Country profile

Syria: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Syria is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health, while Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out and Food & Basic Goods 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, Welcome Culture for Foreigners and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 36.88 points
Global rank Rank 222 globally
Continental rank Rank 46 in Asia

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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 Syria

Why is Syria especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Costs and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Syria?

Vacation Costs, Dining & Going Out and Food & Basic Goods 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, Welcome Culture for Foreigners and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

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

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 Syria 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

Syria 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 healthcare and medical protection 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

  • Syria vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 77 points better on Relocation & Residency than Syria.
  • Syria vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 75 points better on Relocation & Residency than Syria.
  • Syria vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 75 points better on Relocation & Residency than Syria.
  • Syria vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 80 points better on Relocation & Residency than Syria.
  • Syria vs. United States
    United States performs about 72 points better on Relocation & Residency than Syria.

All ratings and indicators for Syria

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

47
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Homicide Rate
Rank 91 globally 91
Petty Crime Index
Rank 219 globally 28
Women's Safety
Rank 223 globally 16
Organized Crime
Rank 225 globally 28
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 226 globally 18
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 222 globally 14
Political Violence
Rank 225 globally 9
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 227 globally 14
Terrorism Risk
Rank 224 globally 25

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

52
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Flood Risk
Rank 164 globally 39
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 174 globally 42
Drought Risk
Rank 211 globally 20
Wildfire Risk
Rank 174 globally 35
Landslide Risk
Rank 139 globally 46
Tsunami Risk
Rank 132 globally 54
Volcano Risk
Rank 133 globally 91

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

11
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State Surveillance
Rank 223 globally 10
Internet Censorship
Rank 225 globally 8
Internet Freedom
Rank 225 globally 12
Data Protection Laws
Rank 226 globally 10
VPN Access
Rank 225 globally 8
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 220 globally 37
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Rule of Law
Rank 224 globally 8
Property Rights Security
Rank 225 globally 6
Corruption Perception
Rank 222 globally 14
Police Effectiveness
Rank 225 globally 11
Expropriation Risk
Rank 223 globally 0
Extradition Risk
Rank 202 globally 32

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

12
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Political Stability
Rank 227 globally 3
Economic Resilience
Rank 228 globally 4
Government Efficiency
Rank 225 globally 12
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 179 globally 38
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 224 globally 18
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 224 globally 28
Emergency Care
Rank 219 globally 18
Medicine Access
Rank 226 globally 16
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 221 globally 14
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 226 globally 4
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 225 globally 9
Doctor Density
Rank 124 globally 45
Hospital Beds
Rank 160 globally 27
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 194 globally 55
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 222 globally 14

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 158 globally 56
Noise Pollution
Rank 213 globally 32
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 135 globally 75
Sanitation
Rank 122 globally 65
Waste Management
Rank 204 globally 9
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Life Expectancy
Rank 139 globally 64
Infectious Diseases
Rank 101 globally 77
Obesity Rate
Rank 181 globally 59
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 155 globally 35
Mental Health
Rank 176 globally 54
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 88 globally 74
Vaccination Rate
Rank 187 globally 76
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 1 globally 95
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 85 globally 80
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

78
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 24 globally 95
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 68 globally 71
Social Security Burden
Rank 133 globally 69
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 92 globally 44
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 197 globally 40
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 105 globally 28
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 214 globally 43
Capital Market Depth
Rank 210 globally 39
Business Credit Access
Rank 223 globally 20
Investor Protection
Rank 225 globally 8
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 224 globally 15
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 207 globally 49
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 218 globally 25
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 228 globally 12

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

28
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 223 globally 8
Banking Stability
Rank 224 globally 20
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 227 globally 23
Fintech Development
Rank 225 globally 3
ATM Availability
Rank 189 globally 35
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 202 globally 32
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

21
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 221 globally 8
Crypto Regulation
Rank 216 globally 18
Legal Status
Rank 219 globally 14
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 217 globally 4
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 214 globally 3

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

33
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 215 globally 32
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 220 globally 18
39
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 86 globally 45
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 193 globally 33
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 218 globally 37
Days to Register a Company
Rank 170 globally 40

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

47
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 188 globally 32
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 202 globally 43
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 132 globally 55
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 196 globally 62
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 224 globally 29
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 190 globally 55
Central Bank Independence
Rank 222 globally 23
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 16 globally 89
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 76
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 220 globally 5
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 203 globally 8
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 201 globally 39
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 196 globally 52
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 227 globally 10
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 224 globally 5
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

82
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 19 globally 69
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 49 globally 74
Electricity Cost
Rank 3 globally 99
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 153 globally 88
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

91
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 36 globally 79
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 8 globally 97
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 26 globally 92
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 16 globally 93
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 52 globally 78
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 31 globally 94
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 5 globally 98

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

91
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 205 globally 36
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

84
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 8 globally 92
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 115 globally 90
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 153 globally 69
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 191 globally 59
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 145 globally 52

Personal Services

4 indicators

89
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Haircut Cost
Rank 44 globally 90
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 43 globally 96
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 105 globally 80
Local Services Cost
Rank 44 globally 91
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 70 globally 34
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
41
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Road Quality
Rank 203 globally 22
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 104 globally 59
Traffic Deaths
Rank 140 globally 63
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 203 globally 21
Electrification Rate
Rank 171 globally 80
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 121 globally 39
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 154 globally 17
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

30
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Transit Coverage
Rank 150 globally 32
Transit Punctuality
Rank 211 globally 38
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

38
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 226 globally 30
Burnout Risk
Rank 228 globally 18
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

73
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 160 globally 51
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 21 globally 86
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 207 globally 61
Seasonal Variation
Rank 195 globally 54

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

31
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Beach Quality
Rank 150 globally 43
Mountain Access
Rank 88 globally 45
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 222 globally 2
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 196 globally 4

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

25
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 181 globally 20
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 220 globally 21
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 213 globally 16
Recovery Time
Rank 221 globally 48

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

21
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 224 globally 12
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 225 globally 8
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 99 globally 66
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 149 globally 30
Restaurant Density
Rank 172 globally 27
Street Food Scene
Rank 169 globally 27
Local Market Quality
Rank 167 globally 31
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 165 globally 24
Local Freshness
Rank 173 globally 33
Local Authenticity
Rank 129 globally 33

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

37
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 50
Child Safety Score
Rank 199 globally 32
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

33
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 211 globally 20
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 59 globally 70
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 214 globally 12
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 225 globally 4
E-Government
Rank 202 globally 37
Visa Processing Time
Rank 226 globally 9
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 219 globally 23
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 218 globally 18
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 219 globally 10
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 223 globally 22
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 224 globally 2
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 224 globally 3
Remote Work Legality
Rank 228 globally 5
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 228 globally 5
Remote Job Market
Rank 228 globally 4
Coworking Density
Rank 228 globally 5
Nomad Community
Rank 226 globally 5
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 228 globally 5
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 0
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 6
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 223 globally 11
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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 228 globally 2
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 161 globally 80
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 217 globally 15
Local Language Barrier
Rank 225 globally 8
Integration Ease
Rank 225 globally 2
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 225 globally 5
Expat Community Size
Rank 224 globally 2
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 226 globally 6
International Schools
Rank 222 globally 4
3
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 226 globally 3
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 227 globally 2
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 225 globally 3
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 3
11
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 224 globally 6
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 218 globally 15
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 223 globally 13
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 221 globally 13
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 228 globally 7
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 188 globally 32
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 221 globally 17
Accommodation Availability
Rank 186 globally 31
Booking & Transparency
Rank 221 globally 18

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

24
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 194 globally 27
Digital Travel Services
Rank 216 globally 30
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 227 globally 18
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 220 globally 21
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 185 globally 30
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 217 globally 26
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 218 globally 32
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 219 globally 22
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 194 globally 32
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 210 globally 32
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 220 globally 28

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

94
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Hotel Cost
Rank 27 globally 95
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 16 globally 97
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 18 globally 94
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 224 globally 66
Off-Season Usability
Rank 220 globally 47
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 217 globally 44
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 191 globally 76
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

16
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Press Freedom
Rank 225 globally 14
Democracy Index
Rank 226 globally 14
Personal Freedom
Rank 225 globally 28
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 224 globally 7

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

58
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 164 globally 87
PISA Score
Rank 164 globally 20
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 118 globally 40
Education Expenditure
Rank 72 globally 85
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 186 globally 18
Social Mobility Score
Rank 184 globally 25
Social Cohesion
Rank 225 globally 15
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Gender Equality
Rank 226 globally 15
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 226 globally 9
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 227 globally 4
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 227 globally 3
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 225 globally 4

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

4
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 197 globally 9
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 227 globally 3
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 226 globally 2
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 216 globally 4
Pride Culture
Rank 216 globally 2
13
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Disability Support Score
Rank 218 globally 12
Public Accessibility
Rank 222 globally 11
Digital Accessibility
Rank 219 globally 11
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 217 globally 20

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

12
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 221 globally 11
Secularization Score
Rank 216 globally 9
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 192 globally 20
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 217 globally 12

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 213 globally 10
Net Migration Rate
Rank 223 globally 17
Urbanization Rate
Rank 143 globally 47
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 116 globally 58
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 182 globally 43
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 210 globally 83
Single-Person Households
Rank 188 globally 12