Country profile

Switzerland: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Switzerland is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Infrastructure, while Tourism Infrastructure, Accommodation & Stay Quality and Inclusion & Accessibility stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Personal Services.

Overall rating 74.69 points
Global rank Rank 10 globally
Continental rank Rank 10 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 Switzerland

Why is Switzerland especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Infrastructure.

Which topics stand out positively for Switzerland?

Tourism Infrastructure, Accommodation & Stay Quality and Inclusion & Accessibility show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Housing & Utilities and Personal Services.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Switzerland?

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 Switzerland 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

Switzerland is especially useful to compare with Austria, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when safety, stability and risk exposure as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Switzerland

Switzerland: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

It depends on the goal: Nomadino currently shows a strong profile for Switzerland. The most relevant areas are Safety & Risk and Infrastructure; Costs and Lifestyle deserve closer checking.

Switzerland: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 22 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Switzerland: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 88 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 Switzerland

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

83
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Homicide Rate
Rank 23 globally 96
Petty Crime Index
Rank 11 globally 87
Women's Safety
Rank 4 globally 89
Organized Crime
Rank 61 globally 62
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 8 globally 95
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 7 globally 93
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 2 globally 97
Terrorism Risk
Rank 162 globally 93

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

74
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Flood Risk
Rank 142 globally 43
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 108 globally 67
Drought Risk
Rank 11 globally 88
Wildfire Risk
Rank 35 globally 83
Landslide Risk
Rank 152 globally 44
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

94
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State Surveillance
Rank 4 globally 92
Internet Censorship
Rank 2 globally 96
Internet Freedom
Rank 7 globally 93
Data Protection Laws
Rank 5 globally 95
VPN Access
Rank 2 globally 98
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 9 globally 82
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Rule of Law
Rank 1 globally 93
Property Rights Security
Rank 3 globally 91
Corruption Perception
Rank 7 globally 82
Police Effectiveness
Rank 5 globally 90
Expropriation Risk
Rank 1 globally 96
Extradition Risk
Rank 140 globally 41

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

89
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Political Stability
Rank 4 globally 91
Economic Resilience
Rank 1 globally 89
Government Efficiency
Rank 3 globally 93
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 3 globally 83
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

82
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 5 globally 86
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 8 globally 87
Emergency Care
Rank 4 globally 87
Medicine Access
Rank 5 globally 86
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 1 globally 92
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 69 globally 71
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 102 globally 72
Doctor Density
Rank 18 globally 82
Hospital Beds
Rank 39 globally 61
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 227 globally 9
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 16 globally 83

Environmental Health

6 indicators

90
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 41 globally 91
Noise Pollution
Rank 51 globally 68
UV Radiation
Rank 16 globally 80
Tap Water Safety
Rank 51 globally 97
Sanitation
Rank 1 globally 100
Waste Management
Rank 6 globally 90
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Life Expectancy
Rank 5 globally 98
Infectious Diseases
Rank 13 globally 90
Obesity Rate
Rank 31 globally 86
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 35 globally 72
Mental Health
Rank 40 globally 72
Suicide Rate
Rank 148 globally 51
Maternal Mortality
Rank 1 globally 100
Vaccination Rate
Rank 63 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 205 globally 41
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 200 globally 63
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

62
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 201 globally 58
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 90 globally 79
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 46 globally 74
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 222 globally 26
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 215 globally 41
Territorial Tax System
Rank 79 globally 49
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 12 globally 91
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 4 globally 97
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 1 globally 89
Capital Market Depth
Rank 1 globally 89
Business Credit Access
Rank 3 globally 87
Investor Protection
Rank 8 globally 84
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 45 globally 70
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 1 globally 93
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 11 globally 82
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 1 globally 90

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

81
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 7 globally 79
Banking Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 1 globally 95
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 31 globally 91
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 13 globally 61
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

75
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 60 globally 44
Crypto Regulation
Rank 4 globally 87
Legal Status
Rank 1 globally 94
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 4 globally 77
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 12 globally 45

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

38
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 203 globally 33
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 77 globally 77
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 75 globally 60
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

84
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 10 globally 91
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 1 globally 100
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 82 globally 68
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 177 globally 68
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 1 globally 84
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 187 globally 62
Central Bank Independence
Rank 1 globally 93
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 11 globally 91
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 27 globally 93
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 3 globally 98
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 9 globally 90
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 94 globally 79
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 182 globally 64
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 16 globally 92
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

16
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 228 globally 5
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 221 globally 24
Electricity Cost
Rank 218 globally 24
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 229 globally 1
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 226 globally 44

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 218 globally 13
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 229 globally 1
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 229 globally 1
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 229 globally 1
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 229 globally 1
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 221 globally 8
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 198 globally 28

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

22
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 226 globally 8
Burger Menu Price
Rank 228 globally 2
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 222 globally 14
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 193 globally 46
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

32
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Transit Cost
Rank 226 globally 15
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 219 globally 24
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 223 globally 35
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 227 globally 34
Car Purchase Index
Rank 3 globally 92
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 227 globally 11
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 228 globally 25
36
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 229 globally 10
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 227 globally 30
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 171 globally 70
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 224 globally 26

Personal Services

4 indicators

18
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Haircut Cost
Rank 225 globally 15
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 226 globally 13
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 223 globally 30
Local Services Cost
Rank 226 globally 15
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83
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Logistics Performance
Rank 2 globally 96
Rail Network Density
Rank 1 globally 100
Airport Connectivity
Rank 2 globally 97
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
81
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Road Quality
Rank 4 globally 98
Traffic Congestion
Rank 123 globally 48
Road Density
Rank 34 globally 74
Traffic Deaths
Rank 10 globally 93
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 6 globally 93

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

84
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Power Outages
Rank 6 globally 99
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 54 globally 61
CO2 Intensity
Rank 10 globally 96
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 221 globally 56
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Broadband Speed
Rank 6 globally 95
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 10 globally 89
5G Coverage
Rank 6 globally 90

Public Transport

4 indicators

87
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Transit Coverage
Rank 4 globally 90
Transit Punctuality
Rank 2 globally 95
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 5 globally 82
Walkability Score
Rank 9 globally 80
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

68
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 16 globally 85
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 2 globally 76
Burnout Risk
Rank 11 globally 78
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

64
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 175 globally 46
Sunshine Hours
Rank 204 globally 56
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 118 globally 64
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 182 globally 58

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

49
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 2 globally 99
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 152 globally 42
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 111 globally 43

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

84
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 12 globally 89
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 59 globally 72
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 6 globally 92
Recovery Time
Rank 24 globally 88

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

81
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 6 globally 99
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 24 globally 54
Music & Nightlife
Rank 8 globally 78
Cinema Density
Rank 9 globally 86
Cultural Freedom
Rank 6 globally 90
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 29 globally 79
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 29 globally 60
Restaurant Density
Rank 27 globally 75
Street Food Scene
Rank 33 globally 58
Local Market Quality
Rank 19 globally 74
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 22 globally 71
Local Freshness
Rank 11 globally 86
Local Authenticity
Rank 30 globally 57

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

75
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 223 globally 0
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 4 globally 93
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 20 globally 91
Child Safety Score
Rank 5 globally 92
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 10 globally 60
Playground Density
Rank 6 globally 92

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

64
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 1 globally 90
Veterinary Quality
Rank 1 globally 92
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 227 globally 15
Pet Food Prices
Rank 228 globally 18
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 4 globally 88
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 17 globally 62
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 6 globally 85
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 15 globally 87
E-Government
Rank 27 globally 89
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 16 globally 87
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 7 globally 95
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 3 globally 99
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 1 globally 100
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 20 globally 83
Border Openness
Rank 3 globally 99
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 3 globally 96
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 213 globally 34
78
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 82 globally 45
Remote Work Legality
Rank 5 globally 88
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 27 globally 87
Remote Job Market
Rank 9 globally 91
Coworking Density
Rank 27 globally 78
Nomad Community
Rank 21 globally 78
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 5 globally 97
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 5 globally 98
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 9 globally 91
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 26 globally 81
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 7 globally 96
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 10 globally 94
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 80
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 7 globally 98
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 73 globally 73
Residence Status Stability
Rank 6 globally 97
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 1 globally 100
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

81
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 83 globally 63
Local Language Barrier
Rank 38 globally 73
Integration Ease
Rank 20 globally 84
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 7 globally 97
Expat Community Size
Rank 14 globally 77
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 10 globally 95
International Schools
Rank 5 globally 89
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 31 globally 81
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 9 globally 95
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 17 globally 88
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 10 globally 94
92
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 87
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 3 globally 92
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 8 globally 94
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 9 globally 94
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 8 globally 95
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 2 globally 99
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 4 globally 98
Accommodation Availability
Rank 10 globally 91
Booking & Transparency
Rank 6 globally 97

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

97
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 1 globally 100
Digital Travel Services
Rank 10 globally 93
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 1 globally 100
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 10 globally 94
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 12 globally 85
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 2 globally 97
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 9 globally 88
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 10 globally 91
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 182 globally 35
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 123 globally 60
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 29 globally 84

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

26
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Hotel Cost
Rank 225 globally 29
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 226 globally 33
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 227 globally 10
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 227 globally 21
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 220 globally 38
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 8 globally 96
Off-Season Usability
Rank 18 globally 88
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 2 globally 97
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 214 globally 72
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

90
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Press Freedom
Rank 14 globally 83
Democracy Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Personal Freedom
Rank 1 globally 90
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 7 globally 94

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

82
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 10 globally 83
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 55 globally 60
Education Expenditure
Rank 69 globally 87
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 75
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 23 globally 75
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 27 globally 67
Gini Index
Rank 42 globally 77
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 10 globally 85
Housing Support Score
Rank 17 globally 76
Social Mobility Score
Rank 15 globally 76
Social Cohesion
Rank 6 globally 88
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Gender Equality
Rank 7 globally 87
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 5 globally 94
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 5 globally 98
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 11 globally 95
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 8 globally 95

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

95
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 13 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 8 globally 96
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 10 globally 92
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 9 globally 95
Pride Culture
Rank 15 globally 88
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Disability Support Score
Rank 11 globally 92
Public Accessibility
Rank 2 globally 99
Digital Accessibility
Rank 6 globally 97
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 7 globally 95

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

79
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 8 globally 92
Secularization Score
Rank 15 globally 71
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 31 globally 52
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 12 globally 82

Demography

10 indicators

61
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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 141 globally 55
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 13 globally 80
Urbanization Rate
Rank 86 globally 69
Foreign Population Share
Rank 32 globally 85
Population Density
Rank 160 globally 49
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 158 globally 87
Single-Person Households
Rank 7 globally 84