Country profile

Gambia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Gambia 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 Personal Services, Dining & Going Out 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 Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Religion & Worldviews and Social System & Social Cohesion.

Overall rating 49.90 points
Global rank Rank 182 globally
Continental rank Rank 26 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 Gambia

Why is Gambia 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 Gambia?

Personal Services, Dining & Going Out 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 Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Religion & Worldviews and Social System & Social Cohesion.

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

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 Gambia 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

Gambia 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; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Gambia

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 145 globally 84
Petty Crime Index
Rank 116 globally 55
Women's Safety
Rank 133 globally 54
Organized Crime
Rank 104 globally 53
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 129 globally 75
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 99 globally 81
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 94 globally 88
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

72
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Flood Risk
Rank 104 globally 49
Storm Risk
Rank 52 globally 90
Earthquake Risk
Rank 11 globally 93
Drought Risk
Rank 84 globally 70
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Tsunami Risk
Rank 80 globally 79
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

52
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State Surveillance
Rank 146 globally 54
Internet Censorship
Rank 143 globally 58
Internet Freedom
Rank 143 globally 55
Data Protection Laws
Rank 177 globally 31
VPN Access
Rank 149 globally 61
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 134 globally 55
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Rule of Law
Rank 154 globally 43
Property Rights Security
Rank 163 globally 42
Corruption Perception
Rank 136 globally 39
Police Effectiveness
Rank 146 globally 50
Expropriation Risk
Rank 140 globally 50
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

49
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Political Stability
Rank 124 globally 60
Economic Resilience
Rank 176 globally 51
Government Efficiency
Rank 176 globally 43
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 187 globally 34
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

42
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 186 globally 40
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 187 globally 48
Emergency Care
Rank 187 globally 39
Medicine Access
Rank 183 globally 47
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 184 globally 41
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 185 globally 46
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 155 globally 58
Doctor Density
Rank 215 globally 4
Hospital Beds
Rank 173 globally 21
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 194 globally 55
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 210 globally 18

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 214 globally 0
Noise Pollution
Rank 148 globally 48
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 173 globally 54
Sanitation
Rank 187 globally 34
Waste Management
Rank 137 globally 31
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Life Expectancy
Rank 197 globally 46
Infectious Diseases
Rank 192 globally 41
Obesity Rate
Rank 42 globally 85
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 188 globally 21
Mental Health
Rank 169 globally 55
Suicide Rate
Rank 119 globally 56
Maternal Mortality
Rank 210 globally 20
Vaccination Rate
Rank 171 globally 81
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 16 globally 87
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 109 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 27 globally 94
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 25 globally 93
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 137 globally 68
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 195 globally 42
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 169 globally 8
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 144 globally 61
Capital Market Depth
Rank 170 globally 53
Business Credit Access
Rank 172 globally 48
Investor Protection
Rank 149 globally 44
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 138 globally 48
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 178 globally 62
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 199 globally 34
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 157 globally 44

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

58
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 159 globally 28
Banking Stability
Rank 80 globally 78
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 169 globally 37
ATM Availability
Rank 189 globally 35
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 98 globally 52
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 163 globally 22
Crypto Regulation
Rank 151 globally 32
Legal Status
Rank 156 globally 34
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 168 globally 9
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 166 globally 48
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

68
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 111 globally 50
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 160 globally 33
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 226 globally 4
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 195 globally 46
Days to Register a Company
Rank 183 globally 37

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

54
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 200 globally 26
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 201 globally 45
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 173 globally 42
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 52
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 180 globally 55
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 90 globally 65
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 147 globally 65
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 204 globally 9
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 193 globally 10
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 134 globally 70
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 197 globally 28
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 205 globally 9
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

76
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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 142 globally 59
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

87
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 36 globally 79
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 41 globally 86
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 33 globally 89
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 28 globally 88
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 36 globally 81
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 37 globally 92
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 37 globally 99
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 25 globally 98
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 37 globally 92
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 8 globally 99
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 18 globally 98
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 133 globally 55
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 96 globally 89
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 36 globally 76

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 1 globally 100
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 19 globally 95
Local Services Cost
Rank 22 globally 94
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
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Road Quality
Rank 168 globally 35
Traffic Congestion
Rank 74 globally 60
Road Density
Rank 123 globally 56
Traffic Deaths
Rank 150 globally 58
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 203 globally 21
Electrification Rate
Rank 189 globally 50
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 169 globally 15
CO2 Intensity
Rank 162 globally 30
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 200 globally 1
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

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

51
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 70 globally 70
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 168 globally 48
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

76
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 148 globally 54
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 46 globally 91
Rainy Days
Rank 41 globally 79
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 195 globally 72
Seasonal Variation
Rank 105 globally 81

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

37
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Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 66
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 179 globally 26
Biodiversity Index
Rank 145 globally 55
Forest Cover
Rank 139 globally 30

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

33
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 202 globally 36
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 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 110 globally 16
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 139 globally 45
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 149 globally 30
Restaurant Density
Rank 156 globally 31
Street Food Scene
Rank 134 globally 33
Local Market Quality
Rank 141 globally 40
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 165 globally 24
Local Freshness
Rank 145 globally 42
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

37
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 13 globally 99
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 189 globally 43
Child Safety Score
Rank 177 globally 42
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 179 globally 22
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 163 globally 35
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 159 globally 59
E-Government
Rank 196 globally 39
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 189 globally 43
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 192 globally 37
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 185 globally 24
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 190 globally 37
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 169 globally 48
Border Openness
Rank 151 globally 48
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 174 globally 35
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 169 globally 31
Remote Work Legality
Rank 204 globally 34
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 209 globally 37
Remote Job Market
Rank 173 globally 44
Coworking Density
Rank 161 globally 29
Nomad Community
Rank 165 globally 25
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 187 globally 29
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 46
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 172 globally 50
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 209 globally 36
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 46
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 190 globally 35
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 170 globally 48
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 162 globally 49
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 136 globally 55
Residence Status Stability
Rank 148 globally 54
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 158 globally 48
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 155 globally 27
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 48 globally 70
Local Language Barrier
Rank 66 globally 67
Integration Ease
Rank 130 globally 61
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 132 globally 57
Expat Community Size
Rank 117 globally 37
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 125 globally 60
International Schools
Rank 140 globally 40
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 168 globally 42
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 180 globally 27
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 180 globally 33
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 184 globally 29
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 43
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 182 globally 35
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 174 globally 41
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 185 globally 36
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 166 globally 49
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Hotel Quality
Rank 181 globally 35
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 178 globally 38
Accommodation Availability
Rank 170 globally 35
Booking & Transparency
Rank 182 globally 40

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

43
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 181 globally 31
Digital Travel Services
Rank 182 globally 39
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 174 globally 50
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 164 globally 51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 172 globally 33
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 169 globally 46
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 197 globally 43
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 161 globally 40
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 164 globally 50
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 198 globally 39

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
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Hotel Cost
Rank 33 globally 94
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 121 globally 84
Off-Season Usability
Rank 176 globally 59
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 181 globally 53
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

51
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Press Freedom
Rank 143 globally 50
Democracy Index
Rank 166 globally 38
Personal Freedom
Rank 146 globally 58
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 131 globally 57

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

34
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 212 globally 58
PISA Score
Rank 199 globally 6
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 192 globally 12
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
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 183 globally 34
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 5
Housing Support Score
Rank 199 globally 14
Social Mobility Score
Rank 202 globally 17
Social Cohesion
Rank 168 globally 43
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Gender Equality
Rank 139 globally 52
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 148 globally 48
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 176 globally 32
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 186 globally 26
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 184 globally 30

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

18
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 211 globally 7
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 175 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 186 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 173 globally 21
Pride Culture
Rank 168 globally 18
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Disability Support Score
Rank 192 globally 23
Public Accessibility
Rank 183 globally 31
Digital Accessibility
Rank 188 globally 27
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 196 globally 29

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

15
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 212 globally 19
Secularization Score
Rank 213 globally 10
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 211 globally 10
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 213 globally 15

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 12 globally 93
Fertility Rate
Rank 203 globally 29
Population Growth
Rank 6 globally 80
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 114 globally 58
Foreign Population Share
Rank 98 globally 48
Population Density
Rank 170 globally 48
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7