Country profile

Tuvalu: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Tuvalu 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, Safety & Crime and Taxes & Finance 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, Internet & Connectivity and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 52.58 points
Global rank Rank 168 globally
Continental rank Rank 17 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 Tuvalu

Why is Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?

Conflicts & Political Security, Safety & Crime and Taxes & Finance 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, Internet & Connectivity and Food & Culinary Culture.

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

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 Tuvalu 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

Tuvalu 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.

All ratings and indicators for Tuvalu

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

85
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Homicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Petty Crime Index
Rank 31 globally 76
Women's Safety
Rank 51 globally 71
Organized Crime
Rank 7 globally 76
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 30 globally 90
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 27 globally 88
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 42 globally 92
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

82
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Flood Risk
Rank 22 globally 86
Storm Risk
Rank 79 globally 83
Earthquake Risk
Rank 51 globally 86
Drought Risk
Rank 106 globally 65
Wildfire Risk
Rank 2 globally 97
Landslide Risk
Rank 25 globally 83
Tsunami Risk
Rank 136 globally 52
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

64
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State Surveillance
Rank 101 globally 67
Internet Censorship
Rank 97 globally 73
Internet Freedom
Rank 105 globally 66
Data Protection Laws
Rank 154 globally 38
VPN Access
Rank 114 globally 73
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 63 globally 68
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Rule of Law
Rank 107 globally 54
Property Rights Security
Rank 134 globally 48
Corruption Perception
Rank 91 globally 54
Police Effectiveness
Rank 72 globally 69
Expropriation Risk
Rank 116 globally 56
Extradition Risk
Rank 9 globally 57

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

56
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Political Stability
Rank 40 globally 76
Economic Resilience
Rank 126 globally 59
Government Efficiency
Rank 114 globally 57
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 228 globally 16
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 151 globally 52
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 91 globally 71
Emergency Care
Rank 143 globally 53
Medicine Access
Rank 93 globally 68
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 141 globally 54
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 183 globally 47
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
Doctor Density
Rank 131 globally 41
Hospital Beds
Rank 23 globally 70
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 159 globally 79
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 54 globally 74
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 127 globally 52

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 9 globally 98
Noise Pollution
Rank 5 globally 82
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 224 globally 22
Sanitation
Rank 155 globally 48
Waste Management
Rank 215 globally 6
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Life Expectancy
Rank 185 globally 49
Infectious Diseases
Rank 130 globally 71
Obesity Rate
Rank 224 globally 19
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 147 globally 37
Mental Health
Rank 135 globally 60
Suicide Rate
Rank 163 globally 47
Maternal Mortality
Rank 183 globally 34
Vaccination Rate
Rank 65 globally 94
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 124 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 210 globally 60
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 55 globally 91
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
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 31 globally 84
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 132 globally 62
Capital Market Depth
Rank 198 globally 46
Business Credit Access
Rank 208 globally 35
Investor Protection
Rank 137 globally 47
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 195 globally 35
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 67 globally 75
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 204 globally 33
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 217 globally 23

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

39
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 208 globally 18
Banking Stability
Rank 218 globally 25
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 197 globally 68
Fintech Development
Rank 225 globally 3
ATM Availability
Rank 191 globally 34
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

22
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 221 globally 8
Crypto Regulation
Rank 214 globally 19
Legal Status
Rank 215 globally 18
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 217 globally 4
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 214 globally 3

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

49
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 213 globally 5
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 2 globally 95
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 131 globally 59
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 175 globally 50
Days to Register a Company
Rank 162 globally 42

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

70
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 179 globally 37
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 28 globally 98
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 100 globally 62
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 62 globally 86
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 166 globally 50
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 146 globally 61
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 23 globally 85
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 46 globally 87
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 173 globally 18
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 210 globally 7
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 151 globally 62
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 155 globally 69
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 208 globally 21
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

60
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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 194 globally 40
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

55
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 131 globally 50
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 156 globally 47

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

65
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 107 globally 70
Burger Menu Price
Rank 121 globally 80
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 155 globally 58
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 149 globally 62
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 159 globally 67
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 153 globally 58
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 162 globally 56

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

74
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 169 globally 49
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 47 globally 97
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 82 globally 95
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 58 globally 95
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Internet Cost
Rank 219 globally 18
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 202 globally 30
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 215 globally 39
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 215 globally 51
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 197 globally 43

Personal Services

4 indicators

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Haircut Cost
Rank 131 globally 71
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 124 globally 74
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 136 globally 69
Local Services Cost
Rank 131 globally 67
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3
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Logistics Performance
Rank 224 globally 1
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 218 globally 8
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 213 globally 18
Traffic Congestion
Rank 1 globally 92
Road Density
Rank 114 globally 57
Traffic Deaths
Rank 26 globally 90
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 219 globally 1

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

59
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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 76 globally 50
CO2 Intensity
Rank 151 globally 32
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 223 globally 9
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 163 globally 11
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

26
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Transit Coverage
Rank 221 globally 10
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 181 globally 40
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

49
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 93 globally 56
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 208 globally 33
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 118 globally 58
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 87 globally 65
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 194 globally 46
Rainy Days
Rank 218 globally 44
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 1 globally 100

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

46
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Beach Quality
Rank 58 globally 77
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 92 globally 67
Biodiversity Index
Rank 211 globally 37
Forest Cover
Rank 108 globally 44

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

34
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 213 globally 11
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 159 globally 48
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 208 globally 17
Recovery Time
Rank 149 globally 62

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 212 globally 18
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 220 globally 39
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 207 globally 18
Restaurant Density
Rank 219 globally 12
Street Food Scene
Rank 221 globally 10
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Café Culture
Rank 214 globally 12
Local Freshness
Rank 220 globally 18
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

43
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 55 globally 97
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 165 globally 30

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 193 globally 25
Veterinary Quality
Rank 190 globally 20
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 124 globally 55
Pet Food Prices
Rank 149 globally 48
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 179 globally 22
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 128 globally 48
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 135 globally 64
E-Government
Rank 181 globally 45
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 137 globally 56
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 141 globally 54
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 187 globally 23
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 170 globally 45
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 149 globally 55
Border Openness
Rank 137 globally 53
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 174 globally 35
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 138 globally 36
Remote Work Legality
Rank 151 globally 48
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 124 globally 63
Remote Job Market
Rank 198 globally 37
Coworking Density
Rank 223 globally 11
Nomad Community
Rank 210 globally 12
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 193 globally 26
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 55
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 146 globally 57
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 134 globally 55
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 140 globally 53
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 149 globally 51
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 45
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 129 globally 58
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 122 globally 59
Residence Status Stability
Rank 106 globally 64
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 131 globally 55
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 111 globally 60
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

57
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 41 globally 73
Local Language Barrier
Rank 66 globally 67
Integration Ease
Rank 125 globally 62
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 116 globally 61
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 97 globally 65
International Schools
Rank 196 globally 29
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 144 globally 48
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 139 globally 39
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 138 globally 44
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 131 globally 44
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 162 globally 44
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 107 globally 49
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 189 globally 35
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 160 globally 42
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 203 globally 36
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 205 globally 27
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 183 globally 36
Accommodation Availability
Rank 206 globally 26
Booking & Transparency
Rank 177 globally 41

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

36
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 206 globally 23
Digital Travel Services
Rank 213 globally 31
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 210 globally 35
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 150 globally 56
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 204 globally 27
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 179 globally 42
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 172 globally 51
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 201 globally 30
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 103 globally 68
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 148 globally 54
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 169 globally 49

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

83
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Hotel Cost
Rank 107 globally 81
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 113 globally 81
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 109 globally 85
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 100 globally 87
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 208 globally 76
Off-Season Usability
Rank 202 globally 54
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 197 globally 49
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

69
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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 83 globally 70
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 78 globally 75

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

58
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 182 globally 12
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 188 globally 15
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 157 globally 63
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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 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 5
Housing Support Score
Rank 180 globally 19
Social Mobility Score
Rank 171 globally 29
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 86 globally 64
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 77 globally 65
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 122 globally 49
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 136 globally 42
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 129 globally 47

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

26
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 205 globally 8
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 133 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 140 globally 33
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 139 globally 30
Pride Culture
Rank 135 globally 25
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Disability Support Score
Rank 152 globally 38
Public Accessibility
Rank 132 globally 44
Digital Accessibility
Rank 156 globally 39
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 124 globally 52

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

59
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 102 globally 78
Secularization Score
Rank 139 globally 39
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 180 globally 25
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 121 globally 66

Demography

10 indicators

53
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Median Age
Rank 78 globally 70
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 127 globally 36
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 114 globally 58
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 190 globally 44
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14