20 globally 92

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

91
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 6 globally 91
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 9 globally 88
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 10 globally 90
Recovery Time
Rank 5 globally 95

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 14 globally 92
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 22 globally 58
Music & Nightlife
Rank 8 globally 78
Cinema Density
Rank 6 globally 91
Cultural Freedom
Rank 1 globally 92
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 29 globally 79
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 51 globally 51
Restaurant Density
Rank 47 globally 63
Street Food Scene
Rank 68 globally 49
Local Market Quality
Rank 29 globally 68
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 37 globally 61
Local Freshness
Rank 19 globally 80
Local Authenticity
Rank 62 globally 47

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

91
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 5 globally 92
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 5 globally 68
Playground Density
Rank 1 globally 96

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

67
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 15 globally 88
Veterinary Quality
Rank 1 globally 92
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 218 globally 20
Pet Food Prices
Rank 221 globally 25
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 1 globally 90
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 3 globally 88
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88
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 10 globally 89
E-Government
Rank 2 globally 97
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 10 globally 89
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 5 globally 96
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 7 globally 92
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 4 globally 99
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 10 globally 88
Border Openness
Rank 6 globally 98
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 5 globally 95
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 189 globally 69
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 33 globally 76
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 19 globally 90
Remote Job Market
Rank 11 globally 90
Coworking Density
Rank 32 globally 74
Nomad Community
Rank 32 globally 69
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 16 globally 92
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 5 globally 98
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 6 globally 94
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 14 globally 87
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 4 globally 99
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 6 globally 96
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 4 globally 98
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 7 globally 98
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 10 globally 85
Residence Status Stability
Rank 6 globally 97
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 5 globally 98
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

73
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 77 globally 64
Local Language Barrier
Rank 50 globally 70
Integration Ease
Rank 37 globally 79
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 7 globally 97
Expat Community Size
Rank 56 globally 53
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 10 globally 95
International Schools
Rank 40 globally 58
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 31 globally 81
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 3 globally 98
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 12 globally 90
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 7 globally 96
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 11 globally 91
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 9 globally 87
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 5 globally 96
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 5 globally 96
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 4 globally 97
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Hotel Quality
Rank 11 globally 93
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 3 globally 99
Accommodation Availability
Rank 17 globally 84
Booking & Transparency
Rank 2 globally 99

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

95
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 14 globally 91
Digital Travel Services
Rank 3 globally 97
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 9 globally 96
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 10 globally 94
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 22 globally 81
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 13 globally 93
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 68 globally 72
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 18 globally 85
71
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 136 globally 60
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 46 globally 78
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 70 globally 74

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

52
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Hotel Cost
Rank 203 globally 52
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 198 globally 56
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 221 globally 36
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 210 globally 49
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 162 globally 72
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 4 globally 97
Off-Season Usability
Rank 20 globally 87
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 14 globally 89
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 142 globally 80
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

91
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Press Freedom
Rank 8 globally 87
Democracy Index
Rank 3 globally 94
Personal Freedom
Rank 9 globally 86
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 4 globally 96

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

88
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 20 globally 75
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 35 globally 68
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 6 globally 98
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 24 globally 58
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 10 globally 87
Gini Index
Rank 19 globally 86
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 80
Housing Support Score
Rank 4 globally 87
Social Mobility Score
Rank 5 globally 83
Social Cohesion
Rank 6 globally 88
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Gender Equality
Rank 5 globally 88
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 7 globally 93
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 5 globally 98
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 5 globally 98
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 7 globally 96

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

99
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 1 globally 100
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 2 globally 99
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 4 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 3 globally 99
Pride Culture
Rank 2 globally 96
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Disability Support Score
Rank 4 globally 98
Public Accessibility
Rank 4 globally 97
Digital Accessibility
Rank 2 globally 99
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 5 globally 97

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

82
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 1 globally 93
Secularization Score
Rank 3 globally 83
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 2 globally 86

Demography

10 indicators

65
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Median Age
Rank 184 globally 35
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 139 globally 34
Net Migration Rate
Rank 24 globally 73
Urbanization Rate
Rank 35 globally 88
Foreign Population Share
Rank 72 globally 60
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 1 globally 100