Country profile

Togo: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Togo 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 Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection more closely, because the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Internet & Connectivity and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 47.81 points
Global rank Rank 188 globally
Continental rank Rank 31 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 Togo

Why is Togo 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 Togo?

Personal Services, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as healthcare and medical protection deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, Internet & Connectivity and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

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

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 Togo 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

Togo 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 healthcare and medical protection still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Togo vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 49 points better on Infrastructure than Togo.
  • Togo vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 52 points better on Infrastructure than Togo.
  • Togo vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 57 points better on Infrastructure than Togo.
  • Togo vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 60 points better on Infrastructure than Togo.
  • Togo vs. United States
    United States performs about 48 points better on Infrastructure than Togo.

All ratings and indicators for Togo

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

63
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Homicide Rate
Rank 121 globally 87
Petty Crime Index
Rank 160 globally 44
Women's Safety
Rank 159 globally 48
Organized Crime
Rank 146 globally 47
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 164 globally 64
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 170 globally 74
Political Violence
Rank 174 globally 62
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 149 globally 80
Terrorism Risk
Rank 200 globally 57

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

72
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Flood Risk
Rank 69 globally 56
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 67 globally 82
Drought Risk
Rank 43 globally 80
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 89 globally 59
Tsunami Risk
Rank 71 globally 81
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

48
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State Surveillance
Rank 163 globally 49
Internet Censorship
Rank 164 globally 52
Internet Freedom
Rank 163 globally 48
Data Protection Laws
Rank 184 globally 30
VPN Access
Rank 158 globally 58
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 157 globally 52
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Rule of Law
Rank 170 globally 40
Property Rights Security
Rank 176 globally 40
Corruption Perception
Rank 166 globally 32
Police Effectiveness
Rank 172 globally 45
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

51
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Political Stability
Rank 172 globally 48
Economic Resilience
Rank 117 globally 60
Government Efficiency
Rank 176 globally 43
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 162 globally 48
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

33
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 199 globally 36
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 207 globally 36
Emergency Care
Rank 203 globally 32
Medicine Access
Rank 203 globally 36
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 196 globally 36
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 44
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 217 globally 20
Doctor Density
Rank 220 globally 3
Hospital Beds
Rank 221 globally 7
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 212 globally 41
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 167 globally 42
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 218 globally 27
Sanitation
Rank 219 globally 17
Waste Management
Rank 161 globally 22
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Life Expectancy
Rank 212 globally 37
Infectious Diseases
Rank 196 globally 39
Obesity Rate
Rank 53 globally 83
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 191 globally 20
Mental Health
Rank 207 globally 46
Suicide Rate
Rank 203 globally 38
Maternal Mortality
Rank 208 globally 21
Vaccination Rate
Rank 158 globally 84
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 13 globally 89
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 2 globally 95
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

69
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 63 globally 90
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 27
Social Security Burden
Rank 154 globally 63
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 82 globally 87
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 135 globally 61
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 146 globally 14
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 153 globally 60
Capital Market Depth
Rank 182 globally 50
Business Credit Access
Rank 175 globally 47
Investor Protection
Rank 166 globally 40
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 143 globally 46
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 117 globally 70
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 160 globally 43
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 153 globally 45

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

56
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 169 globally 27
Banking Stability
Rank 175 globally 60
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 137 globally 50
ATM Availability
Rank 197 globally 31
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

27
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 140 globally 25
Crypto Regulation
Rank 154 globally 31
Legal Status
Rank 159 globally 32
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 155 globally 11
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 157 globally 50
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 150 globally 8

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

62
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 120 globally 45
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
43
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 160 globally 33
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 208 globally 27
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 161 globally 52
Days to Register a Company
Rank 48 globally 65

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

62
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 203 globally 25
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 94 globally 89
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 136 globally 54
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 15 globally 91
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 159 globally 51
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 142 globally 78
Central Bank Independence
Rank 139 globally 62
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 131 globally 58
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 95 globally 77
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 198 globally 11
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 193 globally 10
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 18 globally 95
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 178 globally 38
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 188 globally 13
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

77
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 19 globally 69
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 21 globally 79
Electricity Cost
Rank 139 globally 60
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

85
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 46 globally 76
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 52 globally 84
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 33 globally 89
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 44 globally 84
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 64 globally 75
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 37 globally 92
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

93
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 37 globally 99
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 31 globally 96
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 34 globally 95
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 22 globally 97
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/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

94
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Haircut Cost
Rank 33 globally 91
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 17 globally 99
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 27 globally 94
Local Services Cost
Rank 27 globally 93
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19
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 88 globally 23
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 86 globally 25
38
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Road Quality
Rank 184 globally 29
Traffic Congestion
Rank 105 globally 54
Road Density
Rank 137 globally 53
Traffic Deaths
Rank 189 globally 41
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

30
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Power Outages
Rank 195 globally 31
Electrification Rate
Rank 221 globally 12
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 169 globally 15
CO2 Intensity
Rank 139 globally 34
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 185 globally 3
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

31
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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
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

56
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 202 globally 42
Burnout Risk
Rank 173 globally 40
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

77
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 41 globally 72
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 91 globally 68
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

53
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Beach Quality
Rank 133 globally 49
Mountain Access
Rank 178 globally 18
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 50 globally 93
Biodiversity Index
Rank 109 globally 63
Forest Cover
Rank 144 globally 29

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

38
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 198 globally 13
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 146 globally 52
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 186 globally 22
Recovery Time
Rank 105 globally 69

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

25
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 161 globally 30
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 160 globally 38
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 149 globally 30
Restaurant Density
Rank 157 globally 30
Street Food Scene
Rank 134 globally 33
Local Market Quality
Rank 141 globally 40
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 174 globally 21
Local Freshness
Rank 145 globally 42
Local Authenticity
Rank 142 globally 30

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

31
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 13 globally 99
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 210 globally 21
Child Safety Score
Rank 205 globally 30
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 204 globally 5
Playground Density
Rank 202 globally 20

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

39
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 207 globally 15
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 196 globally 18
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 156 globally 42
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 189 globally 28
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 174 globally 53
E-Government
Rank 199 globally 38
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 169 globally 48
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 188 globally 38
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 182 globally 25
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 198 globally 35
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 176 globally 45
Border Openness
Rank 168 globally 43
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 179 globally 33
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 169 globally 31
Remote Work Legality
Rank 109 globally 56
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 158 globally 53
Remote Job Market
Rank 190 globally 40
Coworking Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Nomad Community
Rank 178 globally 21
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 193 globally 26
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 175 globally 46
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 177 globally 49
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 151 globally 52
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 46
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 185 globally 37
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 53
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 179 globally 41
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 173 globally 42
Residence Status Stability
Rank 170 globally 48
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 177 globally 42
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 176 globally 20
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

37
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 196 globally 25
Local Language Barrier
Rank 195 globally 33
Integration Ease
Rank 187 globally 50
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 180 globally 47
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 181 globally 46
International Schools
Rank 189 globally 32
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 186 globally 37
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 174 globally 28
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 184 globally 32
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 171 globally 31
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 179 globally 40
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 153 globally 41
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 177 globally 40
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 185 globally 36
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 172 globally 46
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 200 globally 28
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 183 globally 36
Accommodation Availability
Rank 175 globally 33
Booking & Transparency
Rank 185 globally 39

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 178 globally 32
Digital Travel Services
Rank 182 globally 39
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 49
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 193 globally 40
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 190 globally 29
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 192 globally 39
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 155 globally 55
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 179 globally 36
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 159 globally 49
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 173 globally 45
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 123 globally 61

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
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Hotel Cost
Rank 27 globally 95
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 134 globally 83
Off-Season Usability
Rank 182 globally 58
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 189 globally 51
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

37
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Press Freedom
Rank 161 globally 40
Democracy Index
Rank 192 globally 27
Personal Freedom
Rank 161 globally 54
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 181 globally 25

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

49
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 205 globally 67
PISA Score
Rank 199 globally 6
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 180 globally 18
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
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 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 206 globally 12
Social Mobility Score
Rank 202 globally 17
Social Cohesion
Rank 193 globally 36
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Gender Equality
Rank 179 globally 44
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 168 globally 42
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 165 globally 34
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 165 globally 32
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 169 globally 33

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

19
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 175 globally 22
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 173 globally 24
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 173 globally 21
Pride Culture
Rank 183 globally 15
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Disability Support Score
Rank 202 globally 20
Public Accessibility
Rank 185 globally 30
Digital Accessibility
Rank 189 globally 26
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 181 globally 34

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

61
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 132 globally 72
Secularization Score
Rank 147 globally 37
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 12 globally 58
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 131 globally 64

Demography

10 indicators

53
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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 181 globally 37
Population Growth
Rank 23 globally 72
Net Migration Rate
Rank 129 globally 43
Urbanization Rate
Rank 169 globally 34
Foreign Population Share
Rank 162 globally 30
Population Density
Rank 139 globally 55
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