Country profile

United Kingdom: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

United Kingdom is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing residence, visas and settling abroad as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Travel & Vacation, while Tourism Infrastructure, Language & Integration and LGBTQ+ Friendliness stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Food & Basic Goods and Mobility Costs.

Overall rating 72.98 points
Global rank Rank 25 globally
Continental rank Rank 21 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 United Kingdom

Why is United Kingdom especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by residence, visas and settling abroad as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for United Kingdom?

Tourism Infrastructure, Language & Integration and LGBTQ+ Friendliness show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Housing & Utilities, Food & Basic Goods and Mobility Costs.

How important is relocation, residence and settling in for United Kingdom?

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 United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom is especially useful to compare with Ireland, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. United States and Germany work as contrast comparisons when residence, visas and settling abroad as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

Frequently asked questions: United Kingdom

United Kingdom: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

It depends on the goal: Nomadino currently shows a strong profile for the United Kingdom. The most relevant areas are Relocation & Residency and Travel & Vacation; Costs and Lifestyle deserve closer checking.

United Kingdom: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 44 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

United Kingdom: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 78 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for United Kingdom

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

73
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Homicide Rate
Rank 58 globally 94
Petty Crime Index
Rank 69 globally 67
Women's Safety
Rank 40 globally 74
Organized Crime
Rank 67 globally 62
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 48 globally 88
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 203 globally 6
87
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 104 globally 92
Political Violence
Rank 82 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 93 globally 88
Terrorism Risk
Rank 190 globally 73

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

70
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Flood Risk
Rank 145 globally 42
Storm Risk
Rank 155 globally 61
Earthquake Risk
Rank 28 globally 90
Drought Risk
Rank 39 globally 81
Wildfire Risk
Rank 61 globally 71
Landslide Risk
Rank 69 globally 63
Tsunami Risk
Rank 88 globally 75
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

80
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State Surveillance
Rank 67 globally 74
Internet Censorship
Rank 50 globally 83
Internet Freedom
Rank 36 globally 79
Data Protection Laws
Rank 37 globally 86
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 46 globally 71
77
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Rule of Law
Rank 25 globally 80
Property Rights Security
Rank 23 globally 81
Corruption Perception
Rank 32 globally 73
Police Effectiveness
Rank 29 globally 77
Expropriation Risk
Rank 27 globally 81
Extradition Risk
Rank 166 globally 37

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

76
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Political Stability
Rank 49 globally 74
Economic Resilience
Rank 33 globally 74
Government Efficiency
Rank 27 globally 81
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 24 globally 77
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

78
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 24 globally 78
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 26 globally 83
Emergency Care
Rank 22 globally 80
Medicine Access
Rank 27 globally 80
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 26 globally 81
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 67 globally 82
Doctor Density
Rank 52 globally 73
Hospital Beds
Rank 112 globally 41
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 211 globally 24
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 1 globally 92

Environmental Health

6 indicators

89
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 51 globally 89
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 4 globally 90
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 17 globally 98
Waste Management
Rank 26 globally 84
76
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Life Expectancy
Rank 44 globally 90
Infectious Diseases
Rank 43 globally 86
Obesity Rate
Rank 145 globally 66
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 49 globally 68
Mental Health
Rank 107 globally 64
Suicide Rate
Rank 121 globally 55
Maternal Mortality
Rank 40 globally 91
Vaccination Rate
Rank 101 globally 90
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 168 globally 51
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 208 globally 61
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

50
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 202 globally 57
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 195 globally 27
Social Security Burden
Rank 150 globally 65
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 187 globally 37
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 193 globally 49
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 225 globally 17
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 208 globally 53
Territorial Tax System
Rank 74 globally 64
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 46 globally 82
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 1 globally 100
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 49 globally 72
Business Credit Access
Rank 17 globally 81
Investor Protection
Rank 16 globally 80
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 8 globally 85
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 127 globally 69
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 19 globally 80
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 12 globally 84

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

78
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 11 globally 74
Banking Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 14 globally 91
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 31 globally 91
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 152 globally 42
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 176 globally 5
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

68
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 10 globally 79
Crypto Regulation
Rank 15 globally 79
Legal Status
Rank 10 globally 88
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 10 globally 69
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 178 globally 44
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 95 globally 12

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

59
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 202 globally 36
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 183 globally 43
66
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 1 globally 100
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 69 globally 61
Days to Register a Company
Rank 29 globally 73

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

70
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 33 globally 83
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 124 globally 85
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 205 globally 28
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 181 globally 66
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 23 globally 73
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 48 globally 97
Central Bank Independence
Rank 19 globally 85
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 207 globally 23
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 70
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 25 globally 84
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 35 globally 75
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 80
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 71 globally 74
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 15 globally 89
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

27
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 226 globally 10
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 201 globally 37
Electricity Cost
Rank 222 globally 15
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 209 globally 48
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 222 globally 54

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

31
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 161 globally 32
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 157 globally 40
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 202 globally 21
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 182 globally 38
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 176 globally 39
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 193 globally 27
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 210 globally 21

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

42
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 196 globally 33
Burger Menu Price
Rank 195 globally 41
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 194 globally 40
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 188 globally 43
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 194 globally 34
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 133 globally 65
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 199 globally 31

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

42
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Transit Cost
Rank 219 globally 25
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 213 globally 28
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 195 globally 63
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 216 globally 52
Car Purchase Index
Rank 30 globally 65
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 222 globally 26
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 223 globally 45
68
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Internet Cost
Rank 107 globally 63
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 118 globally 78
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 96 globally 89
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 167 globally 49

Personal Services

4 indicators

53
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Haircut Cost
Rank 177 globally 52
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 178 globally 57
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 171 globally 58
Local Services Cost
Rank 186 globally 44
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
81
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Logistics Performance
Rank 9 globally 87
Rail Network Density
Rank 20 globally 81
Airport Connectivity
Rank 12 globally 88
Port Connectivity
Rank 22 globally 57
70
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Road Quality
Rank 36 globally 78
Traffic Congestion
Rank 205 globally 32
Road Density
Rank 46 globally 71
Traffic Deaths
Rank 16 globally 92
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 14 globally 83

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 59 globally 95
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 80 globally 61
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 93 globally 44
CO2 Intensity
Rank 103 globally 44
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 213 globally 71
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Broadband Speed
Rank 56 globally 74
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 1 globally 100
Mobile Speed
Rank 55 globally 75
5G Coverage
Rank 27 globally 65

Public Transport

4 indicators

75
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Transit Coverage
Rank 13 globally 86
Transit Punctuality
Rank 41 globally 74
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 20 globally 60
Walkability Score
Rank 17 globally 77
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

69
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 16 globally 85
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 21 globally 93
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 21 globally 71
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 224 globally 32

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

57
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 198 globally 35
Sunshine Hours
Rank 224 globally 47
Humidity Comfort
Rank 155 globally 56
Rainy Days
Rank 164 globally 57
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 16 globally 99
Seasonal Variation
Rank 126 globally 73

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

48
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Beach Quality
Rank 165 globally 39
Mountain Access
Rank 149 globally 28
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 47 globally 95
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 162 globally 18

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

85
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 5 globally 92
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 65 globally 71
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 8 globally 91
Recovery Time
Rank 16 globally 90

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

85
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 33 globally 75
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 9 globally 78
Music & Nightlife
Rank 2 globally 87
Cinema Density
Rank 5 globally 93
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 5 globally 95
65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 37 globally 56
Restaurant Density
Rank 26 globally 76
Street Food Scene
Rank 38 globally 56
Local Market Quality
Rank 36 globally 67
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 15 globally 77
Local Freshness
Rank 29 globally 74
Local Authenticity
Rank 56 globally 48

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

58
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 223 globally 0
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 25 globally 79
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 22 globally 65
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 171 globally 58
Child Safety Score
Rank 55 globally 72
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 27 globally 45
Playground Density
Rank 17 globally 85

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

62
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 16 globally 88
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 214 globally 22
Pet Food Prices
Rank 185 globally 38
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 4 globally 88
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 12 globally 82
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81
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 31 globally 84
E-Government
Rank 6 globally 96
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 24 globally 85
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 39 globally 81
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 11 globally 90
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 38 globally 88
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 3 globally 91
Border Openness
Rank 28 globally 92
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 9 globally 93
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 158 globally 84
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 33 globally 51
Remote Work Legality
Rank 5 globally 88
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 13 globally 92
Remote Job Market
Rank 7 globally 96
Coworking Density
Rank 11 globally 88
Nomad Community
Rank 7 globally 92
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 13 globally 93
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 17 globally 92
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 21 globally 87
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 8 globally 90
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 31 globally 85
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 34 globally 83
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 2 globally 99
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 22 globally 92
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 7 globally 86
Residence Status Stability
Rank 36 globally 83
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 24 globally 90
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 32 globally 95
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

92
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 6 globally 89
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 5 globally 98
Expat Community Size
Rank 26 globally 66
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 1 globally 100
International Schools
Rank 6 globally 86
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 13 globally 86
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 16 globally 89
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 27 globally 83
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 26 globally 81
84
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 39 globally 79
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 4 globally 90
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 23 globally 84
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 21 globally 84
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 22 globally 86
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Hotel Quality
Rank 10 globally 94
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 24 globally 90
Accommodation Availability
Rank 12 globally 89
Booking & Transparency
Rank 23 globally 90

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

94
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 12 globally 92
Digital Travel Services
Rank 19 globally 90
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 12 globally 95
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 5 globally 91
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 1 globally 100
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 72 globally 71
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 8 globally 92
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 114 globally 65
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 33 globally 81
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 85 globally 70

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

54
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Hotel Cost
Rank 208 globally 50
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 208 globally 53
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 210 globally 44
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 196 globally 55
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 164 globally 71
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 25 globally 93
Off-Season Usability
Rank 9 globally 92
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 12 globally 92
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 136 globally 81
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

83
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Press Freedom
Rank 47 globally 73
Democracy Index
Rank 22 globally 83
Personal Freedom
Rank 16 globally 85
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 22 globally 88

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

83
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 12 globally 78
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 55 globally 60
Education Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 92
School Life Expectancy
Rank 14 globally 88
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 30
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 26 globally 70
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 51 globally 65
Housing Support Score
Rank 27 globally 71
Social Mobility Score
Rank 35 globally 67
Social Cohesion
Rank 26 globally 79
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Gender Equality
Rank 22 globally 80
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 19 globally 84
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 21 globally 87

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

92
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 13 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 17 globally 89
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 18 globally 89
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 18 globally 90
Pride Culture
Rank 9 globally 91
88
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Disability Support Score
Rank 21 globally 85
Public Accessibility
Rank 11 globally 88
Digital Accessibility
Rank 10 globally 90
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 16 globally 89

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

62
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 144 globally 69
Secularization Score
Rank 59 globally 54
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 11 globally 59
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 153 globally 60

Demography

10 indicators

60
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Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 144 globally 32
Net Migration Rate
Rank 28 globally 70
Urbanization Rate
Rank 57 globally 80
Foreign Population Share
Rank 61 globally 70
Population Density
Rank 194 globally 43
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 28 globally 65