Country profile

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

United States is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Travel & Vacation and Relocation & Residency, while Internet & Connectivity, Language & Integration and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation 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 Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services.

Overall rating 68.90 points
Global rank Rank 43 globally
Continental rank Rank 2 in North America

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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 States

Why is United States especially relevant in this comparison?

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

Which topics stand out positively for United States?

Internet & Connectivity, Language & Integration and Beaches, Nature & Relaxation 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 Food & Basic Goods, Dining & Going Out and Personal Services.

How important is travel, accommodation and longer trips for United States?

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 States 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 States is especially useful to compare with Canada, United Kingdom and Portugal, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Mexico and Germany work as contrast comparisons when travel, accommodation and visitor usability as well as residence, visas and settling abroad 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 States

United States: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

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

United States: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 39 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

United States: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 68 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 States

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

64
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Homicide Rate
Rank 154 globally 82
Petty Crime Index
Rank 96 globally 60
Women's Safety
Rank 73 globally 67
Organized Crime
Rank 116 globally 51
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 101 globally 80
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 121 globally 90
Political Violence
Rank 144 globally 75
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 167 globally 76
Terrorism Risk
Rank 202 globally 55

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

42
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Flood Risk
Rank 205 globally 29
Storm Risk
Rank 176 globally 53
Earthquake Risk
Rank 180 globally 39
Drought Risk
Rank 134 globally 60
Wildfire Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Landslide Risk
Rank 139 globally 46
Tsunami Risk
Rank 201 globally 25
Volcano Risk
Rank 216 globally 26

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

70
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State Surveillance
Rank 101 globally 67
Internet Censorship
Rank 77 globally 76
Internet Freedom
Rank 70 globally 74
Data Protection Laws
Rank 81 globally 62
VPN Access
Rank 66 globally 82
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 141 globally 54
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Rule of Law
Rank 54 globally 72
Property Rights Security
Rank 30 globally 76
Corruption Perception
Rank 51 globally 66
Police Effectiveness
Rank 67 globally 70
Expropriation Risk
Rank 51 globally 73
Extradition Risk
Rank 162 globally 38

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

71
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Political Stability
Rank 98 globally 66
Economic Resilience
Rank 33 globally 74
Government Efficiency
Rank 50 globally 75
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 51 globally 68
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

70
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 58 globally 70
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 68 globally 76
Emergency Care
Rank 62 globally 69
Medicine Access
Rank 83 globally 70
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 70 globally 70
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 142 globally 61
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 41 globally 86
Doctor Density
Rank 39 globally 76
Hospital Beds
Rank 93 globally 44
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 118 globally 91
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 229 globally 6
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 1 globally 92

Environmental Health

6 indicators

88
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 31 globally 94
Noise Pollution
Rank 87 globally 58
UV Radiation
Rank 30 globally 67
Tap Water Safety
Rank 43 globally 98
Sanitation
Rank 24 globally 97
Waste Management
Rank 16 globally 88
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Life Expectancy
Rank 60 globally 83
Infectious Diseases
Rank 19 globally 89
Obesity Rate
Rank 211 globally 49
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 67 globally 61
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 195 globally 40
Maternal Mortality
Rank 71 globally 77
Vaccination Rate
Rank 73 globally 93
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 200 globally 43
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 228 globally 35
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

58
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 195 globally 63
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 158 globally 42
Social Security Burden
Rank 100 globally 78
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 40 globally 79
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 191 globally 50
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 197 globally 50
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 208 globally 53
Territorial Tax System
Rank 228 globally 8
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 97 globally 69
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 38 globally 78
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 62 globally 69
Capital Market Depth
Rank 33 globally 75
Business Credit Access
Rank 23 globally 79
Investor Protection
Rank 41 globally 73
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 20 globally 78
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 91 globally 72
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 19 globally 80
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 18 globally 83

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

81
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 48 globally 60
Banking Stability
Rank 9 globally 85
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 4 globally 94
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 6 globally 99
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 3 globally 70
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 100 globally 43
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

80
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 2 globally 92
Crypto Regulation
Rank 39 globally 76
Legal Status
Rank 14 globally 87
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 6 globally 73
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 146 globally 53
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 1 globally 91

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

69
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 43 globally 80
Transaction Costs
Rank 30 globally 85
Affordability
Rank 154 globally 52
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
65
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 156 globally 36
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 46 globally 87
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 6 globally 76
Days to Register a Company
Rank 48 globally 65

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

70
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 13 globally 89
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 94 globally 89
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 216 globally 15
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 82
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 23 globally 73
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 175 globally 67
Central Bank Independence
Rank 26 globally 83
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 183 globally 34
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 147 globally 65
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 11 globally 91
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 23 globally 82
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 82 globally 83
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 14 globally 93
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 3 globally 98
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 47 globally 74
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

44
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 192 globally 24
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 184 globally 41
Electricity Cost
Rank 116 globally 67
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 180 globally 71
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 228 globally 37

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

18
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 73 globally 63
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 226 globally 2
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 206 globally 17
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 215 globally 19
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 197 globally 32
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 226 globally 3
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 224 globally 7

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

35
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 207 globally 27
Burger Menu Price
Rank 213 globally 29
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 207 globally 29
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 185 globally 55
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 199 globally 31

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

58
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Transit Cost
Rank 213 globally 37
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 53 globally 74
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 182 globally 70
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 229 globally 26
Car Purchase Index
Rank 8 globally 83
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 170 globally 81
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 195 globally 70
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Internet Cost
Rank 181 globally 41
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 218 globally 25
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 219 globally 38
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 140 globally 82
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 180 globally 46

Personal Services

4 indicators

39
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Haircut Cost
Rank 208 globally 37
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 207 globally 42
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 199 globally 46
Local Services Cost
Rank 213 globally 30
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74
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Logistics Performance
Rank 13 globally 83
Rail Network Density
Rank 36 globally 68
Airport Connectivity
Rank 43 globally 69
Port Connectivity
Rank 6 globally 72
67
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Road Quality
Rank 22 globally 84
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 76 globally 65
Traffic Deaths
Rank 127 globally 69
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 17 globally 79

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

72
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Power Outages
Rank 122 globally 84
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 143 globally 22
CO2 Intensity
Rank 71 globally 55
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 223 globally 45
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Broadband Speed
Rank 6 globally 95
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 28 globally 97
Mobile Speed
Rank 21 globally 84
5G Coverage
Rank 9 globally 85

Public Transport

4 indicators

58
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 42 globally 72
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 39 globally 42
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

45
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 62 globally 65
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 229 globally 0
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 23 globally 70
Burnout Risk
Rank 105 globally 52
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 175 globally 46
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 83 globally 69
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 164 globally 87
Seasonal Variation
Rank 204 globally 50

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

65
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 28 globally 73
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 148 globally 43
Biodiversity Index
Rank 33 globally 82
Forest Cover
Rank 102 globally 45

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

81
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 1 globally 100
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 56 globally 73
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 10 globally 90
Recovery Time
Rank 183 globally 57

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 38 globally 71
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 12 globally 72
Music & Nightlife
Rank 3 globally 85
Cinema Density
Rank 7 globally 89
Cultural Freedom
Rank 22 globally 85
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 22 globally 80
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 22 globally 69
Restaurant Density
Rank 16 globally 82
Street Food Scene
Rank 25 globally 62
Local Market Quality
Rank 29 globally 68
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 19 globally 73
Local Freshness
Rank 37 globally 72
Local Authenticity
Rank 35 globally 53

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

53
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 218 globally 20
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 229 globally 0
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 53
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 69 globally 83
Child Safety Score
Rank 43 globally 78
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 14 globally 55
Playground Density
Rank 29 globally 80

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

59
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 16 globally 88
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 223 globally 18
Pet Food Prices
Rank 154 globally 45
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 57 globally 60
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 27 globally 75
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73
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 14 globally 92
Visa Processing Time
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 56 globally 77
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 28 globally 85
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 21 globally 82
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 42 globally 84
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 30 globally 81
Border Openness
Rank 76 globally 80
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 34 globally 83
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 202 globally 61
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 91 globally 44
Remote Work Legality
Rank 75 globally 63
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 42 globally 84
Remote Job Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Density
Rank 5 globally 92
Nomad Community
Rank 8 globally 91
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 3 globally 98
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 46 globally 81
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 48 globally 79
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 26 globally 81
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 40 globally 80
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 31 globally 85
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 20 globally 90
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 37 globally 86
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 13 globally 84
Residence Status Stability
Rank 69 globally 75
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 37 globally 83
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 61 globally 92
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

91
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 8 globally 88
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 15 globally 94
Expat Community Size
Rank 26 globally 66
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 5 globally 97
International Schools
Rank 7 globally 84
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 16 globally 84
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 52 globally 74
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 42 globally 78
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 59 globally 70
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 57 globally 73
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 23 globally 73
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 37 globally 78
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 39 globally 77
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 33 globally 81
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Hotel Quality
Rank 21 globally 89
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 29 globally 88
Accommodation Availability
Rank 19 globally 83
Booking & Transparency
Rank 31 globally 87

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

89
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 35 globally 77
Digital Travel Services
Rank 19 globally 90
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 21 globally 93
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 6 globally 96
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 7 globally 87
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 5 globally 95
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 20 globally 85
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 10 globally 91
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 30 globally 89
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 5 globally 95
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 20 globally 86

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

45
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Hotel Cost
Rank 208 globally 50
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 208 globally 53
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 218 globally 38
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 205 globally 52
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 224 globally 27
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 80 globally 87
Off-Season Usability
Rank 11 globally 90
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 18 globally 87
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 200 globally 75
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

79
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Press Freedom
Rank 77 globally 67
Democracy Index
Rank 53 globally 79
Personal Freedom
Rank 36 globally 82
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 33 globally 83

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

79
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 35 globally 69
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 50 globally 62
Education Expenditure
Rank 73 globally 83
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 33 globally 63
Gini Index
Rank 142 globally 54
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 43 globally 70
Housing Support Score
Rank 57 globally 54
Social Mobility Score
Rank 49 globally 62
Social Cohesion
Rank 48 globally 73
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Gender Equality
Rank 46 globally 73
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 49 globally 73
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 41 globally 78
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 38 globally 79
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 37 globally 78

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

86
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 26 globally 96
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 35 globally 80
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 29 globally 83
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 33 globally 83
Pride Culture
Rank 10 globally 90
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Disability Support Score
Rank 48 globally 69
Public Accessibility
Rank 39 globally 71
Digital Accessibility
Rank 38 globally 77
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 35 globally 78

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

74
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 34 globally 87
Secularization Score
Rank 41 globally 58
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 8 globally 60
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

63
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Median Age
Rank 162 globally 43
Fertility Rate
Rank 89 globally 75
Population Growth
Rank 144 globally 32
Net Migration Rate
Rank 43 globally 63
Urbanization Rate
Rank 57 globally 80
Foreign Population Share
Rank 61 globally 70
Population Density
Rank 55 globally 69
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 48 globally 60
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 36 globally 60