Country profile

Uruguay: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Uruguay is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Electricity & Energy, Conflicts & Political Security and Season & Travel Comfort stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Outdoor & Lifestyle and Bitcoin & Crypto.

Overall rating 69.88 points
Global rank Rank 41 globally
Continental rank Rank 1 in South 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 Uruguay

Why is Uruguay especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Uruguay?

Electricity & Energy, Conflicts & Political Security and Season & Travel Comfort show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Outdoor & Lifestyle and Bitcoin & Crypto.

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

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 Uruguay 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

Uruguay 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 healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Uruguay

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

69
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Homicide Rate
Rank 188 globally 72
Petty Crime Index
Rank 115 globally 56
Women's Safety
Rank 94 globally 62
Organized Crime
Rank 30 globally 68
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 80 globally 84
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 49 globally 86
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 26 globally 93
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

71
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Flood Risk
Rank 80 globally 54
Storm Risk
Rank 135 globally 69
Earthquake Risk
Rank 64 globally 83
Drought Risk
Rank 88 globally 69
Wildfire Risk
Rank 73 globally 61
Landslide Risk
Rank 23 globally 84
Tsunami Risk
Rank 104 globally 67
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

81
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State Surveillance
Rank 37 globally 80
Internet Censorship
Rank 32 globally 85
Internet Freedom
Rank 37 globally 79
Data Protection Laws
Rank 50 globally 81
VPN Access
Rank 37 globally 87
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 47 globally 71
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Rule of Law
Rank 60 globally 70
Property Rights Security
Rank 48 globally 72
Corruption Perception
Rank 26 globally 74
Police Effectiveness
Rank 46 globally 74
Expropriation Risk
Rank 38 globally 75
Extradition Risk
Rank 116 globally 44

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

69
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Political Stability
Rank 62 globally 73
Economic Resilience
Rank 71 globally 65
Government Efficiency
Rank 66 globally 71
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 54 globally 67
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 42 globally 73
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 50 globally 79
Emergency Care
Rank 45 globally 73
Medicine Access
Rank 41 globally 77
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 40 globally 75
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 38 globally 76
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 83 globally 79
Doctor Density
Rank 12 globally 84
Hospital Beds
Rank 112 globally 41
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 148 globally 44
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 85 globally 62

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 57 globally 88
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 62 globally 52
Tap Water Safety
Rank 73 globally 92
Sanitation
Rank 57 globally 90
Waste Management
Rank 41 globally 76
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Life Expectancy
Rank 66 globally 81
Infectious Diseases
Rank 93 globally 79
Obesity Rate
Rank 186 globally 57
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 75 globally 59
Mental Health
Rank 56 globally 70
Suicide Rate
Rank 222 globally 26
Maternal Mortality
Rank 60 globally 79
Vaccination Rate
Rank 53 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 120 globally 61
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 201 globally 63
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 171 globally 73
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 154 globally 44
Social Security Burden
Rank 175 globally 55
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 213 globally 30
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 134 globally 75
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 128 globally 75
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 63 globally 71
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 179 globally 51
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 92 globally 38
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 22 globally 75
Capital Market Depth
Rank 39 globally 74
Business Credit Access
Rank 62 globally 71
Investor Protection
Rank 35 globally 74
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 29 globally 75
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 40 globally 78
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 92 globally 63
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 78 globally 67

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

71
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 48 globally 60
Banking Stability
Rank 91 globally 77
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 88 globally 73
ATM Availability
Rank 1 globally 100
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

47
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 81 globally 36
Crypto Regulation
Rank 71 globally 56
Legal Status
Rank 64 globally 60
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 59 globally 27
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 112 globally 66
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 23 globally 37

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

83
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 2 globally 90
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 34 globally 80
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 169 globally 46
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 59 globally 62
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

73
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 71 globally 72
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 167 globally 75
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 136 globally 54
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 112 globally 84
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 48 globally 68
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 63 globally 73
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 32 globally 79
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 98 globally 76
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 71 globally 60
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 92 globally 42
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 147 globally 65
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 83 globally 77
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 50 globally 81
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 73 globally 58
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

53
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 135 globally 39
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 131 globally 52
Electricity Cost
Rank 164 globally 51
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 181 globally 69
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 154 globally 88

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

28
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 101 globally 53
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 205 globally 13
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 204 globally 18
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 205 globally 27
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 115 globally 58
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 195 globally 24
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 212 globally 17

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 129 globally 59
Burger Menu Price
Rank 146 globally 70
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 81 globally 86
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 120 globally 79
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 97 globally 71
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 136 globally 77

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

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Transit Cost
Rank 142 globally 85
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 183 globally 45
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 133 globally 79
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 150 globally 84
Car Purchase Index
Rank 75 globally 25
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 165 globally 86
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 146 globally 86
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 72 globally 89
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 81 globally 91
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 84 globally 67

Personal Services

4 indicators

73
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Haircut Cost
Rank 133 globally 70
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 122 globally 75
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 107 globally 79
Local Services Cost
Rank 131 globally 67
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 59 globally 41
Airport Connectivity
Rank 43 globally 69
Port Connectivity
Rank 57 globally 35
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Road Quality
Rank 57 globally 64
Traffic Congestion
Rank 123 globally 48
Road Density
Rank 92 globally 61
Traffic Deaths
Rank 140 globally 63
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

94
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Power Outages
Rank 48 globally 96
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 41 globally 78
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 9 globally 97
CO2 Intensity
Rank 11 globally 93
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 84 globally 61
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 50 globally 83
Mobile Speed
Rank 82 globally 62
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

61
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Transit Coverage
Rank 32 globally 72
Transit Punctuality
Rank 50 globally 68
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 43 globally 35
Walkability Score
Rank 42 globally 65
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

61
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 78 globally 60
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 35 globally 68
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

71
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 156 globally 52
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 80 globally 76
Rainy Days
Rank 79 globally 71
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 159 globally 63

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

36
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Beach Quality
Rank 99 globally 63
Mountain Access
Rank 163 globally 22
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 208 globally 10
Biodiversity Index
Rank 117 globally 61
Forest Cover
Rank 165 globally 16

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 48 globally 64
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 159 globally 48
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 54 globally 59
Recovery Time
Rank 58 globally 76

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

54
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 58 globally 52
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 66 globally 52
Cinema Density
Rank 48 globally 43
Cultural Freedom
Rank 34 globally 80
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 10 globally 88
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 70 globally 47
Restaurant Density
Rank 65 globally 57
Street Food Scene
Rank 78 globally 47
Local Market Quality
Rank 72 globally 57
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 55 globally 54
Local Freshness
Rank 74 globally 62
Local Authenticity
Rank 72 globally 45

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 146 globally 85
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 81 globally 24
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Child Safety Score
Rank 55 globally 72
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 54 globally 68

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 44 globally 70
Veterinary Quality
Rank 53 globally 72
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 139 globally 52
Pet Food Prices
Rank 133 globally 52
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 47 globally 65
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 25 globally 60
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 27 globally 75
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 7 globally 90
E-Government
Rank 95 globally 76
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 42 globally 79
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 47 globally 79
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 48 globally 68
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 71 globally 73
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 71 globally 74
Border Openness
Rank 82 globally 78
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 58 globally 74
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 16 globally 78
Remote Work Legality
Rank 66 globally 67
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 111 globally 66
Remote Job Market
Rank 82 globally 68
Coworking Density
Rank 72 globally 53
Nomad Community
Rank 75 globally 50
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 81 globally 66
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 40 globally 82
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 80
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 69 globally 71
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 77
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 45 globally 79
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 83
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 6 globally 92
Family Reunification
Rank 32 globally 88
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 4 globally 90
Residence Status Stability
Rank 39 globally 82
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 34 globally 84
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 85 globally 78
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

58
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 128 globally 45
Local Language Barrier
Rank 124 globally 54
Integration Ease
Rank 49 globally 77
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 57 globally 73
Expat Community Size
Rank 109 globally 38
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 58 globally 72
International Schools
Rank 112 globally 44
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 15 globally 85
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 22 globally 86
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 20 globally 86
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 26 globally 81
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 25 globally 86
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 88 globally 52
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 41 globally 76
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 56 globally 72
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 39 globally 77
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Hotel Quality
Rank 52 globally 77
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 44 globally 80
Accommodation Availability
Rank 56 globally 69
Booking & Transparency
Rank 52 globally 79

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 46 globally 70
Digital Travel Services
Rank 65 globally 73
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 60 globally 84
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 74 globally 74
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 63 globally 57
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 67 globally 73
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 167 globally 52
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 59 globally 65
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 80 globally 74
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 77 globally 71
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 190 globally 43

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

82
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Hotel Cost
Rank 107 globally 81
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 105 globally 82
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 136 globally 79
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 135 globally 80
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 4 globally 97
Off-Season Usability
Rank 45 globally 80
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 47 globally 77
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 4 globally 97
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

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Press Freedom
Rank 59 globally 72
Democracy Index
Rank 15 globally 88
Personal Freedom
Rank 69 globally 75
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 25 globally 87

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

73
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 71 globally 52
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 76 globally 52
Education Expenditure
Rank 89 globally 75
School Life Expectancy
Rank 20 globally 85
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 75
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 65 globally 55
Housing Support Score
Rank 38 globally 63
Social Mobility Score
Rank 45 globally 63
Social Cohesion
Rank 32 globally 77
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Gender Equality
Rank 61 globally 71
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 41 globally 75
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 25 globally 85
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 21 globally 87
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 27 globally 83

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

88
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 13 globally 98
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 23 globally 84
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 32 globally 82
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 22 globally 87
Pride Culture
Rank 17 globally 86
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Disability Support Score
Rank 38 globally 75
Public Accessibility
Rank 39 globally 71
Digital Accessibility
Rank 65 globally 69
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 44 globally 75

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

77
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 12 globally 72
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 17 globally 81

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 153 globally 48
Fertility Rate
Rank 124 globally 65
Population Growth
Rank 144 globally 32
Net Migration Rate
Rank 89 globally 50
Urbanization Rate
Rank 17 globally 95
Foreign Population Share
Rank 119 globally 40
Population Density
Rank 37 globally 75
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 38 globally 63
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 49 globally 53