Country profile

Vanuatu: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Vanuatu is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs, while Taxes & Finance, Conflicts & Political Security and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Food & Culinary Culture.

Overall rating 53.74 points
Global rank Rank 162 globally
Continental rank Rank 15 in Oceania

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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 Vanuatu

Why is Vanuatu especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Costs.

Which topics stand out positively for Vanuatu?

Taxes & Finance, Conflicts & Political Security and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Internet & Connectivity and Food & Culinary Culture.

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

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 Vanuatu 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

Vanuatu 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 everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses need to be weighed against different priorities; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Vanuatu

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

77
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Homicide Rate
Rank 14 globally 97
Petty Crime Index
Rank 82 globally 63
Women's Safety
Rank 110 globally 59
Organized Crime
Rank 30 globally 68
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 77 globally 85
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 68 globally 84
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 82 globally 89
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

45
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Flood Risk
Rank 23 globally 84
Storm Risk
Rank 191 globally 36
Earthquake Risk
Rank 216 globally 18
Drought Risk
Rank 63 globally 75
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 194 globally 34
Tsunami Risk
Rank 227 globally 11
Volcano Risk
Rank 224 globally 18

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

69
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State Surveillance
Rank 77 globally 71
Internet Censorship
Rank 75 globally 77
Internet Freedom
Rank 93 globally 68
Data Protection Laws
Rank 118 globally 50
VPN Access
Rank 95 globally 77
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 91 globally 64
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Rule of Law
Rank 114 globally 52
Property Rights Security
Rank 116 globally 53
Corruption Perception
Rank 112 globally 47
Police Effectiveness
Rank 108 globally 62
Expropriation Risk
Rank 105 globally 59
Extradition Risk
Rank 20 globally 54

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

51
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Political Stability
Rank 112 globally 62
Economic Resilience
Rank 158 globally 54
Government Efficiency
Rank 125 globally 55
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 222 globally 23
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 171 globally 47
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 123 globally 66
Emergency Care
Rank 168 globally 44
Medicine Access
Rank 140 globally 60
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 170 globally 45
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 166 globally 53
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 16 globally 90
Doctor Density
Rank 206 globally 6
Hospital Beds
Rank 144 globally 31
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 174 globally 74
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 97 globally 62
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 80 globally 80
Noise Pollution
Rank 11 globally 78
UV Radiation
Rank 161 globally 15
Tap Water Safety
Rank 215 globally 29
Sanitation
Rank 172 globally 38
Waste Management
Rank 225 globally 2
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Life Expectancy
Rank 148 globally 62
Infectious Diseases
Rank 162 globally 60
Obesity Rate
Rank 108 globally 72
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 137 globally 40
Mental Health
Rank 119 globally 62
Suicide Rate
Rank 213 globally 32
Maternal Mortality
Rank 161 globally 44
Vaccination Rate
Rank 205 globally 65
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 19 globally 86
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 211 globally 60
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 52 globally 80
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 104 globally 65
Capital Market Depth
Rank 182 globally 50
Business Credit Access
Rank 178 globally 46
Investor Protection
Rank 112 globally 53
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 129 globally 51
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 153 globally 66
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 191 globally 37
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 197 globally 34

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

51
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 159 globally 28
Banking Stability
Rank 151 globally 70
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 162 globally 75
Fintech Development
Rank 209 globally 8
ATM Availability
Rank 74 globally 81
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 13 globally 61
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

30
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 189 globally 16
Crypto Regulation
Rank 154 globally 31
Legal Status
Rank 159 globally 32
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 177 globally 8
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 175 globally 6

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

73
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 111 globally 50
Transaction Costs
Rank 53 globally 80
Affordability
Rank 17 globally 85
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 16 globally 84
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 181 globally 41
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 210 globally 41
Days to Register a Company
Rank 61 globally 63

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

58
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 200 globally 26
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 200 globally 51
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 16 globally 88
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 188 globally 64
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 127 globally 57
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 97 globally 89
Central Bank Independence
Rank 161 globally 59
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 11 globally 91
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 203 globally 32
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 162 globally 21
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 160 globally 21
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 107 globally 77
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 186 globally 33
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 141 globally 29
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

64
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 95 globally 50
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 100 globally 61
Electricity Cost
Rank 160 globally 52
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 101 globally 95

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

63
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 125 globally 45
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 113 globally 58
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 92 globally 65
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 87 globally 72
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 75 globally 70
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 91 globally 72
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 123 globally 60

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

68
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 148 globally 54
Burger Menu Price
Rank 143 globally 71
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 135 globally 70
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 111 globally 78
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 135 globally 80
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 142 globally 75
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 121 globally 75
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 144 globally 58
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 148 globally 71

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

73
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Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 160 globally 52
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 154 globally 77
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 109 globally 94
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 106 globally 92
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Internet Cost
Rank 200 globally 32
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 173 globally 47
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 185 globally 53
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 140 globally 53

Personal Services

4 indicators

70
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Haircut Cost
Rank 140 globally 68
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 124 globally 74
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 127 globally 72
Local Services Cost
Rank 135 globally 66
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 212 globally 10
Port Connectivity
Rank 167 globally 10
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Road Quality
Rank 203 globally 22
Traffic Congestion
Rank 9 globally 84
Road Density
Rank 192 globally 45
Traffic Deaths
Rank 122 globally 70
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 162 globally 62
Electrification Rate
Rank 198 globally 40
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 166 globally 20
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 111 globally 42
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 208 globally 19
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 185 globally 3
Mobile Speed
Rank 207 globally 32
5G Coverage
Rank 181 globally 2

Public Transport

4 indicators

23
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Transit Coverage
Rank 216 globally 12
Transit Punctuality
Rank 191 globally 42
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 196 globally 5
Walkability Score
Rank 205 globally 35
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

54
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 101 globally 60
Burnout Risk
Rank 64 globally 62
Public Holidays
Rank 92 globally 48

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

71
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 61 globally 69
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 212 globally 46
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 53 globally 94
Seasonal Variation
Rank 16 globally 96

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

52
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Beach Quality
Rank 51 globally 80
Mountain Access
Rank 101 globally 42
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 197 globally 16
Biodiversity Index
Rank 68 globally 74
Forest Cover
Rank 91 globally 48

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

37
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 187 globally 17
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 164 globally 47
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 189 globally 21
Recovery Time
Rank 131 globally 66

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

26
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 200 globally 22
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 107 globally 55
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 155 globally 57
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 198 globally 20
Restaurant Density
Rank 199 globally 20
Street Food Scene
Rank 204 globally 19
Local Market Quality
Rank 209 globally 22
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 195 globally 17
Local Freshness
Rank 206 globally 24
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

42
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 96
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 157 globally 19
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 152 globally 64
Child Safety Score
Rank 150 globally 52
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 147 globally 10
Playground Density
Rank 161 globally 32

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 178 globally 25
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 104 globally 62
Pet Food Prices
Rank 107 globally 58
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 179 globally 22
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 90 globally 52
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 102 globally 55
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 93 globally 74
E-Government
Rank 172 globally 48
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 118 globally 60
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 148 globally 53
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 171 globally 29
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 161 globally 48
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 120 globally 63
Border Openness
Rank 109 globally 68
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 152 globally 45
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 6 globally 97
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 106 globally 42
Remote Work Legality
Rank 62 globally 68
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 128 globally 62
Remote Job Market
Rank 187 globally 41
Coworking Density
Rank 194 globally 21
Nomad Community
Rank 160 globally 27
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 185 globally 30
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 109 globally 62
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 114 globally 63
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 117 globally 60
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 123 globally 56
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 152 globally 50
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 130 globally 60
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 117 globally 64
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 102 globally 68
Residence Status Stability
Rank 100 globally 66
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 111 globally 60
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 130 globally 38
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 1 globally 100
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 1 globally 100

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 48 globally 70
Local Language Barrier
Rank 66 globally 67
Integration Ease
Rank 108 globally 66
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 116 globally 61
Expat Community Size
Rank 128 globally 35
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 97 globally 65
International Schools
Rank 140 globally 40
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 100 globally 62
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 105 globally 50
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 105 globally 58
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 55
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 117 globally 56
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 171 globally 37
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 155 globally 47
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 138 globally 50
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 172 globally 46
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Hotel Quality
Rank 200 globally 28
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 163 globally 43
Accommodation Availability
Rank 191 globally 30
Booking & Transparency
Rank 160 globally 47

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

43
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 194 globally 27
Digital Travel Services
Rank 196 globally 36
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 171 globally 51
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 141 globally 58
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 177 globally 32
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 160 globally 48
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 142 globally 57
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 186 globally 34
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 88 globally 71
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 132 globally 59
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 163 globally 51

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

81
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Hotel Cost
Rank 112 globally 80
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 117 globally 80
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 121 globally 82
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 124 globally 83
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 106 globally 78
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 204 globally 77
Off-Season Usability
Rank 190 globally 57
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 182 globally 52
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 175 globally 77
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

68
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Press Freedom
Rank 88 globally 65
Democracy Index
Rank 102 globally 66
Personal Freedom
Rank 114 globally 65
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 76 globally 76

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 168 globally 85
PISA Score
Rank 192 globally 8
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 168 globally 20
Education Expenditure
Rank 73 globally 83
School Life Expectancy
Rank 157 globally 63
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 178 globally 5
Housing Support Score
Rank 180 globally 19
Social Mobility Score
Rank 171 globally 29
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 117 globally 58
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 102 globally 59
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 107 globally 52
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 114 globally 50
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 113 globally 52

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

38
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 120 globally 35
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 108 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 118 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 111 globally 39
Pride Culture
Rank 107 globally 34
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Disability Support Score
Rank 157 globally 36
Public Accessibility
Rank 141 globally 43
Digital Accessibility
Rank 145 globally 43
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 132 globally 50

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

59
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 108 globally 77
Secularization Score
Rank 147 globally 37
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 121 globally 66

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 44 globally 83
Fertility Rate
Rank 122 globally 66
Population Growth
Rank 50 globally 60
Net Migration Rate
Rank 89 globally 50
Urbanization Rate
Rank 207 globally 13
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 40 globally 74
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 191 globally 40
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 201 globally 9