Country profile

Uzbekistan: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Uzbekistan is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes, while Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Religion & Worldviews.

Overall rating 57.55 points
Global rank Rank 142 globally
Continental rank Rank 28 in Asia

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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 Uzbekistan

Why is Uzbekistan especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Uzbekistan?

Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Privacy & Surveillance and Religion & Worldviews.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Uzbekistan?

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 Uzbekistan 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

Uzbekistan 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Uzbekistan

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

72
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Homicide Rate
Rank 72 globally 93
Petty Crime Index
Rank 96 globally 60
Women's Safety
Rank 103 globally 60
Organized Crime
Rank 130 globally 49
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 122 globally 76
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 134 globally 86
Political Violence
Rank 165 globally 68
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 129 globally 84
Terrorism Risk
Rank 125 globally 99

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

56
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Flood Risk
Rank 154 globally 41
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 180 globally 39
Drought Risk
Rank 203 globally 24
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 152 globally 44
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

23
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State Surveillance
Rank 212 globally 18
Internet Censorship
Rank 210 globally 20
Internet Freedom
Rank 209 globally 26
Data Protection Laws
Rank 202 globally 25
VPN Access
Rank 208 globally 24
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 178 globally 49
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Rule of Law
Rank 181 globally 37
Property Rights Security
Rank 178 globally 38
Corruption Perception
Rank 170 globally 31
Police Effectiveness
Rank 140 globally 52
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

53
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Political Stability
Rank 126 globally 59
Economic Resilience
Rank 151 globally 55
Government Efficiency
Rank 164 globally 46
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 150 globally 50
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

56
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 119 globally 59
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 178 globally 51
Emergency Care
Rank 120 globally 58
Medicine Access
Rank 159 globally 56
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 133 globally 56
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 127 globally 64
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 217 globally 20
Doctor Density
Rank 69 globally 67
Hospital Beds
Rank 33 globally 65
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 124 globally 89
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 54 globally 74
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 186 globally 40
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 114 globally 84
Sanitation
Rank 97 globally 78
Waste Management
Rank 106 globally 42
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Life Expectancy
Rank 139 globally 64
Infectious Diseases
Rank 90 globally 80
Obesity Rate
Rank 171 globally 61
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 130 globally 42
Mental Health
Rank 151 globally 58
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 101 globally 69
Vaccination Rate
Rank 71 globally 94
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 62 globally 76
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 112 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 140 globally 81
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 34 globally 87
Social Security Burden
Rank 154 globally 63
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 78 globally 62
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 134 globally 75
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 118 globally 64
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 54 globally 71
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 81 globally 67
Capital Market Depth
Rank 103 globally 64
Business Credit Access
Rank 140 globally 56
Investor Protection
Rank 178 globally 36
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 150 globally 45
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 141 globally 68
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 107 globally 58
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 116 globally 55

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

68
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 119 globally 41
Banking Stability
Rank 131 globally 74
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 136 globally 78
Fintech Development
Rank 113 globally 60
ATM Availability
Rank 21 globally 94
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 79 globally 72
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

37
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 86 globally 35
Crypto Regulation
Rank 119 globally 42
Legal Status
Rank 131 globally 42
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 129 globally 13
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 87 globally 76
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 104 globally 11

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

70
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 9 globally 90
Affordability
Rank 7 globally 90
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 3 globally 94
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 33 globally 63
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 83 globally 75
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 183 globally 48
Days to Register a Company
Rank 29 globally 73

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

64
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 149 globally 50
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 198 globally 53
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 64 globally 73
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 15 globally 91
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 127 globally 57
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 69
Central Bank Independence
Rank 183 globally 54
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 20 globally 87
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 60
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 162 globally 21
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 142 globally 27
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 80
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 28 globally 88
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 128 globally 60
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 171 globally 19
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

80
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 39 globally 64
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 15 globally 96
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 153 globally 88
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

76
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 84 globally 56
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 32 globally 88
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 73 globally 73
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 63 globally 81
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 115 globally 58
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 71 globally 83
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 61 globally 83

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

98
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

84
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 23 globally 85
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 17 globally 98
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Internet Cost
Rank 16 globally 91
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 30 globally 77

Personal Services

4 indicators

83
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Haircut Cost
Rank 22 globally 92
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 23 globally 98
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 197 globally 47
Local Services Cost
Rank 27 globally 93
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32
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Logistics Performance
Rank 99 globally 31
Rail Network Density
Rank 63 globally 38
Airport Connectivity
Rank 91 globally 46
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
46
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Road Quality
Rank 120 globally 44
Traffic Congestion
Rank 123 globally 48
Road Density
Rank 145 globally 52
Traffic Deaths
Rank 137 globally 66
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

74
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 169 globally 15
CO2 Intensity
Rank 151 globally 32
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 118 globally 48
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 44 globally 87
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

45
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Transit Coverage
Rank 89 globally 52
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 98 globally 15
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

50
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 70 globally 70
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 95 globally 61
Burnout Risk
Rank 135 globally 45
Public Holidays
Rank 212 globally 36

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

67
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 194 globally 37
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 24 globally 96
Rainy Days
Rank 34 globally 83
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 207 globally 61
Seasonal Variation
Rank 223 globally 38

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

31
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 88 globally 45
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 138 globally 47
Biodiversity Index
Rank 194 globally 44
Forest Cover
Rank 185 globally 11

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

45
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 190 globally 39
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 39
Recovery Time
Rank 158 globally 61

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

38
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 101 globally 34
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 47 globally 38
Music & Nightlife
Rank 116 globally 38
Cinema Density
Rank 93 globally 24
Cultural Freedom
Rank 188 globally 28
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 51 globally 75
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 101 globally 41
Restaurant Density
Rank 94 globally 48
Street Food Scene
Rank 99 globally 43
Local Market Quality
Rank 97 globally 51
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 94 globally 43
Local Freshness
Rank 98 globally 55
Local Authenticity
Rank 95 globally 41

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

47
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 97 globally 31
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 108 globally 74
Child Safety Score
Rank 137 globally 55
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 140 globally 12
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 134 globally 45
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 156 globally 28
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 156 globally 42
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 153 globally 38
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 166 globally 57
E-Government
Rank 133 globally 64
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 134 globally 57
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 156 globally 50
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 137 globally 40
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 149 globally 52
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 142 globally 57
Border Openness
Rank 147 globally 50
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 137 globally 51
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 142 globally 35
Remote Work Legality
Rank 143 globally 49
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 97 globally 68
Remote Job Market
Rank 143 globally 52
Coworking Density
Rank 95 globally 45
Nomad Community
Rank 137 globally 34
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 152 globally 41
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 155 globally 51
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 151 globally 55
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 111 globally 61
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 145 globally 51
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 154 globally 49
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 130 globally 60
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 147 globally 53
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 175 globally 41
Residence Status Stability
Rank 162 globally 52
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 151 globally 50
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 172 globally 21
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 189 globally 27
Local Language Barrier
Rank 181 globally 37
Integration Ease
Rank 182 globally 52
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 193 globally 43
Expat Community Size
Rank 109 globally 38
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 194 globally 42
International Schools
Rank 140 globally 40
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 200 globally 33
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 203 globally 19
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 198 globally 28
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 197 globally 23
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 45
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 88 globally 52
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 138 globally 52
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 141 globally 49
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
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Hotel Quality
Rank 111 globally 57
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 122 globally 56
Accommodation Availability
Rank 125 globally 47
Booking & Transparency
Rank 138 globally 55

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

57
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 106 globally 50
Digital Travel Services
Rank 107 globally 61
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 117 globally 67
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 164 globally 51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 109 globally 46
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 144 globally 53
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 197 globally 43
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 121 globally 49
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 202 globally 27
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 193 globally 38
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 178 globally 46

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

94
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Hotel Cost
Rank 33 globally 94
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 6 globally 97
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 6 globally 97
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 44 globally 90
Off-Season Usability
Rank 109 globally 69
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 102 globally 67
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 12 globally 90
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

25
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Press Freedom
Rank 220 globally 18
Democracy Index
Rank 206 globally 21
Personal Freedom
Rank 201 globally 42
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 203 globally 14

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

67
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 103 globally 42
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 127 globally 35
Education Expenditure
Rank 69 globally 87
School Life Expectancy
Rank 109 globally 70
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 91 globally 25
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 46 globally 74
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 126 globally 30
Housing Support Score
Rank 131 globally 36
Social Mobility Score
Rank 122 globally 44
Social Cohesion
Rank 171 globally 42
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Gender Equality
Rank 186 globally 42
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 184 globally 39
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 203 globally 24
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 201 globally 21
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 196 globally 26

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

14
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 188 globally 10
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 200 globally 15
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 199 globally 17
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 202 globally 14
Pride Culture
Rank 197 globally 12
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Disability Support Score
Rank 152 globally 38
Public Accessibility
Rank 166 globally 36
Digital Accessibility
Rank 166 globally 35
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 155 globally 44

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

23
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 197 globally 27
Secularization Score
Rank 190 globally 19
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 197 globally 18
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 193 globally 25

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 59 globally 88
Population Growth
Rank 72 globally 50
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 156 globally 41
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 93 globally 61
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19