Country profile

Turkey: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Turkey 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 Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Food & Culinary Culture stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

Overall rating 61.66 points
Global rank Rank 94 globally
Continental rank Rank 47 in Europe

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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 Turkey

Why is Turkey 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 Turkey?

Communication & Digital Costs, Dining & Going Out and Food & Culinary Culture show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Welcome Culture for Foreigners.

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

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 Turkey 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

Turkey 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 travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as safety, stability and risk exposure still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Turkey

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

60
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Homicide Rate
Rank 118 globally 88
Petty Crime Index
Rank 106 globally 58
Women's Safety
Rank 143 globally 52
Organized Crime
Rank 203 globally 35
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 163 globally 65
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 188 globally 63
Political Violence
Rank 180 globally 58
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 194 globally 55
Terrorism Risk
Rank 194 globally 68

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

46
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Flood Risk
Rank 159 globally 40
Storm Risk
Rank 118 globally 73
Earthquake Risk
Rank 220 globally 16
Drought Risk
Rank 153 globally 55
Wildfire Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Landslide Risk
Rank 187 globally 35
Tsunami Risk
Rank 175 globally 42
Volcano Risk
Rank 185 globally 63

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

30
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State Surveillance
Rank 202 globally 24
Internet Censorship
Rank 206 globally 22
Internet Freedom
Rank 193 globally 34
Data Protection Laws
Rank 138 globally 45
VPN Access
Rank 210 globally 22
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 201 globally 44
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Rule of Law
Rank 154 globally 43
Property Rights Security
Rank 150 globally 45
Corruption Perception
Rank 175 globally 30
Police Effectiveness
Rank 168 globally 46
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

48
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Political Stability
Rank 185 globally 43
Economic Resilience
Rank 201 globally 43
Government Efficiency
Rank 139 globally 52
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 114 globally 57
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 87 globally 65
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 75 globally 74
Emergency Care
Rank 99 globally 63
Medicine Access
Rank 98 globally 67
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 114 globally 61
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 76 globally 70
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 90 globally 76
Doctor Density
Rank 89 globally 59
Hospital Beds
Rank 79 globally 48
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 91 globally 94
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 124 globally 54
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 111 globally 56

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 138 globally 63
Noise Pollution
Rank 205 globally 35
UV Radiation
Rank 54 globally 54
Tap Water Safety
Rank 92 globally 90
Sanitation
Rank 87 globally 82
Waste Management
Rank 91 globally 49
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Life Expectancy
Rank 85 globally 78
Infectious Diseases
Rank 76 globally 82
Obesity Rate
Rank 153 globally 64
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 89 globally 53
Mental Health
Rank 74 globally 68
Suicide Rate
Rank 24 globally 92
Maternal Mortality
Rank 60 globally 79
Vaccination Rate
Rank 23 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 110 globally 62
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 11 globally 91
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 188 globally 66
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 210 globally 45
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 225 globally 16
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 179 globally 88
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 135 globally 61
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 17 globally 88
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 153 globally 60
Capital Market Depth
Rank 68 globally 70
Business Credit Access
Rank 115 globally 60
Investor Protection
Rank 143 globally 46
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 69 globally 65
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 204 globally 51
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 94 globally 62
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 92 globally 62

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

66
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 106 globally 44
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 121 globally 80
Fintech Development
Rank 86 globally 75
ATM Availability
Rank 40 globally 90
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 150 globally 43
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

56
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 15 globally 76
Crypto Regulation
Rank 88 globally 48
Legal Status
Rank 69 globally 58
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 63 globally 26
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 62 globally 22

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

75
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 106 globally 65
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 201 globally 44
Days to Register a Company
Rank 59 globally 64

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

61
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 61 globally 76
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 223 globally 8
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 51 globally 77
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 88 globally 85
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 143 globally 54
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 97 globally 89
Central Bank Independence
Rank 214 globally 32
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 98 globally 64
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 76
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 97 globally 46
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 67 globally 52
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 60
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 98
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 91 globally 68
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 82 globally 53
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

67
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 119 globally 42
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 116 globally 55
Electricity Cost
Rank 38 globally 91
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 133 globally 95
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 137 globally 90

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

68
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 71 globally 65
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 96 globally 68
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 103 globally 61
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 85 globally 74
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 206 globally 22
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 61 globally 87
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 103 globally 70

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 74 globally 94
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 70 globally 87
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 43 globally 92
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 88 globally 83
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 43 globally 85
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 80 globally 92

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

74
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Transit Cost
Rank 142 globally 85
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 107 globally 92
Car Purchase Index
Rank 107 globally 10
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 170 globally 81
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 128 globally 89
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Internet Cost
Rank 14 globally 95
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 25 globally 96
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 6 globally 84

Personal Services

4 indicators

83
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Haircut Cost
Rank 58 globally 89
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 146 globally 68
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 84 globally 87
Local Services Cost
Rank 73 globally 87
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Logistics Performance
Rank 45 globally 57
Rail Network Density
Rank 49 globally 53
Airport Connectivity
Rank 32 globally 73
Port Connectivity
Rank 15 globally 62
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Road Quality
Rank 50 globally 69
Traffic Congestion
Rank 197 globally 34
Road Density
Rank 192 globally 45
Traffic Deaths
Rank 109 globally 74
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

78
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 69 globally 65
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 93 globally 44
CO2 Intensity
Rank 87 globally 50
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 199 globally 94
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Broadband Speed
Rank 90 globally 58
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 87 globally 59
Mobile Speed
Rank 96 globally 58
5G Coverage
Rank 71 globally 30

Public Transport

4 indicators

58
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Transit Coverage
Rank 32 globally 72
Transit Punctuality
Rank 56 globally 65
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 57 globally 25
Walkability Score
Rank 42 globally 65
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 133 globally 48
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 147 globally 54
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

76
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 134 globally 58
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 58 globally 75
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 182 globally 80
Seasonal Variation
Rank 182 globally 58

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

57
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 41 globally 69
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 187 globally 23
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 120 globally 39

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 48 globally 64
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 137 globally 54
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 44 globally 62
Recovery Time
Rank 158 globally 61

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 65 globally 48
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 15 globally 69
Music & Nightlife
Rank 53 globally 55
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 144 globally 42
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 10 globally 88
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 13 globally 84
Restaurant Density
Rank 11 globally 86
Street Food Scene
Rank 11 globally 86
Local Market Quality
Rank 8 globally 89
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 6 globally 87
Local Freshness
Rank 7 globally 87
Local Authenticity
Rank 9 globally 86

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 128 globally 88
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 34
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 103 globally 62
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 89 globally 52

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 68 globally 60
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 119 globally 55
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 94 globally 45
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 156 globally 42
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 118 globally 50
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 127 globally 65
E-Government
Rank 85 globally 79
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 106 globally 63
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 82 globally 70
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 63 globally 60
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 51 globally 79
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 120 globally 63
Border Openness
Rank 137 globally 53
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 86 globally 65
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 163 globally 81
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 138 globally 36
Remote Work Legality
Rank 123 globally 54
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 111 globally 66
Remote Job Market
Rank 102 globally 64
Coworking Density
Rank 23 globally 80
Nomad Community
Rank 32 globally 69
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 86 globally 63
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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 117 globally 60
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 129 globally 55
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 82 globally 67
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 90 globally 72
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 117 globally 64
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 107 globally 67
Residence Status Stability
Rank 135 globally 57
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 122 globally 58
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 121 globally 53
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 134 globally 43
Local Language Barrier
Rank 132 globally 52
Integration Ease
Rank 138 globally 59
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 146 globally 55
Expat Community Size
Rank 91 globally 42
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 149 globally 55
International Schools
Rank 73 globally 50
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 154 globally 46
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 157 globally 31
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 188 globally 30
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 201 globally 22
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 51
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 107 globally 49
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 102 globally 59
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 101 globally 60
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 101 globally 63
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Hotel Quality
Rank 55 globally 76
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 103 globally 62
Accommodation Availability
Rank 32 globally 76
Booking & Transparency
Rank 111 globally 61

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 51 globally 68
Digital Travel Services
Rank 83 globally 68
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 92 globally 75
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 107 globally 67
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 8 globally 86
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 69 globally 71
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 68 globally 72
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 24 globally 82
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 59 globally 80
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 117 globally 62

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

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Hotel Cost
Rank 126 globally 78
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 117 globally 80
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 130 globally 81
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 92 globally 88
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 162 globally 72
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 174 globally 80
Off-Season Usability
Rank 37 globally 82
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 53 globally 76
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 123 globally 83
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

39
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Press Freedom
Rank 192 globally 28
Democracy Index
Rank 158 globally 42
Personal Freedom
Rank 165 globally 52
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 170 globally 28

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 52 globally 61
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 1 globally 94
Education Expenditure
Rank 138 globally 65
School Life Expectancy
Rank 10 globally 93
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 77 globally 40
Gini Index
Rank 160 globally 46
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 81 globally 47
Social Mobility Score
Rank 76 globally 54
Social Cohesion
Rank 160 globally 45
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Gender Equality
Rank 179 globally 44
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 168 globally 42
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 176 globally 32
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 174 globally 29
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 175 globally 32

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

25
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 142 globally 19
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 153 globally 27
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 153 globally 30
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 160 globally 25
Pride Culture
Rank 139 globally 24
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Disability Support Score
Rank 110 globally 48
Public Accessibility
Rank 103 globally 51
Digital Accessibility
Rank 104 globally 53
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 93 globally 60

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

34
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 183 globally 42
Secularization Score
Rank 181 globally 28
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 197 globally 18
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 185 globally 37

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 93 globally 46
Net Migration Rate
Rank 50 globally 60
Urbanization Rate
Rank 78 globally 73
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 126 globally 57
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 115 globally 28