Country profile

Tanzania: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Tanzania is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Social System & Social Cohesion and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

Overall rating 52.01 points
Global rank Rank 173 globally
Continental rank Rank 21 in Africa

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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 Tanzania

Why is Tanzania especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Tanzania?

Dining & Going Out, Personal Services 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 social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Social System & Social Cohesion and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

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

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 Tanzania 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

Tanzania 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Tanzania

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

55
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Homicide Rate
Rank 127 globally 86
Petty Crime Index
Rank 157 globally 45
Women's Safety
Rank 159 globally 48
Organized Crime
Rank 174 globally 42
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 157 globally 66
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 168 globally 75
Political Violence
Rank 184 globally 54
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 134 globally 83
Terrorism Risk
Rank 167 globally 91

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

58
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Flood Risk
Rank 96 globally 51
Storm Risk
Rank 59 globally 88
Earthquake Risk
Rank 129 globally 63
Drought Risk
Rank 158 globally 54
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 129 globally 48
Tsunami Risk
Rank 108 globally 66
Volcano Risk
Rank 197 globally 51

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

47
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State Surveillance
Rank 165 globally 48
Internet Censorship
Rank 168 globally 49
Internet Freedom
Rank 161 globally 49
Data Protection Laws
Rank 177 globally 31
VPN Access
Rank 170 globally 54
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 157 globally 52
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Rule of Law
Rank 164 globally 41
Property Rights Security
Rank 155 globally 44
Corruption Perception
Rank 123 globally 41
Police Effectiveness
Rank 157 globally 49
Expropriation Risk
Rank 147 globally 48
Extradition Risk
Rank 70 globally 49

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

52
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Political Stability
Rank 158 globally 51
Economic Resilience
Rank 117 globally 60
Government Efficiency
Rank 164 globally 46
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 162 globally 48
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

45
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 180 globally 42
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 172 globally 54
Emergency Care
Rank 184 globally 40
Medicine Access
Rank 181 globally 48
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 181 globally 42
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 168 globally 51
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 130 globally 65
Doctor Density
Rank 211 globally 5
Hospital Beds
Rank 191 globally 17
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 203 globally 51
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 160 globally 55
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 153 globally 23
Tap Water Safety
Rank 208 globally 36
Sanitation
Rank 188 globally 33
Waste Management
Rank 207 globally 8
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Life Expectancy
Rank 185 globally 49
Infectious Diseases
Rank 206 globally 34
Obesity Rate
Rank 31 globally 86
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 179 globally 24
Mental Health
Rank 185 globally 52
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 204 globally 25
Vaccination Rate
Rank 170 globally 82
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 152 globally 56
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 100 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 36 globally 93
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 122 globally 71
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 114 globally 65
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 105 globally 28
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 161 globally 56
Business Credit Access
Rank 150 globally 53
Investor Protection
Rank 156 globally 42
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 157 globally 43
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 67 globally 75
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 160 globally 43
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 139 globally 49

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

59
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 150 globally 32
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 129 globally 79
Fintech Development
Rank 140 globally 49
ATM Availability
Rank 204 globally 27
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

33
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 86 globally 35
Crypto Regulation
Rank 146 globally 34
Legal Status
Rank 150 globally 37
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 105 globally 16
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 117 globally 64
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 117 globally 10

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

57
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 28 globally 79
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 177 globally 43
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 179 globally 38

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

66
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 195 globally 29
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 89 globally 90
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 82 globally 68
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 138 globally 55
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 153 globally 74
Central Bank Independence
Rank 114 globally 66
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 78 globally 68
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 70
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 188 globally 13
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 169 globally 18
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 96
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 23 globally 89
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 175 globally 40
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 194 globally 12
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

82
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 34 globally 65
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 9 globally 86
Electricity Cost
Rank 56 globally 87
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

90
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 19 globally 88
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 41 globally 86
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 13 globally 96
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 51 globally 82
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 23 globally 86
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 22 globally 96
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 12 globally 95

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

97
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 37 globally 99
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 7 globally 96
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

77
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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 107 globally 65
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 126 globally 82
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 47 globally 97
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 58 globally 95
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 44 globally 86
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 32 globally 95
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 57 globally 94
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 30 globally 77

Personal Services

4 indicators

96
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 17 globally 99
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Local Services Cost
Rank 22 globally 94
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24
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 139 globally 31
Port Connectivity
Rank 74 globally 28
34
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Road Quality
Rank 155 globally 36
Traffic Congestion
Rank 149 globally 44
Road Density
Rank 192 globally 45
Traffic Deaths
Rank 212 globally 27
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 161 globally 4

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

54
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Power Outages
Rank 183 globally 41
Electrification Rate
Rank 201 globally 32
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 106 globally 50
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 26 globally 80
CO2 Intensity
Rank 62 globally 57
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 161 globally 35
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 200 globally 1
Mobile Speed
Rank 155 globally 42
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

31
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Transit Coverage
Rank 152 globally 30
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 21 globally 93
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 184 globally 45
Burnout Risk
Rank 173 globally 40
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

84
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 18 globally 80
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 83 globally 69
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 89 globally 88

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

80
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 36 globally 71
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 25 globally 84
Forest Cover
Rank 56 globally 67

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

45
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 175 globally 22
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 70 globally 70
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 26
Recovery Time
Rank 149 globally 62

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 47 globally 38
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 73 globally 70
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 116 globally 37
Restaurant Density
Rank 130 globally 40
Street Food Scene
Rank 107 globally 41
Local Market Quality
Rank 108 globally 48
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 146 globally 30
Local Freshness
Rank 114 globally 51
Local Authenticity
Rank 112 globally 38

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

36
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 189 globally 43
Child Safety Score
Rank 182 globally 40
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 178 globally 25
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 11 globally 78
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 156 globally 28
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 153 globally 38
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 153 globally 60
E-Government
Rank 183 globally 44
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 169 globally 48
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 181 globally 41
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 160 globally 32
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 177 globally 42
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 165 globally 50
Border Openness
Rank 164 globally 45
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 162 globally 40
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 156 globally 33
Remote Work Legality
Rank 180 globally 42
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 158 globally 53
Remote Job Market
Rank 157 globally 48
Coworking Density
Rank 133 globally 36
Nomad Community
Rank 144 globally 32
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 172 globally 33
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 164 globally 48
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 53
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 164 globally 49
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 50
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 180 globally 39
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 159 globally 50
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 162 globally 49
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 164 globally 47
Residence Status Stability
Rank 155 globally 53
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 158 globally 48
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 155 globally 27
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 207 globally 25
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 77 globally 64
Local Language Barrier
Rank 93 globally 63
Integration Ease
Rank 146 globally 58
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 149 globally 54
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 133 globally 59
International Schools
Rank 128 globally 42
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 178 globally 39
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 180 globally 27
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 184 globally 32
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 30
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 43
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 124 globally 46
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 162 globally 44
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 169 globally 40
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 52
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 181 globally 35
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 168 globally 41
Accommodation Availability
Rank 154 globally 39
Booking & Transparency
Rank 169 globally 43

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

46
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 162 globally 35
Digital Travel Services
Rank 168 globally 44
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 53
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 157 globally 52
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 117 globally 44
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 154 globally 50
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 23 globally 84
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 147 globally 43
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 70
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 112 globally 64
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 18 globally 87

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

92
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Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 47 globally 94
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 18 globally 94
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 92 globally 88
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 158 globally 62
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 182 globally 52
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

44
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Press Freedom
Rank 183 globally 32
Democracy Index
Rank 155 globally 43
Personal Freedom
Rank 161 globally 54
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 154 globally 40

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 184 globally 78
PISA Score
Rank 192 globally 8
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 205 globally 9
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 201 globally 50
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 192 globally 16
Social Mobility Score
Rank 188 globally 23
Social Cohesion
Rank 182 globally 40
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Gender Equality
Rank 149 globally 50
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 157 globally 45
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 165 globally 34
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 170 globally 30
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 169 globally 33

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

19
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 175 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 178 globally 23
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 179 globally 20
Pride Culture
Rank 180 globally 16
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Disability Support Score
Rank 189 globally 25
Public Accessibility
Rank 183 globally 31
Digital Accessibility
Rank 179 globally 30
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 181 globally 34

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

49
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 164 globally 58
Secularization Score
Rank 175 globally 31
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 45 globally 50
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 171 globally 51

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 12 globally 93
Fertility Rate
Rank 197 globally 33
Population Growth
Rank 6 globally 80
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 189 globally 26
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 84 globally 63
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 188 globally 12