Country profile

Tonga: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Tonga is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs, while Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Internet & Connectivity.

Overall rating 55.50 points
Global rank Rank 151 globally
Continental rank Rank 12 in Oceania

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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 Tonga

Why is Tonga especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs.

Which topics stand out positively for Tonga?

Conflicts & Political Security, Taxes & Finance 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 climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Culinary Culture and Internet & Connectivity.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Tonga?

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 Tonga 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

Tonga 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 safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Tonga

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

80
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Homicide Rate
Rank 51 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 54 globally 71
Women's Safety
Rank 62 globally 69
Organized Crime
Rank 56 globally 64
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 49 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 38 globally 87
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

59
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Flood Risk
Rank 16 globally 88
Storm Risk
Rank 179 globally 50
Earthquake Risk
Rank 186 globally 35
Drought Risk
Rank 53 globally 78
Wildfire Risk
Rank 12 globally 91
Landslide Risk
Rank 112 globally 53
Tsunami Risk
Rank 226 globally 12
Volcano Risk
Rank 219 globally 22

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

66
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State Surveillance
Rank 100 globally 68
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 101 globally 67
Data Protection Laws
Rank 128 globally 48
VPN Access
Rank 105 globally 74
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 75 globally 67
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Rule of Law
Rank 99 globally 55
Property Rights Security
Rank 119 globally 52
Corruption Perception
Rank 101 globally 50
Police Effectiveness
Rank 88 globally 66
Expropriation Risk
Rank 116 globally 56
Extradition Risk
Rank 24 globally 53

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

55
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Political Stability
Rank 50 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 165 globally 53
Government Efficiency
Rank 106 globally 58
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 217 globally 24
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 137 globally 55
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 81 globally 72
Emergency Care
Rank 132 globally 55
Medicine Access
Rank 103 globally 66
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 116 globally 60
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 164 globally 54
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 9 globally 93
Doctor Density
Rank 147 globally 33
Hospital Beds
Rank 100 globally 43
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 159 globally 79
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 64 globally 69
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 122 globally 53

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 75 globally 83
Noise Pollution
Rank 25 globally 74
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 201 globally 40
Sanitation
Rank 168 globally 41
Waste Management
Rank 128 globally 35
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Life Expectancy
Rank 131 globally 66
Infectious Diseases
Rank 69 globally 83
Obesity Rate
Rank 228 globally 9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 84 globally 54
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 65 globally 70
Maternal Mortality
Rank 141 globally 52
Vaccination Rate
Rank 1 globally 99
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 98 globally 66
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 205 globally 62
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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 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 37 globally 90
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
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 30 globally 85
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 118 globally 64
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 161 globally 56
Business Credit Access
Rank 158 globally 51
Investor Protection
Rank 130 globally 49
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 183 globally 37
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 60 globally 76
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 186 globally 38
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 194 globally 35

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

57
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 172 globally 25
Banking Stability
Rank 80 globally 78
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 149 globally 76
Fintech Development
Rank 209 globally 8
ATM Availability
Rank 119 globally 75
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

26
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 207 globally 12
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 191 globally 25
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 192 globally 7
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 189 globally 5

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

53
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 7 globally 90
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 144 globally 55
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 149 globally 53
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 122 globally 56
Days to Register a Company
Rank 111 globally 54

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

68
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 167 globally 42
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 131 globally 84
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 63
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 82
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 138 globally 55
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 95
Central Bank Independence
Rank 139 globally 62
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 17 globally 88
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 176 globally 52
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 18
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 203 globally 8
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 18 globally 95
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 220 globally 30
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 208 globally 21
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

61
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 106 globally 46
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 107 globally 58
Electricity Cost
Rank 171 globally 45
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

59
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 142 globally 40
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 124 globally 54
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 106 globally 59
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 104 globally 67
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 97 globally 64
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 107 globally 67
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 111 globally 65

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

75
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 114 globally 83
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 113 globally 86
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 124 globally 80
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 100 globally 92
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 160 globally 52
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 101 globally 93
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Internet Cost
Rank 20 globally 88
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 185 globally 53
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 177 globally 47

Personal Services

4 indicators

74
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Haircut Cost
Rank 124 globally 74
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 112 globally 77
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 121 globally 75
Local Services Cost
Rank 123 globally 71
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 192 globally 15
Port Connectivity
Rank 167 globally 10
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Road Quality
Rank 140 globally 40
Traffic Congestion
Rank 2 globally 90
Road Density
Rank 66 globally 68
Traffic Deaths
Rank 82 globally 81
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 148 globally 72
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 187 globally 15
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 101 globally 40
CO2 Intensity
Rank 151 globally 32
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 184 globally 23
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 142 globally 21
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

29
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Transit Coverage
Rank 201 globally 18
Transit Punctuality
Rank 142 globally 50
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 130 globally 56
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

74
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 37 globally 73
Sunshine Hours
Rank 113 globally 81
Humidity Comfort
Rank 155 globally 56
Rainy Days
Rank 192 globally 51
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

45
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Beach Quality
Rank 41 globally 82
Mountain Access
Rank 182 globally 15
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 144 globally 44
Biodiversity Index
Rank 157 globally 53
Forest Cover
Rank 163 globally 17

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

36
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 181 globally 20
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 181 globally 42
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 183 globally 23
Recovery Time
Rank 144 globally 63

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 143 globally 25
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 184 globally 25
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 126 globally 52
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 155 globally 57
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 203 globally 19
Restaurant Density
Rank 199 globally 20
Street Food Scene
Rank 204 globally 19
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 199 globally 16
Local Freshness
Rank 217 globally 20
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 114 globally 60
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 211 globally 20
Veterinary Quality
Rank 162 globally 30
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 133 globally 52
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 48 globally 58
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 127 globally 65
E-Government
Rank 164 globally 53
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 128 globally 58
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 129 globally 57
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 168 globally 30
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 140 globally 54
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 142 globally 57
Border Openness
Rank 134 globally 54
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 162 globally 40
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 138 globally 36
Remote Work Legality
Rank 80 globally 62
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 128 globally 62
Remote Job Market
Rank 165 globally 46
Coworking Density
Rank 190 globally 22
Nomad Community
Rank 189 globally 19
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 172 globally 33
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 58
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 122 globally 61
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 122 globally 59
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 119 globally 57
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 132 globally 54
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 152 globally 52
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 124 globally 59
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 122 globally 59
Residence Status Stability
Rank 106 globally 64
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 123 globally 57
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 107 globally 62
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 41 globally 73
Local Language Barrier
Rank 61 globally 68
Integration Ease
Rank 121 globally 63
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 120 globally 60
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 105 globally 64
International Schools
Rank 177 globally 34
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 118 globally 57
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 120 globally 46
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 114 globally 55
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 112 globally 52
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 52
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 102 globally 50
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 150 globally 49
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 141 globally 49
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 52
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Hotel Quality
Rank 181 globally 35
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 157 globally 46
Accommodation Availability
Rank 175 globally 33
Booking & Transparency
Rank 151 globally 50

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

46
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 181 globally 31
Digital Travel Services
Rank 182 globally 39
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 164 globally 53
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 136 globally 59
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 172 globally 33
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 160 globally 48
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 167 globally 52
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 179 globally 36
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 77 globally 75
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 123 globally 60
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 182 globally 45

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

82
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Hotel Cost
Rank 116 globally 79
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 117 globally 80
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 103 globally 86
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 100 globally 87
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 176 globally 59
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 169 globally 55
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 166 globally 78
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

58
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Press Freedom
Rank 108 globally 60
Democracy Index
Rank 144 globally 50
Personal Freedom
Rank 146 globally 58
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 100 globally 67

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

53
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 156 globally 24
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 183 globally 50
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 148 globally 8
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 159 globally 20
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 173 globally 10
Housing Support Score
Rank 162 globally 25
Social Mobility Score
Rank 156 globally 36
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 80 globally 65
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 88 globally 62
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 124 globally 48
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 131 globally 44
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 121 globally 49

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

28
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 151 globally 15
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 133 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 136 globally 35
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 145 globally 29
Pride Culture
Rank 139 globally 24
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Disability Support Score
Rank 138 globally 42
Public Accessibility
Rank 123 globally 46
Digital Accessibility
Rank 140 globally 44
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 117 globally 54

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 125 globally 73
Secularization Score
Rank 158 globally 35
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 185 globally 22
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 131 globally 64

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 61 globally 78
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 154 globally 30
Net Migration Rate
Rank 223 globally 17
Urbanization Rate
Rank 213 globally 11
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 149 globally 53
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 191 globally 40
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 201 globally 85
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14