Country profile

Timor-Leste: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Timor-Leste 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, Vacation Costs and Conflicts & Political Security stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Arts & Entertainment.

Overall rating 51.91 points
Global rank Rank 174 globally
Continental rank Rank 36 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 Timor-Leste

Why is Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste?

Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Conflicts & Political Security show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Arts & Entertainment.

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

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 Timor-Leste 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

Timor-Leste 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 residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Timor-Leste

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 131 globally 86
Petty Crime Index
Rank 146 globally 48
Women's Safety
Rank 148 globally 51
Organized Crime
Rank 92 globally 55
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 114 globally 77
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 105 globally 80
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 104 globally 87
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

62
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Flood Risk
Rank 42 globally 67
Storm Risk
Rank 80 globally 82
Earthquake Risk
Rank 163 globally 48
Drought Risk
Rank 74 globally 73
Wildfire Risk
Rank 181 globally 28
Landslide Risk
Rank 182 globally 36
Tsunami Risk
Rank 152 globally 49
Volcano Risk
Rank 123 globally 95

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

61
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State Surveillance
Rank 122 globally 62
Internet Censorship
Rank 120 globally 67
Internet Freedom
Rank 125 globally 61
Data Protection Laws
Rank 136 globally 46
VPN Access
Rank 119 globally 72
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 115 globally 58
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Rule of Law
Rank 147 globally 45
Property Rights Security
Rank 171 globally 41
Corruption Perception
Rank 115 globally 45
Police Effectiveness
Rank 146 globally 50
Expropriation Risk
Rank 147 globally 48
Extradition Risk
Rank 9 globally 57

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

53
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Political Stability
Rank 140 globally 56
Economic Resilience
Rank 132 globally 58
Government Efficiency
Rank 155 globally 48
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 162 globally 48
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

54
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 171 globally 47
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 123 globally 66
Emergency Care
Rank 160 globally 47
Medicine Access
Rank 143 globally 59
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 157 globally 49
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 48
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 12 globally 91
Doctor Density
Rank 156 globally 26
Hospital Beds
Rank 217 globally 8
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 167 globally 78
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 164 globally 40

Environmental Health

6 indicators

46
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 112 globally 72
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 177 globally 52
Sanitation
Rank 192 globally 30
Waste Management
Rank 161 globally 22
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Life Expectancy
Rank 177 globally 51
Infectious Diseases
Rank 185 globally 48
Obesity Rate
Rank 2 globally 96
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 191 globally 20
Mental Health
Rank 114 globally 63
Suicide Rate
Rank 40 globally 78
Maternal Mortality
Rank 189 globally 32
Vaccination Rate
Rank 181 globally 78
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 140 globally 58
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 15 globally 90
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 87
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 21 globally 90
Social Security Burden
Rank 28 globally 91
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 30 globally 92
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 179 globally 51
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 204 globally 49
Capital Market Depth
Rank 219 globally 34
Business Credit Access
Rank 211 globally 34
Investor Protection
Rank 161 globally 41
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 201 globally 34
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 178 globally 62
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 209 globally 31
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 217 globally 23

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

42
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 216 globally 28
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 202 globally 66
Fintech Development
Rank 216 globally 5
ATM Availability
Rank 168 globally 52
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 158 globally 40
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

23
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 207 globally 12
Crypto Regulation
Rank 203 globally 22
Legal Status
Rank 198 globally 23
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 6
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 76 globally 80
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 204 globally 4

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

46
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 186 globally 15
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 168 globally 48
55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 19 globally 75
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 106 globally 65
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 108 globally 57
Days to Register a Company
Rank 221 globally 12

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

58
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 191 globally 30
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 69 globally 93
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 95
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 225 globally 11
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 194 globally 46
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 48 globally 97
Central Bank Independence
Rank 136 globally 63
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 57 globally 71
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 225 globally 3
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 178 globally 15
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 190 globally 11
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 96
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 216 globally 39
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 192 globally 30
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 174 globally 18
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

75
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 65 globally 57
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 57 globally 72
Electricity Cost
Rank 73 globally 81
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

75
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 88 globally 55
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 80 globally 76
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 61 globally 77
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 72 globally 77
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 63 globally 86
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 62 globally 80

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

88
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 51 globally 97
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 81 globally 83
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 72 globally 92
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 80 globally 86
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 93 globally 90

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

82
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 31 globally 80
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 40 globally 97
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 173 globally 46
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 121 globally 62

Personal Services

4 indicators

93
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Haircut Cost
Rank 44 globally 90
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 35 globally 97
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 19 globally 95
Local Services Cost
Rank 54 globally 90
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Logistics Performance
Rank 210 globally 5
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 202 globally 12
Port Connectivity
Rank 167 globally 10
43
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Road Quality
Rank 197 globally 25
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 98 globally 60
Traffic Deaths
Rank 174 globally 48
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

47
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Power Outages
Rank 183 globally 41
Electrification Rate
Rank 202 globally 30
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 138 globally 30
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 45 globally 65
CO2 Intensity
Rank 103 globally 44
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 212 globally 0
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

22
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Transit Coverage
Rank 211 globally 15
Transit Punctuality
Rank 211 globally 38
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 219 globally 32
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

44
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 199 globally 43
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

75
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 31 globally 75
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 143 globally 59
Rainy Days
Rank 181 globally 54
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 43 globally 94

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

60
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Beach Quality
Rank 105 globally 61
Mountain Access
Rank 108 globally 40
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 122 globally 54
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 27 globally 82

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

37
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 110 globally 61
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 204 globally 18
Recovery Time
Rank 202 globally 53

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 189 globally 14
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 200 globally 22
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 216 globally 48
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 198 globally 20
Restaurant Density
Rank 196 globally 21
Street Food Scene
Rank 195 globally 21
Local Market Quality
Rank 164 globally 32
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 195 globally 17
Local Freshness
Rank 159 globally 37
Local Authenticity
Rank 209 globally 20

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

35
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 189 globally 43
Child Safety Score
Rank 199 globally 32
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
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 156 globally 42
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 153 globally 38
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 161 globally 58
E-Government
Rank 177 globally 46
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 183 globally 45
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 171 globally 44
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 195 globally 21
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 192 globally 36
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 175 globally 46
Border Openness
Rank 174 globally 39
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 185 globally 30
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 173 globally 30
Remote Work Legality
Rank 198 globally 37
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 181 globally 48
Remote Job Market
Rank 201 globally 36
Coworking Density
Rank 194 globally 21
Nomad Community
Rank 195 globally 17
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 207 globally 22
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 168 globally 47
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 172 globally 50
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 182 globally 45
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 163 globally 47
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 172 globally 42
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 201 globally 40
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 162 globally 49
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 152 globally 52
Residence Status Stability
Rank 148 globally 54
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 168 globally 46
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 127 globally 41
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

39
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 173 globally 31
Local Language Barrier
Rank 184 globally 36
Integration Ease
Rank 182 globally 52
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 154 globally 53
Expat Community Size
Rank 207 globally 21
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 164 globally 50
International Schools
Rank 196 globally 29
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 140 globally 49
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 120 globally 46
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 125 globally 52
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 118 globally 51
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 42
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 182 globally 35
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 180 globally 39
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 180 globally 37
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 187 globally 41
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Hotel Quality
Rank 199 globally 29
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 181 globally 37
Accommodation Availability
Rank 202 globally 27
Booking & Transparency
Rank 177 globally 41

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

37
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 204 globally 24
Digital Travel Services
Rank 182 globally 39
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 205 globally 39
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 184 globally 44
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 197 globally 28
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 194 globally 37
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 120 globally 62
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 197 globally 31
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 138 globally 59
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 166 globally 49
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 104 globally 65

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 57 globally 93
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 204 globally 77
Off-Season Usability
Rank 190 globally 57
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 193 globally 50
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

63
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Press Freedom
Rank 102 globally 63
Democracy Index
Rank 113 globally 64
Personal Freedom
Rank 131 globally 62
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 111 globally 62

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

50
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 201 globally 68
PISA Score
Rank 207 globally 2
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 162 globally 22
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 177 globally 20
Social Mobility Score
Rank 185 globally 24
Social Cohesion
Rank 133 globally 52
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Gender Equality
Rank 133 globally 54
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 129 globally 52
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 128 globally 47
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 119 globally 48
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 121 globally 49

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

38
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 105 globally 38
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 125 globally 36
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 110 globally 45
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 114 globally 37
Pride Culture
Rank 118 globally 31
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Disability Support Score
Rank 170 globally 32
Public Accessibility
Rank 166 globally 36
Digital Accessibility
Rank 164 globally 36
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 159 globally 43

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

53
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 132 globally 72
Secularization Score
Rank 167 globally 33
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 185 globally 22
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 153 globally 60

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 32 globally 88
Fertility Rate
Rank 162 globally 54
Population Growth
Rank 55 globally 56
Net Migration Rate
Rank 89 globally 50
Urbanization Rate
Rank 196 globally 20
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 101 globally 60
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 209 globally 33
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 201 globally 85
Single-Person Households
Rank 188 globally 12