Country profile

U.S. Virgin Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

U.S. Virgin Islands is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Health and Relocation & Residency, while Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Climate & Weather stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Basic Goods and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 60.75 points
Global rank Rank 101 globally
Continental rank Rank 23 in North America

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Decision areas

These entry points link directly to existing detail articles; otherwise they lead to the related global ranking.

Key questions about U.S. Virgin Islands

Why is U.S. Virgin Islands especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Health and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for U.S. Virgin Islands?

Conflicts & Political Security, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Climate & Weather show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Food & Basic Goods and Food & Culinary Culture.

How important is healthcare protection and everyday usability for U.S. Virgin Islands?

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 U.S. Virgin Islands 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

U.S. Virgin Islands 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 healthcare and medical protection as well as residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for U.S. Virgin Islands

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are included directly in the static HTML. Existing detail articles are linked directly; otherwise the link leads to the related global ranking.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

43
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Homicide Rate
Rank 226 globally 26
Petty Crime Index
Rank 160 globally 44
Women's Safety
Rank 137 globally 53
Organized Crime
Rank 81 globally 58
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 114 globally 77
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
91
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 83 globally 83
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 65 globally 91
Terrorism Risk
Rank 130 globally 98

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

46
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Flood Risk
Rank 80 globally 54
Storm Risk
Rank 220 globally 15
Earthquake Risk
Rank 187 globally 34
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 51 globally 76
Landslide Risk
Rank 139 globally 46
Tsunami Risk
Rank 193 globally 32
Volcano Risk
Rank 128 globally 92

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

79
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State Surveillance
Rank 45 globally 79
Internet Censorship
Rank 51 globally 83
Internet Freedom
Rank 59 globally 76
Data Protection Laws
Rank 63 globally 75
VPN Access
Rank 49 globally 86
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 50 globally 70
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Rule of Law
Rank 49 globally 73
Property Rights Security
Rank 54 globally 71
Corruption Perception
Rank 61 globally 64
Police Effectiveness
Rank 88 globally 66
Expropriation Risk
Rank 60 globally 71
Extradition Risk
Rank 45 globally 51

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

67
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Political Stability
Rank 78 globally 71
Economic Resilience
Rank 93 globally 62
Government Efficiency
Rank 50 globally 75
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 92 globally 61
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

68
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 72 globally 67
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 63 globally 77
Emergency Care
Rank 77 globally 67
Medicine Access
Rank 71 globally 72
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 63 globally 71
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 68
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 123 globally 66
Doctor Density
Rank 92 globally 58
Hospital Beds
Rank 112 globally 41
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 224 globally 16
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 35 globally 74

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 36 globally 92
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 29 globally 99
Sanitation
Rank 38 globally 95
Waste Management
Rank 53 globally 70
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Life Expectancy
Rank 50 globally 88
Infectious Diseases
Rank 37 globally 87
Obesity Rate
Rank 196 globally 55
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 77 globally 56
Mental Health
Rank 46 globally 71
Suicide Rate
Rank 121 globally 55
Maternal Mortality
Rank 98 globally 71
Vaccination Rate
Rank 119 globally 88
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 161 globally 54
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 221 globally 52
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

63
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 180 globally 69
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 158 globally 42
Social Security Burden
Rank 90 globally 79
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 32 globally 84
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 223 globally 18
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 118 globally 64
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 49 globally 72
Business Credit Access
Rank 40 globally 75
Investor Protection
Rank 59 globally 70
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 69 globally 65
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 78 globally 74
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 40 globally 73
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 48 globally 75

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

77
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 56 globally 57
Banking Stability
Rank 9 globally 85
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 31 globally 95
ATM Availability
Rank 62 globally 83
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 94 globally 53
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

42
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 115 globally 29
Crypto Regulation
Rank 71 globally 56
Legal Status
Rank 66 globally 59
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 74 globally 23
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 146 globally 53
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 36 globally 31

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

67
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 63 globally 75
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 168 globally 48
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 101 globally 42
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 57 globally 84
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 34 globally 65
Days to Register a Company
Rank 48 globally 65

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

71
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 53 globally 78
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 118 globally 58
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 217 globally 48
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 84 globally 62
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 1 globally 100
Central Bank Independence
Rank 49 globally 78
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 122 globally 60
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 187 globally 46
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 45 globally 70
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 88 globally 44
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 187 globally 46
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 71 globally 74
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 55 globally 67
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

39
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 192 globally 24
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 179 globally 42
Electricity Cost
Rank 227 globally 10
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 159 globally 87
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 206 globally 68

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

25
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 211 globally 15
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 196 globally 17
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 190 globally 22
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 182 globally 38
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 188 globally 35
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 186 globally 28
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 201 globally 24

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 207 globally 27
Burger Menu Price
Rank 210 globally 31
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 195 globally 38
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 194 globally 36
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 187 globally 52
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 193 globally 46
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 202 globally 25
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 208 globally 24

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

69
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Transit Cost
Rank 171 globally 72
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 68 globally 70
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 182 globally 70
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 200 globally 63
Car Purchase Index
Rank 48 globally 42
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 200 globally 32
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 218 globally 25
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 224 globally 33
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 224 globally 45
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 218 globally 31

Personal Services

4 indicators

38
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Haircut Cost
Rank 212 globally 35
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 207 globally 42
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 208 globally 40
Local Services Cost
Rank 208 globally 34
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 136 globally 33
Port Connectivity
Rank 111 globally 20
55
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 115 globally 50
Road Density
Rank 14 globally 81
Traffic Deaths
Rank 99 globally 78
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 64 globally 21

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

56
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Power Outages
Rank 123 globally 83
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 218 globally 9
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 189 globally 11
CO2 Intensity
Rank 202 globally 17
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 76 globally 63
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 136 globally 25
Mobile Speed
Rank 72 globally 67
5G Coverage
Rank 76 globally 25

Public Transport

4 indicators

40
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Transit Coverage
Rank 130 globally 38
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

58
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 50 globally 65
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

82
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 11 globally 83
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 123 globally 64
Rainy Days
Rank 79 globally 71
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

60
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Beach Quality
Rank 10 globally 92
Mountain Access
Rank 140 globally 30
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 144 globally 44
Biodiversity Index
Rank 109 globally 63
Forest Cover
Rank 34 globally 78

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

57
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 108 globally 42
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 65 globally 71
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 104 globally 42
Recovery Time
Rank 79 globally 73

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

40
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 77 globally 41
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 39 globally 75
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 149 globally 30
Restaurant Density
Rank 133 globally 39
Street Food Scene
Rank 160 globally 29
Local Market Quality
Rank 195 globally 26
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 127 globally 34
Local Freshness
Rank 197 globally 27
Local Authenticity
Rank 170 globally 26

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

49
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 197 globally 61
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 69 globally 83
Child Safety Score
Rank 92 globally 65
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 65 globally 60

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

55
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 69 globally 68
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 194 globally 30
Pet Food Prices
Rank 207 globally 32
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 65 globally 58
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 17 globally 62
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 51 globally 70
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 111 globally 70
E-Government
Rank 54 globally 85
Visa Processing Time
Rank 181 globally 38
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 67 globally 74
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 56 globally 78
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 88 globally 52
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 54 globally 78
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 86 globally 71
Border Openness
Rank 89 globally 75
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 99 globally 63
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 172 globally 77
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 106 globally 42
Remote Work Legality
Rank 132 globally 52
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 55 globally 80
Remote Job Market
Rank 47 globally 77
Coworking Density
Rank 126 globally 37
Nomad Community
Rank 95 globally 44
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 44 globally 78
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 81 globally 71
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 63 globally 72
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 75 globally 70
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 55 globally 76
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 47 globally 81
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 76 globally 75
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 48 globally 75
Residence Status Stability
Rank 78 globally 73
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 77 globally 70
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 61 globally 92
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

81
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 14 globally 99
Integration Ease
Rank 23 globally 82
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 35 globally 81
Expat Community Size
Rank 56 globally 53
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 31 globally 83
International Schools
Rank 57 globally 53
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 26 globally 82
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 38 globally 77
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 33 globally 80
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 36 globally 75
69
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 52 globally 74
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 82 globally 54
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 66 globally 70
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 60 globally 71
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 76
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Hotel Quality
Rank 84 globally 64
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 75 globally 70
Accommodation Availability
Rank 108 globally 52
Booking & Transparency
Rank 69 globally 75

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

70
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 113 globally 47
Digital Travel Services
Rank 97 globally 64
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 41 globally 87
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 38 globally 83
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 102 globally 47
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 68 globally 72
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 78 globally 70
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 105 globally 52
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 8 globally 95
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 40 globally 80
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 103 globally 66

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

45
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Hotel Cost
Rank 220 globally 41
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 220 globally 44
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 205 globally 45
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 212 globally 48
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 212 globally 51
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 208 globally 76
Off-Season Usability
Rank 113 globally 68
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 92 globally 68
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 219 globally 70
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

78
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Press Freedom
Rank 77 globally 67
Democracy Index
Rank 55 globally 78
Personal Freedom
Rank 36 globally 82
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 51 globally 80

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

69
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 80 globally 50
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 55 globally 60
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 54 globally 78
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 61 globally 42
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 54 globally 50
Gini Index
Rank 143 globally 51
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 99 globally 45
Housing Support Score
Rank 78 globally 48
Social Mobility Score
Rank 84 globally 53
Social Cohesion
Rank 83 globally 62
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Gender Equality
Rank 70 globally 68
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 69 globally 68
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 41 globally 78
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 38 globally 79
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 47 globally 76

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

82
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 47 globally 91
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 35 globally 80
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 40 globally 78
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 37 globally 82
Pride Culture
Rank 37 globally 75
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Disability Support Score
Rank 61 globally 66
Public Accessibility
Rank 57 globally 64
Digital Accessibility
Rank 59 globally 72
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 59 globally 71

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

69
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 82 globally 49
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 51 globally 48
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 51 globally 73

Demography

10 indicators

58
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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 213 globally 10
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 17 globally 95
Foreign Population Share
Rank 37 globally 79
Population Density
Rank 185 globally 45
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 14 globally 73
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 6 globally 94
Single-Person Households
Rank 61 globally 51