Country profile

Thailand: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Thailand is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Food & Culinary Culture and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Roads & Traffic Infrastructure and Society & Freedom.

Overall rating 62.62 points
Global rank Rank 82 globally
Continental rank Rank 11 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 Thailand

Why is Thailand 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 Thailand?

Dining & Going Out, Food & Culinary Culture and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Roads & Traffic Infrastructure and Society & Freedom.

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

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 Thailand 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

Thailand is especially useful to compare with Vietnam, 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; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

Frequently asked questions: Thailand

Thailand: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 78 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Thailand: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 57 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 Thailand

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

61
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Homicide Rate
Rank 143 globally 84
Petty Crime Index
Rank 116 globally 55
Women's Safety
Rank 119 globally 57
Organized Crime
Rank 178 globally 41
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 157 globally 66
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 192 globally 59
Political Violence
Rank 187 globally 52
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 159 globally 78
Terrorism Risk
Rank 210 globally 47

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

54
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Flood Risk
Rank 218 globally 22
Storm Risk
Rank 88 globally 80
Earthquake Risk
Rank 85 globally 74
Drought Risk
Rank 178 globally 47
Wildfire Risk
Rank 181 globally 28
Landslide Risk
Rank 166 globally 41
Tsunami Risk
Rank 161 globally 47
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

58
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State Surveillance
Rank 135 globally 58
Internet Censorship
Rank 133 globally 61
Internet Freedom
Rank 150 globally 54
Data Protection Laws
Rank 99 globally 56
VPN Access
Rank 133 globally 66
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 151 globally 53
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Rule of Law
Rank 114 globally 52
Property Rights Security
Rank 116 globally 53
Corruption Perception
Rank 154 globally 34
Police Effectiveness
Rank 140 globally 52
Expropriation Risk
Rank 123 globally 55
Extradition Risk
Rank 140 globally 41

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

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Political Stability
Rank 164 globally 50
Economic Resilience
Rank 40 globally 72
Government Efficiency
Rank 114 globally 57
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 109 globally 58
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 35 globally 76
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 45 globally 80
Emergency Care
Rank 99 globally 63
Medicine Access
Rank 62 globally 73
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 95 globally 65
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 1 globally 90
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 21 globally 88
Doctor Density
Rank 170 globally 19
Hospital Beds
Rank 120 globally 40
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 68 globally 96
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 31 globally 75

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 184 globally 42
Noise Pollution
Rank 213 globally 32
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 109 globally 85
Sanitation
Rank 172 globally 38
Waste Management
Rank 128 globally 35
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Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 145 globally 67
Obesity Rate
Rank 62 globally 80
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 84 globally 54
Mental Health
Rank 135 globally 60
Suicide Rate
Rank 205 globally 37
Maternal Mortality
Rank 111 globally 64
Vaccination Rate
Rank 89 globally 92
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 158 globally 55
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 55 globally 84
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

75
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 157 globally 78
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 41 globally 78
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 179 globally 88
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 167 globally 53
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 45 globally 75
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 34 globally 72
Capital Market Depth
Rank 59 globally 71
Business Credit Access
Rank 87 globally 66
Investor Protection
Rank 130 globally 49
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 119 globally 55
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 13 globally 83
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 94 globally 62
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 74 globally 68

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 83 globally 48
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 54 globally 86
Fintech Development
Rank 75 globally 80
ATM Availability
Rank 25 globally 93
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 129 globally 48
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 101 globally 36
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

54
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 18 globally 74
Crypto Regulation
Rank 50 globally 69
Legal Status
Rank 55 globally 65
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 46 globally 29
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 212 globally 30
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 62 globally 22

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

52
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 135 globally 35
Transaction Costs
Rank 98 globally 70
Affordability
Rank 174 globally 45
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 103 globally 66
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 122 globally 56
Days to Register a Company
Rank 179 globally 38

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

74
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 102 globally 64
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 9 globally 99
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 136 globally 54
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 80
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 109 globally 59
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 119 globally 83
Central Bank Independence
Rank 61 globally 74
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 35 globally 78
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 73 globally 82
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 125 globally 37
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 86 globally 45
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 4 globally 98
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 208 globally 47
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 134 globally 58
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 121 globally 35
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

68
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 114 globally 44
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 107 globally 58
Electricity Cost
Rank 81 globally 80
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

56
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 192 globally 25
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 137 globally 49
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 103 globally 61
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 16 globally 93
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 124 globally 57
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 145 globally 52
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 74 globally 78

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 37 globally 99
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

78
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Transit Cost
Rank 119 globally 89
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 98 globally 94
Car Purchase Index
Rank 109 globally 9
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 55 globally 75
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 49 globally 84
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 54 globally 92
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 5 globally 85

Personal Services

4 indicators

89
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Haircut Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 76 globally 91
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 47 globally 92
Local Services Cost
Rank 84 globally 84
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54
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Logistics Performance
Rank 45 globally 57
Rail Network Density
Rank 70 globally 34
Airport Connectivity
Rank 43 globally 69
Port Connectivity
Rank 27 globally 52
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Road Quality
Rank 50 globally 69
Traffic Congestion
Rank 215 globally 28
Road Density
Rank 106 globally 58
Traffic Deaths
Rank 228 globally 10
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 75 globally 19

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

73
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Power Outages
Rank 62 globally 94
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 116 globally 41
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 57 globally 73
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 120 globally 37
Mobile Speed
Rank 74 globally 65
5G Coverage
Rank 56 globally 45

Public Transport

4 indicators

53
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Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 67 globally 62
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 77 globally 20
Walkability Score
Rank 42 globally 65
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

46
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 206 globally 32
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 226 globally 20
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 95 globally 61
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 14 globally 68

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

71
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 107 globally 63
Sunshine Hours
Rank 91 globally 84
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 100 globally 83

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

68
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Beach Quality
Rank 22 globally 87
Mountain Access
Rank 79 globally 51
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 104 globally 61
Biodiversity Index
Rank 33 globally 82
Forest Cover
Rank 86 globally 52

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 54 globally 61
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 76 globally 68
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 55
Recovery Time
Rank 202 globally 53

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 57 globally 35
Music & Nightlife
Rank 28 globally 65
Cinema Density
Rank 71 globally 30
Cultural Freedom
Rank 134 globally 48
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 58 globally 73
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 5 globally 92
Restaurant Density
Rank 8 globally 92
Street Food Scene
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Market Quality
Rank 5 globally 93
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 18 globally 75
Local Freshness
Rank 7 globally 87
Local Authenticity
Rank 6 globally 90

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 77 globally 28
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

57
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 64 globally 70
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 109 globally 40
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 79 globally 76
E-Government
Rank 95 globally 76
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 111 globally 62
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 113 globally 61
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 60 globally 61
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 115 globally 60
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 124 globally 55
Visa Application Ease
Rank 110 globally 66
Border Openness
Rank 125 globally 61
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 74 globally 68
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 6 globally 97
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 25 globally 73
Remote Work Legality
Rank 52 globally 70
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 136 globally 61
Remote Job Market
Rank 73 globally 70
Coworking Density
Rank 2 globally 99
Nomad Community
Rank 3 globally 98
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 99 globally 58
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 65
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 99 globally 67
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 134 globally 55
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 56
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 109 globally 60
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 147 globally 55
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 107 globally 67
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 126 globally 58
Residence Status Stability
Rank 111 globally 63
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 97 globally 65
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 145 globally 31
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 204 globally 35
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

53
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 160 globally 36
Local Language Barrier
Rank 149 globally 47
Integration Ease
Rank 84 globally 69
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 139 globally 56
Expat Community Size
Rank 61 globally 51
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 156 globally 52
International Schools
Rank 19 globally 68
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 65 globally 72
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 95 globally 55
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 68 globally 69
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 61
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 77 globally 68
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 76 globally 55
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 84 globally 64
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 106 globally 59
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 85 globally 67
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 73 globally 67
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 85 globally 67
Accommodation Availability
Rank 39 globally 75
Booking & Transparency
Rank 94 globally 67

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

71
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 53 globally 66
Digital Travel Services
Rank 66 globally 72
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 74 globally 79
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 102 globally 68
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 45 globally 64
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 29 globally 86
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 29 globally 82
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 16 globally 86
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 32 globally 88
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 15 globally 86
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 62 globally 75

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

87
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Hotel Cost
Rank 83 globally 88
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 83 globally 89
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 89 globally 88
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 100 globally 87
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 103 globally 80
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 22 globally 86
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 60 globally 74
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 22 globally 88
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

42
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Press Freedom
Rank 169 globally 38
Democracy Index
Rank 164 globally 39
Personal Freedom
Rank 146 globally 58
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 168 globally 29

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

61
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 138 globally 94
PISA Score
Rank 123 globally 37
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 95 globally 49
Education Expenditure
Rank 179 globally 52
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 156 globally 23
Gini Index
Rank 159 globally 49
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 32 globally 75
Housing Support Score
Rank 107 globally 42
Social Mobility Score
Rank 93 globally 51
Social Cohesion
Rank 104 globally 56
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Gender Equality
Rank 139 globally 52
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 141 globally 50
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 93 globally 56
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 78 globally 60
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 83 globally 59

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

65
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 55 globally 88
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 76 globally 55
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 75 globally 59
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 72 globally 59
Pride Culture
Rank 66 globally 62
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Disability Support Score
Rank 107 globally 49
Public Accessibility
Rank 96 globally 52
Digital Accessibility
Rank 95 globally 56
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 115 globally 55

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

59
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 116 globally 76
Secularization Score
Rank 110 globally 43
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 150 globally 30
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 126 globally 65

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 184 globally 35
Population Growth
Rank 173 globally 26
Net Migration Rate
Rank 89 globally 50
Urbanization Rate
Rank 150 globally 45
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 145 globally 54
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37