Country profile

Tajikistan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Tajikistan 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 Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Society & Freedom.

Overall rating 52.45 points
Global rank Rank 170 globally
Continental rank Rank 35 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 Tajikistan

Why is Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Basic Infrastructure & Logistics and Society & Freedom.

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

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 Tajikistan 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

Tajikistan 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; social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Tajikistan

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 47 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 127 globally 52
Women's Safety
Rank 148 globally 51
Organized Crime
Rank 171 globally 43
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 157 globally 66
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 165 globally 76
Political Violence
Rank 159 globally 70
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 153 globally 79
Terrorism Risk
Rank 189 globally 74

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

55
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Flood Risk
Rank 119 globally 46
Storm Risk
Rank 108 globally 75
Earthquake Risk
Rank 209 globally 22
Drought Risk
Rank 179 globally 46
Wildfire Risk
Rank 61 globally 71
Landslide Risk
Rank 225 globally 20
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

26
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State Surveillance
Rank 202 globally 24
Internet Censorship
Rank 204 globally 24
Internet Freedom
Rank 202 globally 28
Data Protection Laws
Rank 208 globally 22
VPN Access
Rank 205 globally 26
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 189 globally 47
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Rule of Law
Rank 195 globally 32
Property Rights Security
Rank 199 globally 28
Corruption Perception
Rank 210 globally 20
Police Effectiveness
Rank 175 globally 44
Expropriation Risk
Rank 184 globally 28
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

46
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Political Stability
Rank 182 globally 45
Economic Resilience
Rank 179 globally 50
Government Efficiency
Rank 188 globally 39
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 155 globally 49
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

51
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 143 globally 53
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 189 globally 47
Emergency Care
Rank 150 globally 51
Medicine Access
Rank 174 globally 50
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 157 globally 49
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 56
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 215 globally 22
Doctor Density
Rank 109 globally 52
Hospital Beds
Rank 46 globally 58
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 158 globally 80
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 164 globally 40

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 198 globally 29
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 53 globally 56
Tap Water Safety
Rank 150 globally 69
Sanitation
Rank 172 globally 38
Waste Management
Rank 199 globally 11
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Life Expectancy
Rank 147 globally 63
Infectious Diseases
Rank 152 globally 65
Obesity Rate
Rank 120 globally 71
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 164 globally 29
Mental Health
Rank 142 globally 59
Suicide Rate
Rank 32 globally 87
Maternal Mortality
Rank 58 globally 81
Vaccination Rate
Rank 22 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 1 globally 95
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 124 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

71
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 80 globally 88
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 39 globally 85
Social Security Burden
Rank 185 globally 52
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 140 globally 73
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 128 globally 75
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 163 globally 54
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 89 globally 44
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 132 globally 62
Capital Market Depth
Rank 149 globally 57
Business Credit Access
Rank 172 globally 48
Investor Protection
Rank 202 globally 27
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 201 globally 34
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 154 globally 44
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 150 globally 46

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

61
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 169 globally 27
Banking Stability
Rank 151 globally 70
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 171 globally 74
Fintech Development
Rank 135 globally 51
ATM Availability
Rank 150 globally 64
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

26
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 180 globally 18
Crypto Regulation
Rank 167 globally 28
Legal Status
Rank 178 globally 28
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 192 globally 7
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 87 globally 76
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 175 globally 6

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

62
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 7 globally 90
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 43
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 165 globally 48
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 204 globally 43
Days to Register a Company
Rank 134 globally 49

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

58
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 186 globally 34
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 174 globally 71
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 202 globally 30
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 93
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 178 globally 48
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 175 globally 67
Central Bank Independence
Rank 186 globally 53
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 57 globally 71
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 32 globally 90
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 188 globally 13
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 178 globally 15
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 141 globally 68
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 10 globally 95
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 168 globally 44
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 214 globally 8
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

81
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 27 globally 68
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 21 globally 79
Electricity Cost
Rank 11 globally 97
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 162 globally 82
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

99
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 2 globally 98
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 2 globally 99
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 1 globally 100
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 3 globally 94
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 1 globally 100
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 5 globally 98

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

98
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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 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

85
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 26 globally 84
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 8 globally 99
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 1 globally 100
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 4 globally 99
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Internet Cost
Rank 32 globally 84
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 13 globally 98
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 19 globally 99
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 25 globally 78

Personal Services

4 indicators

86
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Haircut Cost
Rank 15 globally 93
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 1 globally 100
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 179 globally 56
Local Services Cost
Rank 15 globally 95
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21
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 63 globally 38
Airport Connectivity
Rank 153 globally 26
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
44
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Road Quality
Rank 155 globally 36
Traffic Congestion
Rank 63 globally 62
Road Density
Rank 137 globally 53
Traffic Deaths
Rank 158 globally 55
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

91
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 55 globally 70
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 5 globally 98
CO2 Intensity
Rank 6 globally 99
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 161 globally 35
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 185 globally 3
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

31
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Transit Coverage
Rank 150 globally 32
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 181 globally 40
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

50
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 49 globally 80
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 151 globally 53
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

70
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 179 globally 45
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 185 globally 78
Seasonal Variation
Rank 219 globally 44

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

50
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 7 globally 89
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 74 globally 75
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 196 globally 4

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

40
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 134 globally 33
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 178 globally 43
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 25
Recovery Time
Rank 158 globally 61

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 200 globally 22
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 211 globally 18
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 99 globally 66
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 182 globally 23
Restaurant Density
Rank 177 globally 26
Street Food Scene
Rank 180 globally 24
Local Market Quality
Rank 154 globally 36
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 169 globally 23
Local Freshness
Rank 145 globally 42
Local Authenticity
Rank 199 globally 23

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

41
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 13 globally 99
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 169 globally 45
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 172 globally 28

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 11 globally 78
Pet Food Prices
Rank 3 globally 75
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 156 globally 42
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 163 globally 35
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 183 globally 45
E-Government
Rank 159 globally 56
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 174 globally 47
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 171 globally 44
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 187 globally 23
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 170 globally 45
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 169 globally 48
Border Openness
Rank 181 globally 34
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 170 globally 36
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 177 globally 29
Remote Work Legality
Rank 189 globally 40
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 166 globally 51
Remote Job Market
Rank 178 globally 43
Coworking Density
Rank 155 globally 30
Nomad Community
Rank 183 globally 20
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 185 globally 30
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 184 globally 41
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 181 globally 47
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 175 globally 47
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 178 globally 42
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 169 globally 43
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 45
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 182 globally 40
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 185 globally 38
Residence Status Stability
Rank 186 globally 42
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 182 globally 40
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 186 globally 18
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

35
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 200 globally 23
Local Language Barrier
Rank 195 globally 33
Integration Ease
Rank 204 globally 46
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 204 globally 40
Expat Community Size
Rank 152 globally 29
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 204 globally 39
International Schools
Rank 181 globally 33
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 209 globally 28
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 207 globally 18
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 201 globally 25
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 19
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 35
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 153 globally 41
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 172 globally 42
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 176 globally 39
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 166 globally 49
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Hotel Quality
Rank 178 globally 37
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 181 globally 37
Accommodation Availability
Rank 175 globally 33
Booking & Transparency
Rank 182 globally 40

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

45
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 155 globally 37
Digital Travel Services
Rank 168 globally 44
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 158 globally 56
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 189 globally 42
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 180 globally 31
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 183 globally 41
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 189 globally 33
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 214 globally 21
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 203 globally 34
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 117 globally 62

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
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Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 47 globally 94
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 165 globally 61
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 160 globally 57
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

22
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Press Freedom
Rank 217 globally 20
Democracy Index
Rank 218 globally 18
Personal Freedom
Rank 214 globally 38
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 214 globally 10

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

63
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 126 globally 36
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 135 globally 32
Education Expenditure
Rank 69 globally 87
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 159 globally 20
Gini Index
Rank 4 globally 97
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 144 globally 25
Housing Support Score
Rank 152 globally 29
Social Mobility Score
Rank 136 globally 41
Social Cohesion
Rank 187 globally 38
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Gender Equality
Rank 198 globally 37
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 201 globally 33
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 208 globally 21
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 208 globally 18
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 206 globally 22

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

12
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 205 globally 8
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 203 globally 14
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 200 globally 16
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 207 globally 12
Pride Culture
Rank 200 globally 10
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Disability Support Score
Rank 177 globally 29
Public Accessibility
Rank 189 globally 28
Digital Accessibility
Rank 185 globally 28
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 169 globally 39

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

25
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 195 globally 29
Secularization Score
Rank 190 globally 19
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 197 globally 18
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 189 globally 27

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 133 globally 63
Population Growth
Rank 46 globally 64
Net Migration Rate
Rank 176 globally 37
Urbanization Rate
Rank 204 globally 15
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 86 globally 62
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 131 globally 50
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14